July 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

Windows 2000
by Bill Degnan 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Just curious...does anyone have a working win 2000 system that they can access secure sites? Need TLS 4 or a work around? Not mission critical but I'd like to know if anyone has a way to make it work. Sure I could put something newer on my P-III PC. So.again, my question is, does anyone have a working win 2000 machine than can access sites that require an SSL. Or should I set up a proxy? Bill

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Sun IPX questions
by Richard Cini 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

All — I recently picked-up a nice condition Sun IPX (used to control a wafted stepping machine) and it largely works perfectly. I’m no Unix expert, but there are a couple of things I can’t seem to get working so I thought I’d ask the group. Printing — The IPX runs SunOS 4.1.4/Solaris 1.1.2. I have two networked Canon printers at home and both supposedly work with IPP/LPD but I can’t get any output. I have the IP set in /etc/hosts and what I think is the right definition in /etc/printcap, but no success yet. If someone has gotten this working let me know. I also thought about using a Raspberry Pi as a CUPS server but I haven’t gotten that working either. Floppy — can’t seem to get this working either. It passes the rudimentary diagnostics in OpenBoot, but I’ve tried mounting it from the shell with no success using the “pcfs” modifier. Anyway, if someone with Sun experience could nudge me in the right direction I’d appreciate it. I’ve put up a web page on my site with details of the machine. Thanks! Rich http://cini.classiccmp.org/ Long Island S100 User’s Group Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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There is a vintage computer rental business in Trenton?
by Christian Liendo 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

I didn't know this existed. https://www.karlbusinessmachines.com/vintage-computer-rentals.html

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OT: IBM 2U Server Interest? Pick-up at System Source
by Jonathan Chapman 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

All, I've been clearing out older server hardware that's merely old/obsolete, not vintage. I have two left, and I'd rather not ship them: https://www.ebay.com/itm/275855570486 If anyone is interested, I can bring them to System Source this weekend, but I'm not going to take up space in the car if there's no interest. Thanks, Jonathan

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calling all HAMS for solar eclipse party
by Jeffrey Jonas 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Solar Eclipse QSO Party: a NASA supported citizen science event https://hamsci.org/seqp-rules 14 Oct 2023 1200 \xe2\x80\x93 2200 UTC (Partial eclipse begins ~1500 UTC in Oregon ends ~1840 UTC in Texas) 8 Apr 2024 1400-2400 UTC (Partial eclipse begins ~1710 UTC in Texas and ends ~2040 UTC in Maine) Objective: To generate observations of propagation by the Reverse Beacon Network and PSKReporter event logs before, during, and aft er the eclipse on the amateur bands for the purpose of ionospheric sounding. The Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP) is unique among ham radio competitions as it awards points for two-way QSOs (ham to h am contacts via radio) and bonus points for reception reports from skimmers, RBN nodes and the like. Please be aware that the SEQP is one of many events to be held during the HamSCI Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Scienc e. You are welcome to participate in more than one event ...

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Folks who like Toshiba Librettos may like this...
by Dave Shevett 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

I just posted a video that really highlights the Toshiba Libretto - folks who have seen me at the VCF events with my handheld collection probably no my Libretto 110CT well - it gets a lot of attention. This one is about using the libretty to scavenge some data from an old GIS / GPS device via PCMCIA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz799S9TTCQ -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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System Source Swap Meet!
by Ethan O'Toole 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Heya, Is there a flyer or anything for the System Source swap meet? Would like to drop it on Craigslist and such. Try to wrestle up more buyers and sellers. I will sign up as a seller this weekend as well! - Ethan

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OFF OFF TOPIC Crestron software needed
by Sentrytv 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

I have a need for a specific software package. What I need is the CRESTRON software used for diagnostics and programming of their equipment. For 20 years I worked for a Crestron partner but I am no longer with those companies. In order for me to download the software, I would have to be at CRESTRON partner. I do have a CRESTRON account not as a Crestron partner. I am wondering if there’s anybody out there that would be able to help me out. I need to diagnose and reprogram a CRESTRON DMPS3 300 C processor and touch panel. If I have a software I can do the work myself. If there is anybody out there that can and will help me please let me know. Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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OT: Sussex Hamfest Sunday 7/16
by Kelly Leavitt 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

Many VCFed members attend this hamfest in Sussex County NJ. Stop by the kitchen and say hello Sussex Hamfest Sunday July 16, 2023 "Rain or Shine since 79" Sussex County Fair Grounds 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ 07822 (GPS: Lat/Long N41-08-10.2 / W74 43 01.9 Decimal 41.136200 / -74.717233) VE Session at 10 AM in Fair Grounds Administration Building Walk ins Allowed Gates open for Vendors at 6 AM and for Buyers at 8 AM Fees: * Buyers $8 * Tailgaters $25 (Includes 1 admission) * Indoor Tables $25 (Includes 1 Admission) * Overnight parking (Fees charged by Fair Grounds): RV type vehicles $50. Other Vehicles, tents, etc. $20 For further information – Email: Hamfest(a)scarcnj.org<mailto:Email:%20%20%20Hamfest@scarcnj.org> Hamfest telephone: 973-862-8124 (new number) Sussex County Hamfest Committee "Rain or Shine since 79"

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2708 eprom programmer wanted / suggestions
by Bill Degnan 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

That looks pretty good. B On Sun, Jul 9, 2023, 12:09 AM Brian Marstella via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > While I have used mine very little, the ARLabs programmer > https://www.arlabs.com/device.html handles many original PROM devices as > well as many, many other devices through modern. Some devices require > additional adapters and looks like they can get expensive. I bought mine > used from someone on a message board several years ago for $100 including > an EPROM eraser. It also included the adapter for 1702s. > > On Sat, Jul 8, 2023 at 10:20 PM Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > I did not know Martin offered a 2708 model. Thanks. Is the Dajen > reliable > > for you? I still need to repair mine. > > Thanks. > > Bill > > > > On Sat, Jul 8, 2023, 10:05 PM Jonathan Chapman via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > Bill, > > > > > > If you're buying something, get Martin Eberhard's programmer. > > > > > > Remember, your Dajen SCI will program 2708s! > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Jonathan > > > > > > ------- Original Message ------- > > > On Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at 22:00, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am hoping someone has a suggestion as to where I can get a 2708 > eprom > > > > programmer. I don't mind spending a fair price for something reliable > > and > > > > solid. I would rather have one that is modern, but vintage is OK. If > I > > > > have to I will build from a kit, but I prefer a manufactured model. > > Most > > > > of the 2708's I need to make are for S-100 systems. > > > > > > > > I have a 1702 and a programmer and another that does everything north > > of > > > > 2708 (2716, 2732, etc) but nothing for the 2708s. > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > > > Bill > > > > > >

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