September 2026 - vcf-midatlantic

LSSM fundraiser better link
by Dave McGuire 30 Sep '26

30 Sep '26

I just realized that I put a link to the Facebook page in the fundraiser announcement email. That was dumb, I blame caffeine shortage. Here's the actual fundraiser page: https://lssmuseum.square.site/s/order?item=ZVRQRT72ES3KOZJKKAEWFSK6 -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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LSSM software release
by Dave McGuire 30 Sep '26

30 Sep '26

It is my pleasure to announce the release of several software packages from LSSM. These packages were developed over several years for our internal use to support our work. We've recently spent some time cleaning them up, writing documentation, and preparing them for public release. The list is here: https://www.lssmuseum.org/our_software Some highlights: - An extensive serial PDP-11 disk image transfer tool - A block browser for RSP (DEC TU-58) drives - MODCOMP diagnostic transfer utilities - A TUI viewer/navigator for .tap and .tpc tape image files - Emulator and cross-assembler for the Varian 620 family - Emulator, cross-assembler, and BASIC for the Westinghouse P-50 - New programming documentation for the V620 and P-50 - Some new clients and servers for the CCSO Ph/Qi protocol - A new, modern Gopher client - Some other random tools Bug reports are welcome; there's a link to the bug report form on the page referenced above. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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LSSM's 2026 fundraiser is live!
by Dave McGuire 29 Sep '26

29 Sep '26

Hi folks! Every year, the Large Scale Systems Museum asks our community to help keep computer history alive. This year, we're doing it with our POWER ON fundraiser. Your support helps us preserve, maintain, and share our collection of working historic computer systems and continue making the museum available to the public. We've also created some special supporter rewards this year, including our limited-edition LSSM 11th Anniversary Coin. There are several ways to support POWER ON 2026, from $32 all the way up to $2,048, in nice civilized powers of two. See all the supporter levels and rewards here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1735010831960116&set=a.526497526144792 Thanks, -Dave McGuire, LSSM -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Complete Saturn V Guidance Computer Core Memory Module
by Christian Liendo 29 Sep '26

29 Sep '26

Anyone looking for a Saturn V Guidance Computer Core Memory Module https://connect.invaluable.com/usspace/auction-lot/complete-saturn-v-guidan…

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IA status?
by Dave McGuire 28 Sep '26

28 Sep '26

Is everyone/everything ok at IA? -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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VCF Museum (and all InfoAge museums) closed due to Northeaster
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Sep '26

26 Sep '26

Emergency Closing Saturday 9/26 and Sunday 9/27 due to the Northeaster.The NJ Governor has declared a state of emergency for this weekend. It covers Monmouth and Ocean county. VCF and all InfoAge museums will be closed Saturday and Sunday. Stay safe everyone! 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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free comp history books on FB mktpl
by Bill Degnan 24 Sep '26

24 Sep '26

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DpdYsAQB9/?mibextid=wwXIfr (i saw this, but I already have these) b

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Flynn Lives Tron Jacket
by Christian Liendo 23 Sep '26

23 Sep '26

I remember a number of people complimented me on my jacket I wore at VCF East and West. It's available again. https://www.rsvlts.com/products/disneys-tron-light-suit-reversible-bomber-j…

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Is there a date for the Festivus Party?
by Christian Liendo 21 Sep '26

21 Sep '26

My CG unit is now out of Virginia and my dates are all over the place and I wanted to see if this fell on a drill date

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Workshop Entrance
by Jeff Salzman 19 Sep '26

19 Sep '26

For those new to the workshop, here is the entrance to the Workshop. The door is wedged open due to the automatic lock, but should remain closed throughout the day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11_MXF40fY0SotE_2EFq8QG7HELd7MPIx/view?usp=… You will be able to see this door from the main gate. When you arrive, let the person at the gate know you are here for the VCF Workshop and they should let you in. Park anywhere along the edge on the road across from the Workshop building, but NOT on the side marked as a fire zone.

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