March 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

VCF's IBM 1130 is on its way to Florida!
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Mar '24

22 Mar '24

After a long wait, VCF's IBM 1130 is on its way to Florida to be repaired by Carl Claunch. Courtesy of Ryan Schiff and Ryan Burke who will be driving our machine down there to drop it off while picking up their newly repaired 1130. Jeff Brace

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Thicknet, was: Cisco 2503 available
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 21 Mar '24

21 Mar '24

"Martin A. Flynn via vcf-midatlantic" <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> writes: > >On 3/21/2024 9:01 AM, Jonathan Chapman via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >> If >anyone wants to tackle adding thicknet networking to the museum space, >there is a Cisco 2503 router with a DA-15 AUI port that is up for grabs. >> I still have 1000+ feet of brand new Belden 89880 thicknet cable on >the spool for when someone's ready for this! > >There are six (6) Cambridge CPFI-ETN-22 N connectors for 89880 in the >Makerspace should anyone avail themselves of Jonathan's cable as part of >an exhibit build out.... FWIW, in the '80s, I strung 10base5 etherpipe all over the Camp Evans campus.

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New VCF Consignment system is up and running!
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Mar '24

20 Mar '24

https://nexopos.vcfed.org/ Enjoy! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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Repair Workshop 3/23-24, 2024 Info
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Mar '24

20 Mar '24

Click here to sign up. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-ncMX3hx72vnAsMttYW3UNU6kMX2z_49-NH…> *WHERE:* 1) CDL's Hackerspace and classroom in building 9059 (Most people use this one) 2) 9032-A is also available. *TIME:*Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* $15 per person, per day. $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight in the visitor center's bunk beds *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can send: * Via PayPal to @VintageComputerFed or paypal(a)vcfed.org. * Venmo: @VintageComputerFederation * Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. in person. We have a Square Device. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please let others know that you need something. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *Saturday Night Dinner at around 7PM*: We often go out to dinner together. MJ's in Tinton Falls seems the new prefered spot. *Sunday Morning*: We usually meet at a diner around 9AM *Sunday Afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Also park on where are "no parking signs" There is now a dedicated fire lane. *PHONE:* (732) 722 - 5015 *EMAIL: *repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! :-D Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Hotel Block #3 - Red Roof Inn
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Mar '24

19 Mar '24

I have opened up another hotel block: Red Roof Inn 11 Centre Plaza Eatontown, NJ 20% discount. Call 732-389-4646 before the cut off date 03/31/2024 and book your room under the Vintage Computer Festival East group name. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager 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] VCF East 2023 YouTube videos and articles
by Bob Flanders 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

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Semi-OT: MAX180 Evaluation Kit ROM/Diskette Image
by Jonathan Chapman 17 Mar '24

17 Mar '24

All, I'm looking for an image of the ROM or companion diskette for the Maxim MAX180 Evaluation Kit (MAX180EVKIT). I've got one that has a custom application ROM in it. Thanks, Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] KC Surplus Sale Update
by Bill Degnan 17 Mar '24

17 Mar '24

Andy Diller came to help out yesterday. There is a lot to manage. Here is the central info page that will be updated as info changes. https://www.kennettclassic.com/surplus-sale-starts-3-19/ b On Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 3:17 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > That is exactly what I was asking last week, but I got a slightly snarky > answer. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Mar 17, 2024, at 1:48 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Prices coming very soon. There will be typos, tha is for figuring it > out > > what we meant. > > > >> On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 1:14 PM m simons via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> I see the new photos but don't see the prices. Will the price list be > >> posted prior to the sales going live? I want to see if I can actually > >> afford the thing I know I probably can't afford and whether I should be > >> tuned into the online sales opening up or not! > >> > >> BTW, in the file names you have something listed as "Apple Mac IIC" > >> rather than "Apple Mac LC" > >> > >> thanks > >> Michael Simons > >> > >> On Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 11:26:18 AM EDT, Bill Degnan via > >> vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> All new photos and updates: > >> https://www.kennettclassic.com/surplus-sale-starts-3-19/ > >> > >> Online ordering will start 3/19 at midnight. Online ordering will be > >> suspended whenever the store is opening to prevent sniping while > customers > >> are in the store. Items purchased online must be picked up by 4/19. > >> > >> Bill > >> > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] KC Surplus Sale Update
by Bill Degnan 17 Mar '24

17 Mar '24

Prices coming very soon. There will be typos, tha is for figuring it out what we meant. On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 1:14 PM m simons via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I see the new photos but don't see the prices. Will the price list be > posted prior to the sales going live? I want to see if I can actually > afford the thing I know I probably can't afford and whether I should be > tuned into the online sales opening up or not! > > BTW, in the file names you have something listed as "Apple Mac IIC" > rather than "Apple Mac LC" > > thanks > Michael Simons > > On Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 11:26:18 AM EDT, Bill Degnan via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > All new photos and updates: > https://www.kennettclassic.com/surplus-sale-starts-3-19/ > > Online ordering will start 3/19 at midnight. Online ordering will be > suspended whenever the store is opening to prevent sniping while customers > are in the store. Items purchased online must be picked up by 4/19. > > Bill > >

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KC Surplus Sale Update
by Bill Degnan 17 Mar '24

17 Mar '24

All new photos and updates: https://www.kennettclassic.com/surplus-sale-starts-3-19/ Online ordering will start 3/19 at midnight. Online ordering will be suspended whenever the store is opening to prevent sniping while customers are in the store. Items purchased online must be picked up by 4/19. Bill

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