July 2025 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

I’ve finally gone through all the old Apple “i“-devices I’ve accumulated, but I haven’t listed them on the website as they definitely don’t fit the “vintage” moniker. That being said, perhaps some of you might also collect these or want them for parts/nostalgia? There are a couple of 1st gen iPads, a 1st gen iPad mini, various iPods, and a handful of iPhone 5 and 6 phones. Drop me an email if you want any more details. And still plenty of other stuff left - although I’ve been slowly selling off bits and pieces on eBay. - Bob Shuster > 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 > > 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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VCF EAST 2025 Documentary
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Aug '25

01 Aug '25

A documentarist created a documentary of VCF East 2025: https://youtu.be/4vv29PyixMo Jeff Brace

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF EAST 2025 Documentary
by wb2srf＠juno.com 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Good video, Thanks for sharing Bob Johansen

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UNIVAC plug board on FB Marketplace
by Joseph Giliberti 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

We should grab this for the museum. I might be able to get it on Saturday if no one else can, if it fits in my car. https://www.facebook.com/share/1FNuEM3n1V/ Regards, Joe Giliberti

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Free trs 80 model 1, boxed
by Bill Degnan 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Saw this in FB Marketplace, in NJ https://www.facebook.com/share/1PFp7Rf3yr/?mibextid=wwXIfr Bill

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MARCH Workshop, InfoAge Campus, August 9-10, 2025
by Jeff Salzman 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

Just a reminder about the upcoming August 9-10, 2025 MARCH Repair Workshop. For those who weren't aware, the Workshop now takes place exclusively in the 9032A room attached to the back side of the InfoAge "Hotel" building. CDL will not be opened for Workshop activity. For those who attended VCF-East, 9032A is where the lower exhibit hall was located. A large room at ground level with plenty of windows and cement floor. The entrance to 9032A is via a door near where the airplane is located on the InfoAge campus. See the MAP tab in the signup spreadsheet linked below for visual reference. Please add your name to the spreadsheet below so we can have an idea of the number of tables to reserve for attendees: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hT8BFEpNLZLa5ibWOG7sGZDzkd5S6Mmd13I… Any questions, please reply to this email. Use REPLY ALL if your question could be useful to others on this mailing list. Additional information can be found on the website: https://vcfed.org/repair-workshops-at-infoage/ Jeff Salzman MARCH Steering Committee Workshop Manager

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iMacs (27-inch, Late 2013 and Late 2009) in NoVA looking for a good home
by Maki Kato 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

I'm posting for two separate friends. One has an iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) that he needs to get rid of. The other has a 27" iMac Late 2009 that needs to go. Both are in Arlington VA. Please let me know and I can share contact info. Thanks. ....maki.... PS. I could possibly be talked into transporting this to the August System Source Repair Workshop.

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Identify magnetic cartridge
by Herbert Johnson 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

> An InfoAge member is looking for help to identify this: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es783xJSARU photo 1 "RCS Mobile" plastic cartridge "retention cassette" label says "US Coast Guard segments JKL" voice says "fifty of these tapes ... from Kennedy [?]" "never seen before... can't find..." Photo 2 has end of cart, looks like 1/4" mag tape. voice says "little mirror" and Photo 4 B&W shows youngster with headphones, watching image, cartridge apparently plugged into a player about a cubic foot in size. YOutube video by Halligan142 promotes general metal machining tooling. *"RCS mobile" audio cartridges* on Google search by me Herb Johnson second Web link given is https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-BC-Engineering/Radio-World-Mo… brochure from "Radio World" NAB product preview, "the worlds largest electronic media show" april 2004 Las Vegas. Link content is "Tools from RCS Mobile integrate with other RCS products including Selector music scheduling and Master Control " studio automation." Page 15 of document "New Services from RCS" RCS of White Plains NY www.rcsworks.com RCS Web site suggests RCS produces Radio Automation software and playout. Under "company" and "about us", text says "RCS invented music scheduling on computers, opening its doors in 1979 with the very first version of the legendary Selector." Herb Johnson concludes: these cartridges are some kind of proprietary audio playback product that plays back audio messages probably minutes in length on a closed-loop audio track. Possibly video information is encoded also, an image of a player suggests this. All kinds of audio cartridge technology was produced for radio stations in the mid-20th century, for quick DJ access and automated platy of messages and music. Some were used for educational purposes, or kiosk type commercial displays. Later in the era, people often used VHS video tapes and automated players. Simply: these carts are like old 8-track audio tapes for automated audio play. Some looped to avoid manual rewind. Here's another example of that technology. https://www.retrotechnology.com/restore/rca_cart_history.html If the tape is 1/4 inch wide "standard" Mylar plasic with a magnetic coated surface, I suggest dismantling one of the carts to extract a tape and play it on some mono or stereo 1/4-inch reel-to-reel tape recorder. To see the actual tracks: You may be able to find some kind of "magnetic viewer" technology like this: https://store.arnoldmagnetics.com/product/284/magnetic-viewer-b-1022 that uses tiny iron filings in a fluid. Put upon magtapes, it visually shows the magnetic recording tracks under magnification. People who worked with 7 or 9 track 1/2-inch computer magtapes will know that tech. Regards, you're welcome Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA https://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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Identify magnetic cartridge
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

An InfoAge member is looking for help to identify this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es783xJSARU Can anyone help? Thanks! Jeff Brace

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Interesting Amiga Blog
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Jul '25

28 Jul '25

Found this posted on the TPUG mailing list: https://celso.io/posts/2025/01/26/the-first-perfect-computer/ Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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