June 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] ISO 5.25" Floppy Disk Notcher Availability
by Neil Cherry 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

On 6/6/22 11:50, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > We don’t need no stinking notchers! Actually I didn't, I added a R/W switch to the drives. :-) -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] ISO 5.25" Floppy Disk Notcher Availability
by Russell LeChard 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

Neil/ Sentrytv, Thanks for the ideas, Both would be good options, however I have Cerebral Palsy(with some spasticity issues). Holding an exacto knife may end up badly in my particular case :-) LOL A notcher would be the better option. But I do appreciate the ideas though. Russell On Mon, Jun 6, 2022 at 11:50 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > We don’t need no stinking notchers! > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jun 6, 2022, at 11:31 AM, Dave Shevett via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Kids these days. Back when I was a wee nerd, we didn't use > 'notchers'. We > > used exacto knives. > > > > Uphill. Both ways. > > > > (fr srs though, cutting it by hand with an xacto works fine) > > > >> On Mon, Jun 6, 2022 at 11:25 AM Russell LeChard via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> Good Morning All, > >> > >> Since I have recently rekindled my love for vintage computers. My > >> collection of vintage computers have slightly increased. I am now in > search > >> of an old school 5.25" Floppy Disk Notcher. After a brief search online, > >> availability seems to be very limited(as one would expect). Any > suggestions > >> on how to obtain one would be greatly appreciated. Also, I realize that > >> there might be a 3d printed option, but sadly I do not currently have > >> access to a 3D printer. I'm located in Ocean County. Thanks in advance. > >> Russell > >> > > > > > > -- > > Dave Shevett > > shevett(a)pobox.com > >

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Wow... talk about a mainstream hobby now...
by Douglas Crawford 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

Readers digest of all things. https://www.rd.com/list/most-valuable-vintage-computers/

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Working 6501 Auction
by Bill Degnan 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

Dave - I completely agree. If you know what you're doing you'll identify things that will be valuable in the future, rather than chase things that are already valuable or what other people say is valuable. Before they're highly valued buy two, keep one for yourself and sell the other one. capitalism. Even smarter ignore what other people say is valuable and find value in what you already have. Bill On Sun, Jun 5, 2022 at 8:55 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > People are biased because of their interests. > > Most people don’t understand that Electronics are collectibles. > > If it’s a comic book, a baseball card, or some antique everybody understands, so it seems. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jun 5, 2022, at 3:50 PM, Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > A better question might be "why do some people freak out when things are shown to have value". > > > > I just had this conversation yesterday on another mailing list about the Cyclops camera (just the camera head, no boards) that sold for about $2500. "The market has spoken". > > > > In this case, I would posit the main reasons for the high price are historical importance (in multiple contexts) and rarity. > > > > People don't bat an eye when someone drops serious coin on an old car or an old piece of jewelry. Why should technology be any different? It has arguably made a far deeper impact on society than either cars or jewelry. Can you offer any good reasons why its history should be any less sought-after or valued? > > > > -Dave > > > > On 6/5/22 15:31, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > >> Why!!! > > > On Sunday, June 5, 2022, 02:27:58 PM EDT, Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/265718367024 > > > > > > -- > > Dave McGuire, AK4HZ > > New Kensington, PA >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] When is the next swap meet at InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

On Sun, Jun 5, 2022 at 3:18 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Kelly I agree with you 100% I’d rather bring it up to Sussex! > I really wish infoage/VCF would have their swap meet outside though! > As Dean said our next VCF swap meet will be October 8. It will be outside this time. The reason why we had it inside last time was because it was February and was freezing cold. We didn't think anyone would want to be freezing outside selling their items. We plan on doing the outdoor one every year in October during Columbus Day weekend. Not sure about doing it in February again. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jun 5, 2022, at 2:45 PM, Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Oct 8 at Infoage > > > >> On Sun, Jun 5, 2022 at 2:03 PM Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> I have a bunch of stuff again. I can't justify driving 4 hours each way > to > >> system source though. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Kelly > >> > > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Working 6501 Auction
by Chris Fala 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265718367024

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When is the next swap meet at InfoAge
by Kelly Leavitt 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

I have a bunch of stuff again. I can't justify driving 4 hours each way to system source though. Thanks, Kelly

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OT: Tektronix Scope-mobile in DC metro area for free
by Crawford Griffith 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

Folks, I have a Tektronix Scope-mobile model 202-2 with drawer and module storage. It is in relatively good shape, and the bed tilts and the drawer works. It’s a big scope cart on wheels. I need to get rid of this, and if no one wants it, I will send it to the metal recyclers, as I don’t have a big scope, and it’s taking up valuable shop space. If anyone in the DC metro area wants it, please contact me off-list and we can arrange for you to pick it up sometime in the next couple of weeks. Thanks, Crawford

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TRS-80 Model 4 to Good Home
by ☼ wil lindsay ☼ 04 Jun '22

04 Jun '22

Hi Daniel, If you didn't already get a bite (byte??) on it. I'd love to take on that project. I live in Trenton, but happen to be in Brigantine right now. I could swing by on Monday or Tuesday afternoon as is convenient. Hit me off-list if that sounds ok, and we can work out the details. -Wil On Fri, Jun 3, 2022 at 10:09 AM Daniel L. Srebnick via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Looking to find a good home for a TRS-80 Model 4. It currently does > not power up, if I recall correctly there was some issue between the PS > and monitor, but it has been a decade or more since I looked at this. > > It has 2 IBM double sided 360k drives installed. > > I'm in Monmouth County NJ, local pickup only. > > I'm willing to take $50. In case you can't get it going the drives are > worth at least that, but I don't want to part it out myself. > > Email contact info if interested. > > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Daniel L. Srebnick TRS-80 Model 4 to Good Home
by Daniel L. Srebnick 04 Jun '22

04 Jun '22

Already promised to Dean Notarnicola, but if you want I can hold on to your contact info in case it falls through. Thanks for your interest.

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