May 2026 - vcf-midatlantic - lists.vcfed.org

Windy, cloudy and 65 degree - Swap Meet, Sat. May 30 8AM to 2PM
by Jeffrey Brace 29 May '26

29 May '26

The weather looks great as usual for our upcoming swap meet. *Keep in mind* There will be *no lunch truck*. They cancelled at the last minute and we were unable to find an alternative in time. It will be across the street from the old location at 6th St. & Monmouth Boulevard which is the Brookdale parking lot. *Vendor Registration* here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZcnVFT2lfJJuYwwJSwclxfyvZFBd1kp1… Info here: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President VCF East Showrunner VCF Fundraising Manager VCF Evangelist Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/>

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Lee Felsenstein Livestream - Sun. June 14 at 1PM (Eastern)
by Jeffrey Brace 28 May '26

28 May '26

Lee Felsenstein will do a livestream on VCF's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/Js6R3OIxiKY?feature=share The talk will be Sun. June 14 at 1PM (Eastern) Lee's talk at VCF East 2026 was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We are doing a livestream to make up for his missed talk. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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The MARCH Workshop this weekend (May 30 & 31)
by Jeff Salzman 27 May '26

27 May '26

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend (Saturday, May 30 & 31) at the MARCH monthly Workshop. Please note the hours: Saturday: 10AM to 7PM Sunday: 9AM to 4PM Bring your projects Bring your ideas Bring your questions And especially, BRING THE COOL STUFF YOU BOUGHT AT THE VCF SWAP MEET <https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/> to be able to play them, and even fix them if needed. If you're going to the Swap Meet, stop by and see what the MARCH Workshops are all about. You'll already be nearby. Won't hurt to check out the Workshop! Remember, Workshop attendance is $15 per day. Contact Jeff Salzman or Jeff Brace to arrange payment. There is still time to sign up for the Workshop at the link below: 2026-5-2 May 30-31, 2026 - Google Sheets <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lqFY3zJ-Wr4404XhBNdo7RQdOhWWXUm8_-I…> Information and InfoAge site directions to the Workshop room can be found here: Repair Workshops @ InfoAge – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/repair-workshops-at-infoage/> See you there! Jeff Salzman VCFed Steering Committee Member MARCH Workshop Manager

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Upcoming Events in Maryland at the System Source Computer Museum
by Ryan Burke 26 May '26

26 May '26

INIT HELLO: June 19–21 - The new Apple II conference is coming back to the Computer Museum at System Source. There will be workshops, talks, vendors, and other activities. Please visit https://init-hello.org/ to register and find more information. Apple 1 Open House: June 27th - Come visit the museum and see an original Apple 1 being repaired and have software running on it. Find more information and register here: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=105&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Fin… Video Game Open House: August 15th - At the museum's second video game open house, you will get to experience game consoles, some rare and unusual, on authentic CRTs! There will also be a special guest, Tito from Macho Nacho Productions on YouTube who will be showing off his reproduction of the original Xbox prototype. Find more information and register at the following link: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=105&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Fin…

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How do I get involved with the awesome Museum?
by Douglas Crawford 25 May '26

25 May '26

If you are interested in helping the Museum effort our repairs, restorations, docenting, exhibit building, etc, meet me at 4pm on Saturday the 30th (swap meet day) at the Museum. Thanks! Douglas Crawford VCF Museum Manager InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ 07719

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S-100 Virtual Workbench
by Christian Liendo 25 May '26

25 May '26

I figured some of you might actually enjoy this. https://grantmestrength.github.io/S100/

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Special access to MARCH Workshops this weekend.
by Jeff Salzman 25 May '26

25 May '26

MARCH Workshops are normally $15 per day for access. This weekend, if you attend the VCF Swap Meet, which is nearby, you will be issued a special wristband for access to the Swap Meet. That wristband will also grant you free access to Saturday's MARCH Workshop at the nearby InfoAge campus. After you attend the VCF Swapmeet, stop by the MARCH Workshop to see what our (almost) monthly Workshop events are all about. Meet other vintage computer collectors. Learn how fellow vintage collectors, such as yourself, work in a group environment, sharing knowledge, diagnosing problems, repairing, or otherwise reconditioning items from their personal collections. Directions and other information about the Workshop can be found here: Repair Workshops @ InfoAge – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/repair-workshops-at-infoage/> Looking forward to seeing you there! Jeff Salzman VCFed Steering Committee member MARCH Workshop Manager

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VCF East 2027 Survey - Date Preference
by Jeffrey Brace 22 May '26

22 May '26

Three possible dates for VCF East 2027 Pick one from this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxIjlW6OJ8Q1cf6YFa1kWpYns2j8Pe7g2… 1) April 2, 3, 4 2) April 9, 10, 11 3) April 16, 17, 18 Take care! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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Swap Meet volunteers needed May 29 & May 30
by Jeffrey Brace 22 May '26

22 May '26

Hello VCF members, We are in need of volunteers Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30 for the swap meet that is May 30 from 6AM to 2PM. To help me keep track of volunteers, then please sign up here: https://forms.gle/jYhijNhCpRCCy6Pe9 Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF Fundraising Manager

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HP at the Swap Meet
by Mike Loewen 21 May '26

21 May '26

If anyone is interested in HP gear, I'll have the following at the Swap Meet on the 30th: Two HP 85A systems Three HP 85B systems One of the 85A systems is labeled SYVA LAB PROCESSOR 6000, but appears to be a bog-standard 85A. One of the 85B systems is labeled WILTRON MODEL 85, but is a standard 85B. The systems are all tested and in working condition, except for the tape drives (will need new capstan rubber). The printers all work. Assorted modules for the Series-80 systems, including: 82903A 16K Memory Module 82936A ROM Drawer 82937A HP-IB Interface 82939A RS-232 Module 82908A 64K Memory DC100A tape cartridges, NIB. WARNING: these will NOT work unless you replace the tension bands before using them. Stop by my table if you're interested. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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