Powered converter that demodulates an analogue RF signal and outputs it over HDMI, for RF-only equipment on a modern television. Only boxes that explicitly list analogue PAL, SECAM or NTSC demodulation will work — the majority sold as RF to HDMI are digital DVB-T or ATSC tuners and will show nothing.
Connection Endpoints
| End A | RF Antenna Input (Coaxial) (female) |
|---|---|
| End B | HDMI 1.4 (Type A – Standard) (female) |
| Direction | RF Source → Display |
Specifications
| Protocol | Analog RF Demodulation to HDMI 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Video Transport | HDMI (TMDS) |
| Max Bandwidth | 10.2 Gbps |
| Max Resolution | 1080p (upscaled from 480i / 576i) |
| Consumer Tier | RF to HDMI |
Supported Features
Analog Demodulation (PAL / SECAM / NTSC)
Upscaling
Audio over HDMI
Active Cable Info
| Active Function | Active (Protocol Conversion) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Copper |
| External Power | Required (usb-a (5V)) |
Compatibility Requirements
Has active signal conversion
Backwards Compatibility
hdmi-1.4
Notes & Compatibility
Read the specification, not the title: a DVB-T or ATSC tuner will not decode a console’s analogue RF. The listing must say analogue PAL / SECAM / NTSC. Match the region too — some boxes do PAL only. Expect a soft image and noticeable lag; this is a rescue route for RF-only hardware (Atari 2600 / 5200 / 7800, ColecoVision, Intellivision), not a quality upgrade. A period CRT remains both the better picture and the cheaper option.
