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

Re: Swap Meet (5/30/26) update
by Jeff G 12 May '26

12 May '26

Jeff, regarding what about see if you can get discount coupons/code with the amazing deli down the street? Jeff

1 0

WTB/WTT: Mac SE/30 Motherboard
by Alexander Jacocks 11 May '26

11 May '26

All, I picked up a very interesting Micromac SE/30 upgrade chassis at VCF East (https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageApple/comments/ard4hj/mystery_micromac_micr…) this year. The logic board installed in it is heavily battery bombed, which isn’t a great surprise. I will eventually build a new SE/30 motherboard for it, but I’d like to find a functional SE/30 board to use to test the video adapter and custom riser. Please let me know if you have a spare that you’d be willing to part with. I’m in Atlanta this week, so if you’re in the area, let me know. Thanks! - Alex

2 1

Media/Data Migration Technician - Ft Washington
by Douglas Crawford 08 May '26

08 May '26

George Blood Audio/Video/Film/Data Company in Fort Washington, PA is looking for a Media/Data Migration Technician. Website: https://georgeblood.com/ Contact jeff.chestek(a)georgeblood.com if interested. -- Best Regards, Douglas Crawford VCF Museum Manager InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ 07719

1 0

OT: MFM emulator loan
by David Gesswein 08 May '26

08 May '26

I loaned someone a MFM drive emulator board at VCF East. If your on the list email me since I can't remember who I loaned it to. Can I opt out of getting old?

2 1

OT: Bob Perricelli Plaque Dedication Ceremony - Sat. May 16, 1PM
by Jeffrey Brace 08 May '26

08 May '26

Hello everyone, Bob Perricelli who passed away in Oct. 2025 was a long time volunteer at InfoAge who ran the World War 2 miniatures museum. He will be recognized in a plaque dedication ceremony in the dining room of the Marconi Hotel. DATE: Saturday, May 16 TIME: 1PM RSVP: Gloria.Kudrick(a)infoage.org FLYER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bygNqpYYvg1X-p98O_WJCrDAA1SsYSQ_/view?usp=… Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President

1 0

VCF swap meet
by Sentrytv 07 May '26

07 May '26

Jeff, if possible, please enter the swap meet into the ARRL Hamfest calendar. Thank you Mike Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

2 4

VCF swap meet renaming suggestion and map mistake?
by bernieS 06 May '26

06 May '26

The name, "Vintage Computer Swap Meet" is likely to dissuade some people from coming if they infer that only vintage computers will be for sale. Because LOTS of non-computer electronic equipment will be available, I suggest the event be renamed as "Vintage Computer & Electronics Swap Meet" to be more accurate and descriptive. This is event name that should be sent to the ARRL Hamfests & Conventions Calendar for publication on their website. http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search/page:1/Location.state:NY/model:Event I have been attending hamfests and vintage radio and telephone equipment swap meets for more than 50 years and the convention is to name the event descriptively and accurately so attendees know what to expect. Also, the map at: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05 Swap_Meet_Map_VCF_Brookdale-1.png says: "OLD SWAT MEET LOCATION". This might be a typo, or maybe it was intentional should the SWAT team show up again. They can go there and stay out of our way while they play with their guns and dogs and drones for hours and practice bossing each other around instead of our people. -bernieS > Date: Mon, 4 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 > From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] New VCF Swap Meet Location (right across > the street) > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > As you can see from this picture: > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swap_Meet_Map_VCF_Brookdale-1.… > > The swap meet will be in a new location (right across the street from the > old location). We are renting Brookdale's parking lot. So the price per > space is now $25 per space and no discount for additional spaces. General > Admission is still $5. > > Please read this first before asking questions as all the info is here: > https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ > > Take care! > > Jeff Brace > VCF Fundraising Manager

2 1

pulling data from IBM 3480 tapes - anyone interested in $$
by Bill Degnan 05 May '26

05 May '26

I have an opportunity to read some 3480 and related IBM format tapes, looking for someone in the Phila area who has the hardware to archive/retrieve the data from this format. This would be a service for which you would gete paid. Contact me privately through kennettclassic.com/contact.cfm Thanks BIll

1 0

New VCF Swap Meet Location (right across the street)
by Jeffrey Brace 04 May '26

04 May '26

As you can see from this picture: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swap_Meet_Map_VCF_Brookdale-1.… The swap meet will be in a new location (right across the street from the old location). We are renting Brookdale's parking lot. So the price per space is now $25 per space and no discount for additional spaces. General Admission is still $5. Please read this first before asking questions as all the info is here: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ Take care! Jeff Brace VCF Fundraising Manager

1 0

Re: Printers was MSDOS
by Jeffrey Golas 04 May '26

04 May '26

I had a model 32 teletype at my Exhibit this year, which I think sometimes got more interest than the actual exhibit. It was mistaken for a 33 as they look similar but very different inside. I almost brought an epson dot matrix to print weather maps but ran out of table and car space. I also bought the Next laser printer in the consignment, we'll see if I can get it going. It would be cool to do a big focus on printing! Jeff

2 1