November 2016 - vcf-midatlantic

VAXstations in NJ
by akb+lists.vcfmid＠mirror.to 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

A friend of mine in central NJ got ill over the summer and needs to clear some space at home. He has a bunch of VMS-capable hardware, serial terminals, and some other DEC gear to re-home. If you'd be interested in any of: VAXstation 2000, 3100, 4000 mod 60 microVAX 3800, uVAX II in a BA123 DECserver 300 DECstation 3100 several VT320 ttys, possibly also a VT240 and a VT420 two Wyse ttys LA50 printer VR260, VR319 monitors let me know, and I'll see what's still available. Pick-up would be in Plainfield, NJ.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] pickup: old Macs in Manhattan?
by Brian L. Stuart 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

On Thu, 11/10/16, Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: >> On 11/10/2016 05:43 PM, Herb Johnson via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >> Someone has contacted me, who has three-four nonworking >> SE/30 Macs and a few accessories; and ... > > Crap, I was there three days ago. :-( Probably just as well. If SE/30s found themselves in the midst of the rest of your collection, they'd probably develop an inferiority complex. BLS

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New room for Festivus which is on Dec. 3 & 4 and here is the sign up list
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

I will send out a more detailed e-mail later, but we have a new room for Festivus. It is in 9010 C/D which is on the other end of the building where the museum resides (9010-A). This new location is multiple rooms and will accommodate our larger Festivus group. It has a cafeteria with tables, refrigerators, microwave, coffee maker, ice maker, cable tv. I plan on putting Ian's games in the game room with my C64 Space Command room. All the rooms are nice, very comfy and roomy. I will be firming up the signup list in the next week or so. Here is the list in case you missed it: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1flOzpjh4Wdd3Gn6B3DqWHpQmxYSQGrtFo20… -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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question on vcfed and lists
by W2HX 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

Hi all, pretty new to the VCF stuff. Question about the various means of communications available to us. So I see a lot of infoage/camp evans/club related discussion here. But not a lot of technical q&a. On the VCFED website, there are various forums. Is that the right/best place for technical discussion and this is more for club-related activities? Do I have this right? In case everything is welcome everywhere, I am looking for the following DEC PDP-8/e related items: M8650(YA) or preferably M8655 (async interface) M8357 RX02 interface card Thanks 73 Eugene W2HX

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Vintage mac repair parts looking to buy
by Adam Michlin 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

Hi Everyone, I have a friend who is looking for a reasonable price on the following: Flyback transformer for a Mac 128/512/Plus Motherboard for a Mac LC575 or LC550 (but preferably 575) He's not on the group (yet, I'm working on that!), so send me an email and I'll get you in touch. Thanks, -Adam

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Welcoming new board members
by Evan Koblentz 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

VCFed (nationally) has two new board members: Bill Degnan, who you all know, and Michael Brutman, who's been very involved as a moderator on VC Forum and a leader in the IBM PCjr community. They join Corey, Jeff B., and Erik. Locally, we added Dean to the chapter leadership, joining Corey and Jeff. My role remains the same: chief cat-herder. :)

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pickup: old Macs in Manhattan?
by Herb Johnson 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

Someone has contacted me, who has three-four nonworking SE/30 Macs and a few accessories; and an eMac, and possibly other such items. He lives in Manhattan. Probably available within the next 30 days or so. If anyone is in that area, contact me directly. I live in central NJ and I'd like part of this deal. I'm not driving there, however. Herb Johnson retrotechnology.com -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus is Dec. 3 & 4 - Party like it's 1976!
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

william degnan via vcf-midatlantic writes: >don't forget the coke and Quaaludes Most everything was Bi-Centennial themed that year. Perhaps, the 714s could be red, white and blue?

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Last chance: Amiga 1200, TRS80 Model II, Mac Quicksilver
by David Hoelzer 09 Nov '16

09 Nov '16

Just a last-chance-before-eBay on these…If you’re interested, please let me know ASAP. If it helps, I’m going to be driving from New York down to Washington, DC next Tuesday and would be willing to consider a side trip of a reasonable distance to help these systems find a new home. ------------------------ Amiga 1200 with ACA-1233 accelerator fully populated + an FPU. Also has CF card installed, PCMCIA Ethernet adapter and Indivision ECS ScanDoubler with DVI output. Includes mouse, joystick, a stack of 3.5” floppies, A500 PSU (works fine with 1200) and an internal floppy drive (which is not in the case at the moment). Fully functional system. Tell me if I’m crazy with where I am numbers wise: System: $170 Accelerator + FPU: $180 Indivision ECS: $75 + CF card adapter/CF card/100 3.5” floppies… Let’s call it $400 for the entire thing which seems like a great deal to me.. Certainly more than I put into them! :) This system also comes with a stack of Amiga and Commodore assembly and related books. C64 programmer’s ref is in there too. ------------------------ TRS-80 Model II Fully functional, no significant damage anywhere. Internal Shugart works, includes another Shugart that was known to be working last it was powered up. Comes with original owners manual in the original binder. P&T CPM and about 80-100 8” floppies. The original PSU had failed and has been scrapped. It has a modern switching PSU in it with a new fan, making it very quiet. Also includes bare boards for the HANS-01 IDE to TRS80 Model II adapter so you can attach a modern IDE/PATA drive to it. It’s harder to put a number on this one… The spare Shugart on its own can be valuable, as can the floppies. Let’s say something north of $300? Also comes with a set of P&T CPM manuals. ------------------------ Just in case anyone would want a non-8-but system, I also have a Quicksilver G4 with OS 9.2 installed and working. Original keyboard, mouse and 20” cinema display. The display is bright and clean with no dead pixels. The Quicksilver case is a bit beat up; the zip drive is in unknown condition (whines when you put a zip disk in it) and someone swiped the airport card out of it at some point. Any reasonable offer that doesn’t involve me putting it into a big box and paying UPS to carry it away. :)

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Festivus is Dec. 3 & 4 - Party like it's 1976!
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Nov '16

09 Nov '16

I was just informed by many helpful VCF members that Festivus is happening Dec. 3 & 4 at Camp Evans, A.K.A. InfoAge, A.K.A. 2201 Marconi Road. This is such a fun event. Be there or be a Rubix Cube! -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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