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OT: help with cable ID
by Bob Shuster 11 Oct '23

11 Oct '23

Going through a bin of USB cables I came across some cables with connectors that I don’t recognize. They’re numbered 1, 2, and 3 in the photo. Each has a USB-A male connector on the other end, and I have a second cable with the #3 connector that has white and yellow RCA male connectors (mono audio and video?) The #3 cables also each have a ferrite choke on them. They are not USB mini-B. Can anyone help ID these? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SPB9ueX19DDGexljSY-n1780ukn40ALv/view?usp=… Hopefully the link goes through. Thanks. - Bob

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OT: Complete soldering workbench setup available (NY area)
by Michael Lee 10 Oct '23

10 Oct '23

Please pardon this for sale post, but I am posting on behalf of someone who is assisting the family of Curt Vendel to rehome some items. As Curt was a valued member of this group, I am posting this here. They are not subscribed to this list, so I will be passing along any replies. As with any previous discussion, please keep this respectful and do not ask or contact the family or ask about items not directly related to this. The proceeds will directly benefit his family, and the idea is to help them out with the sale of these items. All items will need to be collected from NY as is, without assistance and consider this as a package deal only. Reasonable offers are being accepted for this. Included is Curt's workbench itself, any soldering tools, a SMT reflow ovens, digital microscope, and other misc tools, etc. Items I can see include: T-962A reflow oven new in box SMTmax AS-5001 reflow oven Aoyue 474A soldering station DM201 digital microscope Things not included are any documentation/paperwork, personal effects, the parts boxes and their contents, computers, and/or parts PCBs. He was actively working on projects and those items are not included. Photos of the workbench items are available at: http://www.tdh.com/~mikelee/Curt/ Thanks

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VCF Swap Meet October 28, 2023 - Registration Link
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Oct '23

08 Oct '23

Sorry for the delay everyone. I was trying to get a new payment system up and running through our website to minimize fees, but it is delayed. So I turned on the vendor registration Google Form and we are accepting payments with PayPal or Venmo. Here is the Vendor Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOWh6m56BB9JQ7UfG_8q5kPuLHqIhlrjo… Here is the website info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ I'm still finalizing the flyer. However we will have the firehouse museum selling food in the parking lot again. They are doing a joint fundraiser selling firetruck and auto memorabilia. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: Camp Evans Weather Research in the 50's
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Oct '23

08 Oct '23

https://youtu.be/c4Duo-4SZnU?si=fMOB8fkLISMAXI-U at 4:20 it shows the main entrance to Camp Evans in 1956? Fred says many of the buildings are gone that they did the weather research. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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DEC AlphaStation 200 won't boot
by Christian Liendo 08 Oct '23

08 Oct '23

I got my hands on a DEC AlphaStation 200 4/233 and it won't boot. The lights repeat and when I look at the light codes and compare to the documentatio. I get "Console Initialized (Final Display of using ARC)" Here is a video of it. https://youtu.be/WOsLj-b38u8?si=KXYMInunH6bZgHP8 I removed all the cards, drives and everything except ram. Has anyone else seen this?

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FW: [GreenKeys] ASR-33 Available
by W2HX 08 Oct '23

08 Oct '23

fyi Mike Douglas <deramp5113(a)yahoo.com> Maybe someone knows how to contact that usagi electric fellow 73 Eugene W2HX Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@w2hx/videos -----Original Message----- From: greenkeys-bounces(a)mailman.qth.net <greenkeys-bounces(a)mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Mike Douglas via GreenKeys Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2023 3:07 PM To: Greenkeys <greenkeys(a)mailman.qth.net> Subject: [GreenKeys] ASR-33 Available I’m trying to free up some space in my vintage computer lab and this includes getting rid of my ASR-33. $100, local pickup only, North Texas/DFW area. Email me for pictures and details. Mike ______________________________________________________________ GreenKeys mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/greenkeys Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:GreenKeys@mailman.qth.net >>> Jordan Spencer Cunningham's GreenKeys Search Tool: >>> https://teletype.net/gksearch 2002-to-present greenkeys archive: >>> http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/greenkeys/ >>> 1998-to-2001 greenkeys archive: >>> http://mailman.qth.net/archive/greenkeys/greenkeys.html >>> Randy Guttery's 2001-to-2009 GreenKeys Search Tool: >>> http://comcents.com/tty/greenkeyssearch.html This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w2hx(a)w2hx.com

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System Source Repair Workshop - December 2nd and 3rd
by Ryan Burke 07 Oct '23

07 Oct '23

System Source is hosting a computer and electronics repair workshop on the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd. On Saturday, the workshop will be from 9:00AM until 9:00PM, and on Sunday it will be from 9:00AM until 5:00PM. It will be located at 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD. Find more information and register at the link below: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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Advertising the VCF Swap Meet
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Oct '23

07 Oct '23

Please help me advertise the swap meet. Google Sheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sRec-Iy_PgCdcqwSHbKTl99rFlkrbsbqXPO… Flyer is here: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-10-VCF-Swap-Meet-Flyer-1.… Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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October 28, 2023 VCF Swap Meet Reminder
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Oct '23

07 Oct '23

This is your reminder to get your stuff together for selling! We continue to get signups for this. I finally was able to complete the flyer: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-10-VCF-Swap-Meet-Flyer-1.… I created a For Sale Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U2zZbAGmSZ_ea9vjPXngKsLUohe9vAKNn7L… I created a Want to Buy Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EtpL3kUqcmqudksffe4GQCjuBuSE2JM0Kyk… The Southern Monmouth County Fire Museum will sell food again in the parking lot. Porta Potties are there. VCF will be selling swag. Sea Cadets will be helping. There is a Pickleball court installed in the parking lot in case anyone wants to play ;) Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Looking for Tseng ET4000AX ISA Card
by John Heritage 07 Oct '23

07 Oct '23

Hi There! I'm looking for an ET4000AX ISA card to use with my Atari MegaSTE (NOVA VME to ISA adapter). >From what I can tell almost any ET4000AX card should work - as long as it's not a Diamond Speedster. Does anyone have one of these they'd be willing to sell? Bonus points if it looks like one of these: https://silicon-heaven.org/atari/nova/MegaSTE/ET4000/ :) Thanks! John

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Museum Open House w/ Usagi Electric’s David Lovett
by Ryan Burke 06 Oct '23

06 Oct '23

The Open House is 3PM – 7:30PM on October 23rd at System Source, 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD. Wine, beer and light refreshments will be served. We will feature tours of new exhibits, and conversations with David Lovett Please join us for a System Source Computer Museum open house featuring David Lovett. David is a legend for his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UsagiElectric. He uses vintage technologies for restoring old and building new computers. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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Anyone looking for a microfiche reader?
by Dean Notarnicola 05 Oct '23

05 Oct '23

A potential donor has asked if we know anyone who could use a microfiche machine. If anyone is interested, it will be delivered to VCF at some point in the coming weeks, but I would asked that it be picked up asap after we get it (everyone is well aware of our space issues.) Thanks! - Dean

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 1930's Burroughs Adding Machine in Montclair
by Christian Liendo 05 Oct '23

05 Oct '23

That would be nice in the museum. On Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Ad is still up > > https://newjersey.craigslist.org/zip/d/montclair-1930s-burroughs-adding-mac… > > > This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Change in CDL practice
by Chris Fala 01 Oct '23

01 Oct '23

Agreed. Sad that this needed to be said. On Sun, Oct 1, 2023 at 6:33 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Why can’t just people ask before taking? > It’s the right thing to do! > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Oct 1, 2023, at 2:48 PM, Martin A. Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > With several high-dollar items going missing, we are considering a > change in policy: > > > > The change is as follows: Unless something is tagged as "to be > scrapped" or "available for re-use", the assumption will be that the > equipment / parts are someones personal property, regardless if their name > is on it or not. > > > > Requesting feedback from all involved. > > > > Martin Flynn > > > > > > > > > >

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VCF East / phone Lines for modems & exhibits in Building 9032A
by Martin A. Flynn 01 Oct '23

01 Oct '23

If you exhibit has need of analog phone line(s) for VCF East, please contact me off-list, with a CC to Jeff Brace as the Showrunner. CDL has DID available in the high end of our 732-453-5XXX block, and can provide them from an ATA or ADIT 600 channel bank. Martin Flynn

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OT: Free Antique GE radio
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Sep '23

30 Sep '23

Someone called InfoAge and wants to donate a radio. The Radio museum isn't interested. Here are pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CLbXAWIbtmwPm8j6W1WNXTVzae0CwvNu?us… It is located in Wall, NJ If interested, then I will put you in contact with the person. Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 9032-A Access Points
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Sep '23

30 Sep '23

On Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 1:40 PM Martin A Flynn <martin.flynn(a)compdecon.org> wrote: > Jeff, > > For clarity: After getting heatstroke working solo in the 9010 attic, any > attic cabling is waiting until the winter, provided I have help > Understandable. Your health is more important. > > - InfoAge has blocked out 9032 from November 4th until mid- January > for the Train show, so we are looking at Late January of 2024 for this > - Focus is getting the fiber to 9031 (the firehouse), and then the > other items on the bucket list (and we are waiting on an InfoAge dependency > with this) > > Late January works. I'm hoping to get it done by VCF East in April. > > - > > Martin > On 9/30/2023 1:25 PM, Jeffrey Brace wrote: > > Martin, > > I know that you had started this project. Just wondering if there is a > plan to finish putting access points in 9032-A. If you need help with > this, please let me know. I can help with this or get others to help. > > Thanks! > > Jeff Brace > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > > >

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subject: sphere is no longer a-round :-(
by Jeffrey Jonas 30 Sep '23

30 Sep '23

Sphere Research Corporation is no more http://www.sphere.bc.ca The old info is still up (for now) https://www.sphere.bc.ca/oldsite/index.html such as nixie spec sheets https://www.sphere.bc.ca/oldsite/test/nixie.html slide rule info and booklets, lotsa wonderful archives are there. Walter Shawlee II, as he said to tell the world, died with stunning inconvenience. More specifically, he passed away in Kelowna, BC, on September 4, 2023. Born in LA to Hollywood actress Joan Shawlee and artist Walter Shawlee, he is survived by his wife Susan, daughter Rosanne, son Walt, sister Angie, and niece Sydney.

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subj: Walmart cleverness: outlet strip vs. extension cord: use both, kinda
by Jeffrey Jonas 30 Sep '23

30 Sep '23

I found a gadget at Walmart that seems to solve a recurring dilemma (particularly at workshops or on-the-road demos) use an extension cord, or a power strip with a short cord? This small portable star shaped device gives 5 outlets from an extension cord, accommodating wall-wart power bricks. Circuit breaker and pilot light. Brand: Hyper Tough (Walmart house brand) Manufacturer Part Number: CT-093 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-5-Outlet-Outdoor-Extension-Cord-Powe…

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OT: Raspberry Pi 5
by Christian Liendo 28 Sep '23

28 Sep '23

https://www.raspberrypi.com/5 You can argue this may be on topic as some people use Raspberry Pis in conjunction with old computers.

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Sorta off-topic: Ethernet switch pickup in NYC?
by David Riley 27 Sep '23

27 Sep '23

Hey all, Sorry to bother, but I recently won an eBay auction for a pretty decent 10G Ethernet switch (1U, nothing terribly big) without realizing it was local pickup only, and the seller is in NYC near Washington Square Park and I am in Maryland. I hate to presume, but I know we have a few NYC folks here and I was wondering if I could persuade someone to do the pickup and either ship it to me or bring it to The Event Formerly Known As Festivus (will be glad to compensate for your time as well, especially since I know space tends to be at a premium in the city)? If so, let me know, I can connect you with the seller. Thanks! Hoping to see folks again soon! - Dave

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Large sale in Edison, NJ this coming weekend.
by Dave Shevett 27 Sep '23

27 Sep '23

An awful lot of e-waste in this pile (many many PC's), but at least one Amiga 2000, a pair of Apple II's, mac pros, adn... a 1971 Galaxy? :) If someone is local and wants to be my broker for the Amiga, I'm super-keen on it, but obviously ya'll get first dibs. https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/gms/d/edison-garage-and-yard-sale-estat… -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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The 6502 Song
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Sep '23

27 Sep '23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrPxM-qYNTI

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On the job hunt - any suggestions?
by Thomas G 26 Sep '23

26 Sep '23

As my health is improving I'm finally getting back into the saddle for my job hunt, though I'm having poor luck getting responses to my applications. Does anyone here have recommendations? I have a bachelor's in computer science, and have been programming for about 11 years now. I know Java, C, Python, COBOL, Lua, SQL, and a bit of Lisp and PROLOG (if there are jobs hiring PROLOG programmers in 2023, then color me surprised!). If it's an in-office position, then I'd hope for something near central NJ - I'm about 20 minutes away from Infoage. I can't move for work, though I can do travel. Of course, remote work would also be accepted. Other tech jobs are welcome - I can't be on my feet very much due to some congenital issues, but I'm very open to learning new skillsets. I've also got to balance this with my position/responsibilities as VCF warehouse manager, though I'm sure I could make it work. Thanks in advance! -Thomas G.

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LTO-5 library
by Mike Loewen 25 Sep '23

25 Sep '23

Does anyone have an LTO-5 tape library they no longer need? I'm not fussy, as long as it's fully functional. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Swap Meet October 28, 2023 - Registration Link
by Martin A. Flynn 24 Sep '23

24 Sep '23

If someone send over the updated info, I can post it On 9/24/2023 8:36 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Jeff Please don’t forget to have this event posted on the arrl.org Hamfest site! Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Kennett Classic Outdoor Event CANCELLED 9/23
by Bill Degnan 22 Sep '23

22 Sep '23

All Kennett Square outdoor events have been cancelled, including our event, Kennett Classic 4. We'll be open regular hours on Saturday, 11-3. The surplus items will still be available if you intend to brave the tropical storm weather. We're not near the beach/coast so it shouldn't be too bad, just cold, windy, and wet all day. Next event date: TBD Bill

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Kennett Classic 4 this Weekend
by Bill Degnan 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

We're having a low-key event this weekend to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the museum. Details here: https://www.kennettclassic.com/kennett-classic-4/ Bill

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Hershey PA on 9/30/23?
by Bill Degnan 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Anyone on this list live near or in Hershey, PA who could receive a terminal if dropped off at your house or nearby on that afternoon? Weird request but the donor of a terminal is traveling from New Hampshire to western South Carolina and he's traveling South from NH and then taking rte 80 from the Hershey area to go south west, which is as close as he will get to Kennett Square, PA . But it's still a good hour and a half at least. My son has a marching band event so I can't be there then, otherwise I'd just drive up there to meet him. I'd can retrieve the terminal soon after 9/30, which is for Kennett Classic museum. I coincidentally have a matching keyboard, the guy has the terminal only with no keyboard. I am told it's clean and boxed. It should survive in a garage if you don't have space inside given this is a temperate time of the year. I would be happy to compensate you for your trouble with a KC T-shirt or something. Thanks Bill Degnan contact me here - https://www.kennettclassic.com/contact.cfm

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Semi-OT: many oscilloscopes for sale in NJ
by William Dudley 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Instead of assuming these are all broken, it might be better to contact the seller? I don't think you can get a scope like the 2465 for a couple of hundred dollars. That's a FOUR channel 300MHz scope. It looks like the seller has more than one. Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux. On Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 12:35 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Bill has a good point. > > I’ve been working on equipment for many years and often, the time spent is > just not worth it. > But if you really have your heart set on an old Tek scope, then it is > worth it in the long run. > > Otherwise, for those who don’t want to spend the time, a digital scope for > a few hundred dollars or less is probably better. > > Mike R. > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Sep 20, 2023, at 10:40 AM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > If you ask me (and no one did, but...) I don't mess with vintage repair > > equipment unless there is no substitute (like a tube tester). For *me* > > given I am of limited skill to begin with, a scope should be fairly new, > > clean and calibrated. Unless you're into restoring voltmeters and scopes > > and such I would spend only $900 for a modern scope. Essentially I need > > working low-milage test equipment for my vintage repairs, if only so to > > control fault variables. > > > > Bill > > > >> On Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 10:20 AM Devin Heitmueller via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> On Tue, Sep 19, 2023 at 7:38 PM William Dudley via vcf-midatlantic > >>> <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>> On facebook marketplace: > >>> > >>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3526479520940602/ > >>> > >>> Now, I already have all the scopes I can use, but some of you may need > >>> one (or an upgrade to what you already have). There are some good > scopes > >>> in here, as well as other things like signal generators. > >>> > >>> The seller shows no interest in selling the pieces one at a time. He > >> wants > >>> to unload the lot. His price has been all over the place. It started > at > >>> $500, > >>> then 400, then 300, then $1700 (!), and now it's down to $900. > >>> > >>> If several of y'all wanted to go in together on this lot it'd probably > be > >>> worth > >>> your while, if this stuff works. > >>> > >>> I have no connection to the seller. I just don't want the scopes to > end > >> up > >>> in > >>> the dumpster. > >> > >> Wow, my first real scope was a Tek 465 just like the one pictured. > >> > >> The price being all over the place makes combined with no idea whether > >> any of them work makes this feel like a gamble. Given the fact that > >> you can buy scopes new for so cheap I'm not sure it's worth it (I > >> bought a Tektronix dual channel 50Mhz scope for less than $500 a few > >> years back, and scopes by companies like Rigol are much cheaper than > >> that). > >> > >> I'm all for not seeing good test gear end up in a landfill, but > >> oscilloscopes are essentially a commodity at this point and there > >> isn't a significant cost advantage in not buying new (unless you can > >> get one for free). > >> > >> Devin > >> > >

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Semi-OT: many oscilloscopes for sale in NJ
by William Dudley 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

On facebook marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3526479520940602/ Now, I already have all the scopes I can use, but some of you may need one (or an upgrade to what you already have). There are some good scopes in here, as well as other things like signal generators. The seller shows no interest in selling the pieces one at a time. He wants to unload the lot. His price has been all over the place. It started at $500, then 400, then 300, then $1700 (!), and now it's down to $900. If several of y'all wanted to go in together on this lot it'd probably be worth your while, if this stuff works. I have no connection to the seller. I just don't want the scopes to end up in the dumpster. Bill Dudley NJ This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Semi-OT: many oscilloscopes for sale in NJ
by Jeff Galinat 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

When I went looking for a scope, admittedly I was looking for that I was familiar with, like the scopes I used at IBM. As a customer engineer I used Tek 453, 454, 475 and a 2465. Shopping at hamfests I initially found a 454 for around $50 but a few years later I found an ex-IBM 475 with DM44 (digital meter module) for $60 and finally I found a 2445 (little 150mhz brother to the 2465) on Craigslist for $150. FWIW, I tested all of these scopes for basic operation using a probe and the calibration output before handing over the money. While I personally wouldn’t but a similar lot of condition unknown scopes, I just wanted to point out that decent used scopes are available at a decent price if you keep your eyes open. All of these scopes are great for the hobby and I have to admit that the user interface is much less confusing to me than the Rigol DS1054z digital scope I bought. I guess you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. 😀 Jeff On Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 10:35 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Bill has a good point. > > I’ve been working on equipment for many years and often, the time spent is > just not worth it. > But if you really have your heart set on an old Tek scope, then it is > worth it in the long run. > > Otherwise, for those who don’t want to spend the time, a digital scope for > a few hundred dollars or less is probably better. > > Mike R. > > > > >

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PDP-8 Ebay Auction ends soon
by Bill Degnan 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Get it now! https://www.ebay.com/itm/145293119327 ($25,000) Bill

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Supermarkets with hot food in the area of infoage
by Chris Fala 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

Costco has hot, inexpensive, whole rotisserie chickens, and is very close to InfoAge. On Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 3:29 PM rstaab via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Shoprite in Wall/Belmar is no more than 5 miles and has hot food for sale > including chicken. > -------- Original message --------From: Christian Liendo via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Date: 9/20/23 2:50 PM > (GMT-05:00) To: vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> Cc: Christian Liendo > <cliendo(a)gmail.com> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Supermarkets with hot > food in the area of > infoage For the holiday party I normally go get chicken wings from Cluck > U.Now I like Cluck U, but I also like the chicken wings from thesupermarket > near me and they are cheaper.Are there supermarkets that also cater in the > area and I can check pricing?If I can get more wings for the same money and > the wings are good thenI will get them instead. I don't want to buy them > here and they getcold on the drive there.

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OT: Supermarkets with hot food in the area of infoage
by Christian Liendo 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

For the holiday party I normally go get chicken wings from Cluck U. Now I like Cluck U, but I also like the chicken wings from the supermarket near me and they are cheaper. Are there supermarkets that also cater in the area and I can check pricing? If I can get more wings for the same money and the wings are good then I will get them instead. I don't want to buy them here and they get cold on the drive there.

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Looking for TI99 and OSI?
by Ethan O'Toole 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

Hello all! I am doing a little bit of international swap and buying with someone in England. He is looking for a TI-99/4A. Before I pull the trigger on something from eBay or Facebook marketplace, anyone have a boxed TI-99/$A you aren't in love with? Also some carts would be cool. I have some carts if I can find them, I just can't remember what I had. He also has an interest in Ohio Scientific. I am a bit surprised as I think he is younger but is into 70s era micros. Said he has a IMSAI and also he has one of the first micros ever produced in England. Looks like a BBC Micro model B is in my future, and he already picked up the Acorn Archemedies A4000 for me (which does need a little work.) That was the system I was mainly after. Hope everyone is doing well on your collecting and repairs! - Ethan

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Livestreamed talk tonight at 6:30PM EDT on VCFederation YouTube channel
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Sep '23

17 Sep '23

Hello everyone, Just a reminder to watch the livestreamed talk tonight on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@vcfederation I will be moderating this informal talk with Liza Loop, Cynthia Solmon, Brian Silverman, Margaret Morabito. You can send questions in the chat too! Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Jeff Salzman 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

Northern VA, I-81, or Northern VA, I-95? Sounds like a road trip from Southern PA here, Z! On Tue, Sep 12, 2023, 7:40 PM Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I've had a storage unit in the boonies far enough away from the Northern > VA suburbs for the past decade to keep costs down. It was mainly to house > the stuff my dad gave me when he downsized and moved up north, so it was a > mix of all sorts of things, plus my then-meager vintage computing > collection. I'm paying about 2 grand a year for a climate controlled 10x20 > unit, which is close enough to visit in a ~75 minute drive each way. It's > some local company, rather than a big name franchise. > > Since moving from a tiny condo to a larger townhouse in 2020, a > significant portion of stuff came out of storage. However, I'm overdue to > find a crew of able-bodied folks to help me pull everything out, sort > through it, repack the stuff that stays, and pitch some of the crap. Maybe > I can reduce to a smaller unit, who knows. There's a handful of stuff I've > been slowly offloading at VCFs as my interests have focused on specific > things. > > > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson > On Monday, September 11, 2023 at 06:37:48 PM EDT, David Gesswein via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Enterprise truck was the best I found for liftgate trucks. Not sure if > the one I > rented was rated for 3000 pounds or is that in multiple separate units? > > 16' lift gate $89/day $.29 per mile with 300 free miles. > > On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 04:17:15PM -0400, Ethan O'Toole via > vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > > > I still have a storage unit in Norfolk VA. It's maybe 10x10 or 10x15 max. > > > > It's just some left over stuff, but the one computer in it weighs around > > 3000 pounds so I need to use a truck with a liftgate to move it. In > addition > > to that, Star Wars vector sit down arcade game, some relay racks, some > white > > boards, etc. Truck would cost around $800 I think to move from Norfolk to > > Northern VA, rental and fuel? So I haven't done it yet. Storage will be > same > > price or more where I live. > > > > I mean if VCF wanted to put the computer on display... would be cool to > have > > it running on display (208-240v @ 90 amp service, but really draws maybe > 12 > > amps or so as I recall.) Software kernel panics on boot. Not sure it's > > exciting to watch. > > > > > > > > > > > > OK. Now I have to ask, what percentage of fellow list members have > at > > > > least one storage place, defined by "not in my house or apartment" > that you > > > > pay for each month to store stuff including at least some vintage > computer > > > > gear? > > > > b > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Christian Liendo 12 Sep '23

12 Sep '23

Many storage companies require you take their insurance policy for a fee. I'm paying $20 just for insurance. I dont know if infoage wants to get into that. It would bring in revenue, but it would also require a large initial capital cost and management costs. The revenue would have to be worth it and it may not be worth it. I would rather have my computers and stuff there because it would be convenient to do repair weekends and shows. But what is convenient for me may not be for infoage. On Sun, Sep 10, 2023, 9:48 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > You know I was thinking the same thing or something very similar. > There is so much storage space available in InfoAge that they could rent > out space, but that would be a liability and insurance issue. > > But if it ever did happen and that they wanted to rent out space I would > definitely do it. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Jeffrey Jonas 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

A quick reply: nothing in my area is affordable since storage units - are NOT rent controlled - are now month to month leases, so the rent increases anytime - now include tax - are a monopoly/duopoly: Storage Post, CubeSmart My renter's insurance includes storage units, so that surcharge is waived. That is a much better deal because - there's a discount for the "umbrella policy": car and renter's insurance from same company/agent - the coverage is independent of the storage company, useful when their auto-billing fails. I've lost inventory from roof leaks and floods. Most LIE about "climate control": there's little to no ventilation let alone heat or air conditioning. It's too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter. -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Tony Bogan 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

As mentioned, I have multiple units all for vintage computers and video games/consoles. Another couple for home/family/work stuff. Homeowners insurance covers damage/destruction/loss same as if it was in the house. A basic inventory and copious amounts of photos was all that was required to add the value of the items to the policy. I’ve used three different companies over the past 12 years. Two of them chains and one privately owned. None have ever forced me to use their insurance. The one I’ve been with the past 6ish years is not only reasonably priced and great people, but it’s literally less than 5 minutes from my house (and conveniently located across the street from the firehouse, so hopefully any fire disaster would be quickly extinguished!!) Tony

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Jeff S 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

Unless laws in New Jersey say otherwise, it's not a liability or insurance issue. Storage unit companies in PA report no liability for stored items. Most homeowner insurance policies cover the liabilities of storage units. For those without homeowners insurance, storage unit companies offer monthly insurance policies for those who want it. On Sun, Sep 10, 2023, 9:48 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > You know I was thinking the same thing or something very similar. > There is so much storage space available in InfoAge that they could rent > out space, but that would be a liability and insurance issue. > > But if it ever did happen and that they wanted to rent out space I would > definitely do it. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Sep 10, 2023, at 9:44 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > How about InfoAge set up a member's storage service? > >> On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 4:29 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> I don’t have that good of a rate. > >> > >> I have been using Extra Space Storage for a few years now. It was > >> reasonable at the beginning. Prices keep going up. I’m not liking it. > Jeff > >> Jonas seems to think that if you move to a new space within the > >> same building, then you can get the “new tenant” rate. So you would keep > >> shifting around once every 6 months or so. I will find out. Mine keep > going > >> up. I want to move one of my units closer to the other one anyway, but > may > >> just consolidate into one. I’ve been procrastinating the consolidation. > >> > >> I haven’t priced the smaller storage companies yet. > >> > >> On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 12:29 PM Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> So I recently got storage in NJ because storage in NYC is just > >>> too expensive. I wasn't there a year and they greatly increased price. > I > >>> have a 5x12 and I went from $97 to $156. Does anyone have a > >> recommendation > >>> of a good storage company that is not that expensive? > >>> > >> > >

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Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Christian Liendo 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

So I recently got storage in NJ because storage in NYC is just too expensive. I wasn't there a year and they greatly increased price. I have a 5x12 and I went from $97 to $156. Does anyone have a recommendation of a good storage company that is not that expensive?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Tony Bogan 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

Definitely check local/smaller companies. I use a place that (lucky for me) is literally 3 minutes from my house. Privately owned (not a chain) two stories, climate controlled inside units as well as non climate controlled outside units. My 10x10 units cost me just a little of $100 a month each. Might find something similar near you. Tony https://www.brickselfstorage.com/495-aurora-place-brick-township-nj-08723#/… Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2023, at 6:06 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

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RE: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Hopkins, Justin 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

$125 a month for car storage? I didn't know any places that were that cheap in NJ. I store mine down near the shore and have been paying $300 for a few years. From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2023 1:49 PM To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Good inexpensive storage in NJ
by Bill Degnan 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

I think you're going to see a lot of items go up for sale over the next 6 months due to storage cost increases or inability to pay storage. The cost increase comes from the fact that commercial real estate mortgage rates have gone up by 5 or more percent since many balloon mortgages were established and they're now coming due... a cost which has to be passed to the consumer. On the other hand a lot of former commercial office space is empty. Rather than look for just traditional storage places you might want to ask around to see if anyone who has an empty office complex, store, or warehouse building would be willing to accept payment for storing computers/electronics there. A thought. Bill On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 1:50 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I have tried to find storage for my car. > They run anywhere from $275-$300 for something that will fit a 19 foot car. > I used to pay $125 in Metuchen New Jersey to store my car and I gave it up > this past April. > One of the stupidest thing I ever did. > > As for storage for my PC stuff I haven’t found anything reasonably priced. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Sep 10, 2023, at 1:29 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > So I recently got storage in NJ because storage in NYC is just > > too expensive. I wasn't there a year and they greatly increased price. I > > have a 5x12 and I went from $97 to $156. Does anyone have a > recommendation > > of a good storage company that is not that expensive? > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Happy Start Trek Day!
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Sep '23

09 Sep '23

Happy Star Trek Day to you too! I saw this mentioned on the morning announcements at my new temporary position at a middle school. Very cool! On Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 1:17 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Too All! > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New Post cast and first episode we talk about VCF-East
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Sep '23

09 Sep '23

On Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 6:09 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hello All, > > I hope this is ok here. A friend of mine and myself started a podcast and > in our first episode we talk about VCF East. This is both of our first > times at VCF East and actually and VCF event. > Nice! Congrats! I will listen to it later on my way to VCF MidWest. Glad to hear that you liked our show Jeff Brace > You can listen on Apple Podcast: > https://podcasts.apple.com/.../r-n-r-does-stuff/id1706233662 > > Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Bdprr684vfBdFfOMhcTxB > > Our website is: http://www.rnrdoesstuff.com <http://www.rnrdoesstuff.com/> > > Thank you and happy Friday! > > -Ryan

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New Post cast and first episode we talk about VCF-East
by Ryan Stapleton 08 Sep '23

08 Sep '23

Hello All, I hope this is ok here. A friend of mine and myself started a podcast and in our first episode we talk about VCF East. This is both of our first times at VCF East and actually and VCF event. You can listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../r-n-r-does-stuff/id1706233662 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Bdprr684vfBdFfOMhcTxB Our website is: http://www.rnrdoesstuff.com <http://www.rnrdoesstuff.com/> Thank you and happy Friday! -Ryan

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Happy Start Trek Day!
by Sentrytv 08 Sep '23

08 Sep '23

Too All! Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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