This cable descrambler has been revised to provide better performance on the gated sync suppressed cable system. These systems use either Jerrold, Magnavox or Sylvania equipment. The horizontal sync is suppressed into video or the wrong direction. The program audio is passed through normally. This unit restores the horizontal sync signal.
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#3001 CABLE DESCRAMBLER-SINEWAVE SYNC SUPPRESSED PLANS
This particular cable descrambler was designed to specifically descramble the Sinewave Sync Suppressed cable system. This system uses Oak equipment where the video is mixed with a 15,734 HZ sinewave while the audio is passed through normally.
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#3002 VIDEO TAPE STABILIZER PLANS
Using this video stabilizer eliminates any problems in duplicating VCR tapes. No more copyguard problems. Built-in RF modulator stabilizes the Sync of copyguard tapes for viewing or copying.
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#3003 TV SCRAMBLING AND DESCRAMBLING MANUAL
Large booklet explains all types of TV scrambling/descrambling systems. Includes gated sync suppressed UHF, sinewave suppressed UHF, Zenith gated sync UHF with polarity inversion, gated sync suppressed cable and sinewave suppressed cable type systems. Explains how each scrambling system works and provides valuable information on descrambling. Includes methods to determine what system YOUR subscription company is using.
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#3004 MICROWAVE (MDS) RECEIVING SYSTEM PLANS
These plans will allow the home builder to construct a receiver for microwave transmissions (the kind used for re-broadcasting signals received fron satellite receivers to cable and other users). Easily built with these easy to follow, 27 page, step-by-step instructions, for as little as $150.00. Receive commercial-free TV right in your own home.
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#3005 IN SET, GATED SYNC SUPPRESSED UHF DESCRAMBLER PLANS
This type scrambling system has the horizontal sync suppressed into the video or in the wrong direction. The audio is on a 15,734 HZ sub-carrier. This system was designed for channel 20 in the Detroit area, but has been used on San Francisco 26, Atlanta 26, NYC/NJ 60-67-68, NY 33, Philadelphia 51, etc. This type descrambler requires easy internal connection to the TV. Easy to build and use. Now, we cannot sell a TV descrambler kit, but we have available an electronic experimenters kit which contains enough parts to assemble untold hundreds of electronic projects. If you get the PICTURE! We even throw in FREE a PC board and described descrambler construction manual.
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#3006 OUT-OF-SET, GATED SYNC SUPPRESSED UHF DESCRAMBLER PLANS
This descrambler covers the same UHF stations as our #3005 In-set descrambler but requires NO internal connections to the TV. Simply connect it to the TV's antenna terminals just like the commercial descrambler. Utilizes a varacter tuner to create a complete receiving-decoding system. Remember, we cannot sell a descrambler kit, but we have an experimenter's parts package which even contains a varactor tuner. Plans and a PC board come FREE with experimenters package.
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#3007 TV VIDEO MODULATOR PLANS
Use this modulator to interface video cameras, TV games, computers, or other video sources directly to your TV antenna terminals. Tunable so that the TV may be set at a channel (VHF) which is not being used in your area. Does not affect the normal usage of the TV.
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#3008 IN-SET, SINEWAVE SUPPRESSED UHF DESCRAMBLER PLANS
This type scrambling system has the video mixed with a 15,734 HZ sinewave, with the audio on a 63,000 HZ sub-carrier. Stations using this system have included: Phoenix 15, Los Angeles 52, Ft. Lauderdale 51, Chicago 44, 60, Philadelphia 57, Cincinnati 64, etc. This type descrambler requires easy internal connection to the TV. Easy to build and use.
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#3009 DESCRAMBLER ANTENNA TERMINAL ADAPTER PLANS
Permits the use of in-set descramblers to be used as out of set descramblers, such as our #3005 or #3008 descramblers. Will allow either to connect to the TV's VHF antenna terminals without any internal connections. Creates a complete UHF receiving system incorporating either decoder #3005 or #3008.
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#3010 OUT-OF-SET, SINEWAVE SUPPRESSED UHF DESCRAMBLER PLANS
This descrambler covers the same UHF stations as listed for our #3008 descrambler, but requires no internal connections to the TV. Simply connect unit to TV antenna terminals just like the real thing. Utilizes a varactor tuner to create a complete receiving-decoding system.
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#3011 FIBERGLASS PARABOLIC SATELLITE ANTENNA PLANS
Build a commercial grade figerglass parabolic antenna with these comprehensive plans. Includes directions for making a mold and antenna. Once mold is made, turn out an antenna every few days for less than $200.00 in materials. Create a very profitable business. Most fiberglass antennas retail in the $900-$1500 price range. Twenty page manual provides all instructions, diagrams, mounting instructions, aiming information, etc.
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#3012 METAL SATELLITE ANTENNA PLANS
Build a high quality metal frame parabolic antenna from materials available from most hardware stores. Can usually be built for much less than $200.00 in materials. Will receive all satellites and all channels. Large 20 page manual provides step-by-step directions, diagrams, aiming information, mounting instructions, etc. Everything you need to know to make a working satellite receiving antenna.
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#3013 VHF-UHF TV PRE-AMP PLANS
This wideband TV pre-amplifier pulls in both VHF and UHF TV signals with about a 12 dB gain on all TV channels. Frequency responce range covers 50 MHZ to 900 MHZ. Very easy to assemble in less than one evening, this pre-amp has no coils to wind or capacitors to tune. Because of its pulling power, this pre-amp has been used very effectively with our #3005 In-set descrambler along with a Channel Master #4308 UHF TV antenna to pull in and decode pay TV stations from over 75 miles away. This pre-amp will improve ALL types of fringe area TV reception.
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#3014 SATELLITE TV RECEIVER PLANS
Along with the antenna and LNA, a major component of a satellite TVRO system is the receiver. These plans allow home construction of a commercial quality TVRO receiver at quite a savings over purchasing one. Our 29 page manual leads you step-by-step through all assembly and includes 30 illustrations and diagrams. Can be built in just a few evenings.
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#3015 SATELLITE TVRO LNA PLANS
Because the LNA (or Low Noise Amplifier) is a key component of a TVRO satellite system, MATCO ELECTRONICS has developed an LNA with very low noise GaAs FET transistors to allow the construction of a quality LNA for about $100.00.
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#3016 DUAL UHF IN-SET DESCRAMBLER PLANS
This adapter circuit provides dual descramblers for gated sync as well as Zenith type systems (See #3005 and #3017). Some cities have both types in use. Adapter PC board mates with #3005 PC board through switch to allow one decoder or the other to be used. Note: This experimentors parts package contains the same parts as our #3005 package as well as parts to construct an adaptor board as well.
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#3017 OUT-OF-SET, ZENITH TYPE UHF DESCRAMBLER PLANS
This type system is called the Zenith, Sync Suppressed Active Video Inversion Scrambling System. The horizontal sync is suppressed into the video, similar to the gated sync type (#3005), but the video is further scrambled by randomly switching it from positive to negative. The program audio is on a 39,336 HZ sub-carrier. Stations using this system have been: Chicago 66; Baltimore 54; Linden, NJ 47; Ann Arbor, Mi 31; Washington, DC 50; Los Angeles 22; San Jose 48; Cleveland 61; Philadelphia 65; Minneapolis 23; Oklahoma city 43; Tulsa 41; Dallas 27; Worchester, Ma 27; Fort Worth 33; Milwaukee 24; Atlanta 69; Portland 22; etc. This type descrambler requires no internal TV connection. Connects to TV antenna terminals just like the real thing. Utilizes a Zenith tuner module to create a complete receiving-decoding package.
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#3018 VHF-UHF SCANNER PRE-AMP PLANS
This pre-amp was designed primarily for scanners but it has been found to be very effective in amplifying any weak signals for use on ham receivers, oscilloscopes and frequency counters. Modern stripline circuitry allows a 12 to 20 dB gain over the frequency range of 3 to 700 MHZ with usable gain up to 900 MHZ, with a noise figure of less than 2 dB. Easy to build in about 1 hour.
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#3019 UHF TV PRE-AMP PLANS
Many of our customers expressed an interest in a TV pre-amp for UHF channels which would have high gain while filtering out VHF and FM signals. This pre-amp has been designed to do just that. This pre-amp features a minimum of 25 dB gain over the entire UHF TV band while an input filter attenuates frequencies below 500 MHZ. Stripline circuitry and microwave type transisters provide for a noise figure below 3 dB across the band. Simple and inexpensive to build.
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