October 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Semi-OT: Packing CRT monitors for shipping.
by Joseph Giliberti 18 Oct '22

18 Oct '22

Greetings, Several years ago, I picked up a large collection of generic looking CRT computer monitors for free and have stored them for some reason. I guess it's paying off since it seems monitors with Sony Trinitron tubes are worth their weight in... not quite gold but something that's worth a lot. One that I'm getting ready to list is a later model Sony 19-in flat CRT which weighs at least 75 lbs. I'm planning on strongly encouraging local pickup but otherwise offering shipping within the continental US. I have successfully shipped CRT monitors before, with massive amounts of bubble wrap, packing peanuts and double boxed into high strength cardboard boxes. I've never shipped any monitor this large and this heavy before. Would you think cardboard is still an option or should I be looking at freight shipping in a wood crate? Thanks, Joe Giliberti

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VCF IBM 1130 Fundraiser - Update
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Oct '22

16 Oct '22

I posted a blog on vcfed.org's home page, which can be found here: https://vcfed.org/2022/10/15/ibm-1130-repair-fundraiser/ Here is what I wrote: The Vintage Computer Federation <http://vcfed.org/> has started a fundraiser <https://vcfed.org/membership/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2> for our IBM 1130 computer <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_1130>. We are looking to repair and restore this machine to operating condition. To accomplish this, we will need two things: Funds to repair and an expert to repair it. Donate by clicking this fundraising link IBM 1130 Repair Fundraiser <https://vcfed.org/membership/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2>. We have found an expert in the repair of this computer: Carl Claunch <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZ1SxzeGcnr9nO7dFu5A4A>. He is well known in the vintage computer community as a renown and accomplished expert in restoring IBM 1130 computers <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDRw9mLkHX4>. After several weeks, we have not achieved our goal of $6000 and our deadline of October 31 to take advantage of our scheduled transportation. Our IBM 1130 has been on display for several years at The Vintage Computer Museum in Wall, NJ at InfoAge Science and History Museums (formerly Camp Evans). The IBM 1130 is an early example of what became commonly known as minicomputers (smaller than room-size); one computer for one person. It is also unique in the sense that there are only a small number in existence, and few are functional. We take pride in the fact that many, in fact most, artifacts displayed in our museum are functional and provide an interactive experience for our museum visitors. We now have an opportunity to add the IBM 1130 to the list of functional artifacts! A long-time friend of VCF who lives in Florida, Carl Claunch, has experience in successfully restoring these computers to a functional state. Mr. Claunch is not able to travel to us to perform the work, so we need to transport the computer to and from his residence. As you can imagine, this presents various challenges, but we believe this is a very worthwhile effort. To ignore this opportunity to engage with this expert would be a regrettable, permanent loss for our museum. To move forward with this project, *we need your support*. We need to raise approximately $6,000 to cover shipping and other expenses involved in the repair. Funds donated will be used for expenses related to this repair project and operating costs of the IBM 1130 computer. Funds received that are in excess of the needs of this project will be directed to the restoration and preservation of other artifacts in our collection. We need to acknowledge that, in a project like this, there is no guarantee of success. We cannot predict issues that may occur during transportation. Additionally, insurmountable problems may be revealed during the repair process that would cause the computer to remain non-functional, and there could be other issues that we can only imagine. Therefore, as hopeful as we are for success, there are no guarantees, and we cannot make any promises. For this reason, we must clearly state that your donation is NOT refundable. In recognition of your support, you have the option to include your name on a donor plaque (or another suitable memorial, to be determined) which will be proudly displayed along with the computer in our museum. Please follow this link https://vcfed.org/membership/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2 to reach the donation page on our website. We ask that you please act soon and consider donating to this important historic project. We have a delivery window of October 31 so we greatly appreciate your support. We hope that you will participate in this endeavor. Please share this with like-minded individuals and organizations who may also be interested in helping to preserve computing history. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Next Swap Meet - Possible Date
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Oct '22

16 Oct '22

Does anyone see any problem with June 17, 2023? I see nothing listed for hamfests. I don't know of any other events that might conflict. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Help NEEDED for network wiring 10/29 & 10/30 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Oct '22

16 Oct '22

Hey everyone, CDL will be needing help with wiring up various buildings with fibre. This helps not just our organization, but InfoAge as a whole. He is replacing the coaxial that is unreliable and goes to our museum and other buildings. Plan is to start on Saturday (10/29) AM at 9:00 AM and run until 4:00 PM (may go later) If we don't wrap up on Saturday, will start work on Sunday (10/30) AM at 10:00 and run until 4:00 PM (may go later) Two additional people would be a great help, there will be work in the attics of 9010 and potentially 9036. Martin is leading this effort, but if you are interested, then contact me and I will put you in touch with Martin. Thanks so much! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Photos from the Swap Meet 2022 October 8
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Oct '22

16 Oct '22

https://imgur.com/a/BeUqe00 Anyone have any others to share? ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner 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] Photos from the Swap Meet 2022 October 8
by Ian Litchfield 15 Oct '22

15 Oct '22

Had I not been at comic con, that 3b1 would have been in the back of my car and all my money gone in the first 30 seconds of it being placed out haha! Looks like there were a lot of good items! Ian L. On Sat, Oct 15, 2022 at 20:19 Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > It was I > Mike Rosen > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Oct 15, 2022, at 7:29 PM, Dave Shevett via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Oo, who had the 3b1? > > > >> On Sat, Oct 15, 2022 at 5:18 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> https://imgur.com/a/BeUqe00 > >> > >> Anyone have any others to share? > >> > >> ========================================= > >> Jeff Brace > >> VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > >> Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > >> Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > >> https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> > >> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > >> > > > > > > -- > > Dave Shevett > > shevett(a)pobox.com > >

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Does anyone know what these are
by Christian Liendo 12 Oct '22

12 Oct '22

Some guy on reddit has a box of small boards. he doesn't know what they are and if you do and are interested this might be for you. https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageComputers/comments/y1p5zs/im_a_reseller_pic…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Still looking like good weather for the VCF Swap Meet
by Gregg Levine 10 Oct '22

10 Oct '22

Hello! Happens here. We've got a bag game going that's not as peculiar as the one in NJ. I've got a reusable that bought from the one in Queens. I also make use of a satchel that followed me home from an AWS event. Incidentally the older iPad that came back with me works nicely. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 8:20 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Just to add to the story. > I was blindsided by this also. > > I went to Micro Center up in Paterson, New Jersey. > I bought a whole bunch of little items , parts, things that I needed for repairs. > At the check out, I found that they don’t have any bags either (I asked for paper also), > but yes they are willing to sell you a bag. > I live in New Jersey and I thought the bag rule was only for grocery stores! > > Mike > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Oct 7, 2022, at 7:56 AM, Jeff S via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Off-topic, but not off-topic. > > > > I'm only interjecting this to the thread as an out-of-stater who was caught > > off-guard when shopping for personal use when in NJ. > > > > For those coming from out-of-state, and expect to hit a grocery or > > convenience store for food, personal effects, etc., and don't want to pay > > for a reusable bag, bring a bunch of plastic bags for your own use. Stores > > in NJ are banned from providing plastic bags, but you are still able to > > bring your own to bag up your groceries, etc., or risk needing to pay $1-$2 > > per bag at the checkout counter. > > > > Just an FYI > > > >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 8:20 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 7:38 PM Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> I was the audio guy and one of the hams involved. I feel the same. > >>> > >> > >> My impression with television news is that they will pick and choose > >> whatever they want. I don't know how News 12 came to film at InfoAge, but > >> weeks after they did that 3 minute segment there are still visitors that > >> remember seeing it and come to visit. I wish that they would be more > >> sensible about coming to film events. > >> > >> > >>> > >>> Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > >>> ________________________________ > >>> From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> on > >> behalf > >>> of Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 7:32:15 PM > >>> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > >>> Cc: Dave McGuire <mcguire(a)neurotica.com> > >>> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Still looking like good weather for the > >> VCF > >>> Swap Meet > >>> > >>> On 10/6/22 19:20, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >>>> They weren't interested in a direct contact with the space station from > >>> a local school. > >>> > >>> That kinda makes me want to throw up. > >>> > >>> -Dave > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Dave McGuire, AK4HZ > >>> New Kensington, PA > >>> > >>> > >>

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Still looking like good weather for the VCF Swap Meet
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Oct '22

10 Oct '22

Saturday weather prediction is between 43 and 60 degrees, mostly sunny. We have 30 vendors now. We have put advertising locally, on message boards, and direct Constant Contact and other methods. Please share with anyone and any place that you know that would be interested. We have plenty of volunteers in parking management with the Sea Cadets help. Attached is an updated flyer. Vendor setup starts at 7AM. General public is at 8AM. Good luck and see you there! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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CDL has one HP internal interface card
by Neil Cherry 10 Oct '22

10 Oct '22

It's grey and has BNC, RJ45 and LocalTalk. It has been sitting in the CDL for a while. Does this belong to anyone? Does anyone want it? -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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