April 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

OT / Equipment pickup
by Martin Flynn 11 Jan '25

11 Jan '25

Anyone on list in proximity to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania? There's a Winsted equipment rack that's a cosmetic match for what we have deployed already that I am considering purchase of Before arranging shipping / freight, anyone nearby that might be headed to VCF East or the swap meet? Martin

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 07 Jun '23

07 Jun '23

Just added: Besides the TRS-80 Model 1 systems, Model 4, Color Computer 2 systems, plus related software and documentation that I added the other day, I’ve also now added all the TRS-80 Model 1/3/4 books that I have. I’ve had a lot of inquiries about the Model 4 - yes, it’s still available until someone commits to coming and getting it! I think I’m going to have to put it back into storage, as I’ve now been using it for days and I don’t want to get drawn back in! ;) I think once I get all the TRS-80 stuff stowed back away I’ll go back and add the assorted items that I found in my closet in the other categories *after* I did the listings. I've been regularly marking the sold and sale pending items, thank you guys so much! And once again - many thanks to those who have adopted some of my babies so far. Please let me know if I can clarify anything or if any more photos are needed. The link: http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html <http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html> Please don't share without asking me. Currently just open to this group - my contact info is intentionally missing from the webpages. If you can read this, you have my email. Email me with questions or offers! Please don't make offers on the list, but if you want to discuss my process and feel the group would benefit, then by all means knock yourself out! :) Bob Shuster (Original message below) ---- Well, folks, I've gotten to the age where I need to seriously downsize my hobbies and collections, not wanting to leave it to my children to have to deal with in later years. (I had to do that recently for a relative.) On the electronics side, I've decided to concentrate on my vintage video game systems - and therefore sell off most of my vintage computer stuff. My collection includes mostly 8-bit stuff: TRS-80 Models I, IV, M100, etc. - Atari 400, 800, Portfolio, ST, etc. - C64/VIC20 - T/S1000 (including an unbuilt kit), Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe Platinum, IIgs - Wang WLTC - Mattel Aquarius - TI-99/4A - many others that I still have to dig out - plus lots of peripherals, disks, manuals, etc. Also have some newer Macs starting with a Mac Plus in an Apple carrying bag. I'm starting with you guys before trying to list elsewhere, although I may hit some of the dedicated FaceBorg pages (such as for Aquarius and Apple II.) I'm willing to ship some of the smaller items, but in general systems or monitors will need to be picked up here (near the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike) or nearby, and cash or PayPal for payment. I may also consider trades for some of the video game stuff I'm looking for. It pains me to do this, but the clutter is getting out of hand, and I haven't touched most of these in years. It's time for someone else to enjoy. Bob Shuster

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OT - Fiber to 9010
by Martin Flynn 01 May '23

01 May '23

CDL is installing single-mode fiber to Building 9010 (The building with the current VCF Museum space) the weekend of June 17th and 18th, replacing the problematic MOCA network gear at Camp Evans. To save time while we have the rented boom lift on site, We plan to route the cable through the vault and up to the pole the prior Saturday (June 10th) Plan is to divide into two teams on the 17th: * The first group will install the steel messenger cable, and begin lacing the fiber to the messenger * The second group will pull the fiber through the 9010 attic to the new rack above the future VCF museum space Link: http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_1383.jpeg So far, just the usual suspects from CDL are signed up, however extra hands from VCF would be appreciated greatly! Please reply off list to reduce list clutter. Martin Flynn

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VCF Swap Meet June 10
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

Just reminding everyone that there is our VCF Swap Meet this coming June 10 from 8AM to 2PM. Information is here: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ Take care, 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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I Adore My 64 - Kickstarter Preview
by Christian Liendo 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

So someone is making a video about the Commodore 64 Looks decent. https://youtu.be/huzRxVdrwUY

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Warehouse Cleanup Sunday, May 7 starting at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

Hello everyone, Just making sure that everyone knows that the correct date for warehouse cleanup is Sunday, May 7 starting at 10AM. Contact me off list if you are interested. Bring gloves if you have them as the items are dirty. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty as it is a dusty space. Wear masks if you are sensitive to dust. There is nothing of interest in the warehouse at this point. Unless you want a 32 inch CRT TV or two, broken Christmas lights, scraps of clothing, a big old painting, and other general debris. Pieces of wood, plastic, etc. It's not construction debris. It was used for CEBOT.. There were a few rounds of cleanup already to remove items. It was a general storage for CEBOT (Camp Evans Base of Terror) and other museums. Take care, 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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Survey for VCF East 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

In case you haven't filled it out yet. Here is a post event survey for VCF East 2023: https://bit.ly/vcfe2023post Take care, 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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Nice Little VCF-East Recap Video
by Chris Fala 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

Nice little show of our event! Sorry if this was already shared. https://youtu.be/mpXgVQpH1Bk

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Rescue?
by Ian Litchfield 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

I have a sent a scout out to see if it’s there and to take it if so! Hopefully it’s in one piece still there or if it’s gone I hope it’s not with a scrapper. On Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 08:08 Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I see it now. Can’t get there myself today. > > Tony > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 27, 2023, at 8:03 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > <mime-attachment> >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Rescue?
by Tony Bogan 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

I see it now. Can’t get there myself today. Tony Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2023, at 8:03 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

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