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The Museum's NeXT Cube
by Joseph Giliberti 19 Jun '26

19 Jun '26

Attention all: The museum's NeXT Cube needs the flash card rewritten so that it boots again. Who was the last person who got this done? Can you please do it again? Regards, Joe Giliberti

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Me on TV...
by William Sudbrink 19 Jun '26

19 Jun '26

Well, we will see whether I shine in my 15 minutes of fame or embarrass myself, but I will be on Chesapeake Collectables, Maryland Public Television's version of Antiques Roadshow, on June 15th at 7:30pm. Also repeated a couple of times later in the week. I will be showing (having appraised) a full up operational Altair 8800 along with the January 1975 Popular Electronics and an ADM-3A. It was running CP/M along with a couple of simple programs I wrote to provide some blinkenlights. MPT even mentions it in the intro to the June program guide: https://files.constantcontact.com/e88923da701/caa9ca5e-e0fe-4677-81f3-af4ea… Folks from Pennsylvania down to Virginia should be able to watch it locally. I think it will end up on the PBS web site after a couple of months. If anyone desperately wants to see it, and I'm not too embarrassed by it, I may stream my part from my server. Bill S. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Any Modelers out there?
by Douglas Crawford 18 Jun '26

18 Jun '26

Looking for experienced model painter to paint our 1/10 scale 3D printed ENIAC model that was fabricated in black. -- Best Regards, Douglas Crawford VCF Museum Manager InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ 07719

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OT: InfoAge Fundraiser Window replacement in 9032-A (The big exhibit room)
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Jun '26

15 Jun '26

Message from Steve Lang, a trustee of InfoAge and part of the model train group: *"Members,* *Most all of the member groups of InfoAge use 9032A. The windows are in deplorable condition. Board of Trustees member Matt Sniffen has provided a quote to replace them. The cost of the replacement windows is between $10,000 and $11,000. He will put up $5000 and install them. The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club would like to raise the balance of approximately $5000. GSC will match all donations up to $2500 which doubles every dollar that is donated. To date I have gotten commitments of $550 from individuals and one member group. With the GSC matching donation that is $1100 and we are just getting started. Please consider this project as all of the members will benefit from it. * *R. Steven Lang* *Marketing Director* *InfoAge Science and History Museums"* If you would like to donate to this fundraiser, then they are accepting donations by check to: InfoAge 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 In the note section specify "Window Replacement". Jeff Brace

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Lee Felsenstein Livestream Sun. Jun 14 at 1PM (Eastern)
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Jun '26

13 Jun '26

Lee Felsenstein livestream Sun. June 14 at 1PM (Eastern): https://youtube.com/live/Js6R3OIxiKY *Title*: A Look at Personal Computer History and its Future. *Description*: Why did personal computers come into existence? What happened to the confident predictions for the future of microprocessors? Why and how did a stratum of ordinary people develop their skills to take control over the direction of the most consequential technology that was headed in a different direction? From the vantage point of 54 years of participation in the personal computer industry I will offer some observations and viewpoints which may help to explain how we got here and why each of us is a consequential player in one of the world's most exceptional and unpredictable processes of mass participatory technological development. Because of their very nature as programmable handlers of information we have already seized control of the direction of personal computers -- we now stand at the threshold of their futures facing many different possible paths, not all of which are positive. We have, as individuals and collectively as a community, accomplished great things, and I hope to make the case that we have the opportunity, by honoring and applying what we have learned, to take the technology to new places such that we continue our process of expanding human possibilities, while having fun at the same time. See you there! Jeff Brace

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s100 cheap in NY
by Bill Degnan 12 Jun '26

12 Jun '26

found this $15 s100 parts system in Malverne, NY: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CpJ8kbsrx/?mibextid=wwXIfr not affiliated with seller, you need a facebook account to access link, etc Bill

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Lot of IBM cards on Facebook Marketplace
by Vince Besse 07 Jun '26

07 Jun '26

I wouldn't even know what to do with this stuff so it's not for me, but if anyone near Cherry Hill wants to take a chance on some clearly rather old looking PCBs that may or may not be for IBM computers, here you go. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1821942375676106/?

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SUN box keyboard and mouse
by Gregg Levine 05 Jun '26

05 Jun '26

Hello! I have here a SUN SPARC 5 system. For the longest it originally ran headless and attempted to either keep up as my website's server. And of course supply me with local files. The website end was downed a while later, the serving of files ended soon after. Problem I now want to restart it as a desktop, and I believe it wears proprietary to SUN connectors for the keyboard and mouse. I did not see any at the swapmeet. 4 It did seem to wear a standard VGA type video out connector on its back though. Would anyone have a spare of the keyboard and mouse that would work on this system available? ---- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature was once found posting rude messages in English in the Moscow subway."

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Filmographer Andy Singer @ Computer Church June 13
by Bill Degnan 03 Jun '26

03 Jun '26

Filmographer Andy Singer and his crew will be at the PA Computer Technology Museum, also known as the "Computer Church" in Parkesburg, PA to document the attendees, demonstrations, and conversations that help tell the larger story of computer preservation and the people who have dedicated themselves to keeping this history alive. Join us on June 13th (11-3) if you want to watch and/or be in the film. Contact me through kennettclassic.com if you're planning to go to the event. Andy says, "...We're incredibly excited about the project and grateful for all the help you've provided so far. Looking forward to meeting you in person and documenting what should be a fantastic weekend. .." Vintage Computer Safety For the documentary we plan to demonstrate techniques for testing unknown vintage computers SAFELY. If you have an item that you'd like to have assessed please bring it along. Thanks Bill

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Earliest version of MSDOS recovered
by Richard Cini 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

All — I haven’t been able to talk about this early MSDOS recovery project since a few of us began working on it in September, but you can see the blog post by Scott Hanselman here. Scott’s post links to both @BrokenPipe’s site and mine where we discuss the process. In short, I was able to get 700-ish pages of original source listings from Tim Paterson which I scanned and then we converted to workable source code. It’s the earliest known version of DOS code to exist in the wild. https://opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2026/04/28/continuing-the-story-of-ea… Rich http://cini.classiccmp.org/ https://github.com/RichCini Long Island S100 User’s Group Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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UK Atari STE on US via 240V transformer (50 vs 60 hz)?
by John Heritage 31 May '26

31 May '26

Hi folks, I'm importing an Atari STE from the UK, that requires 240V. I have a 120V to 240V transformer, and was wondering if that would work, or would there be a problem because the UK's grid runs at 50 Hz while the US grid runs at 60 Hz. I plan to replace the internal power supply with a modern 120V solution, but wanted to test the STE out of the box before I replaced the PSU. Thanks! John

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model 26 near Wall NJ
by Bill Degnan 31 May '26

31 May '26

not mine..Saw this on Facebook for thise of you into old model Teletypes https://www.facebook.com/share/1UVgMN74hK/?mibextid=wwXIfr b

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Swap meet space
by Sentrytv 30 May '26

30 May '26

Just an FYI, there was a typo on my application for space I am only taking one space not to and I paid for one Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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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 26 May '26

26 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 26 May '26

26 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 22 May '26

22 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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Would anyone be interested in this?
by David Keith 20 May '26

20 May '26

Thank you for your replies about the IBM 3705, here is Main CPU console Here is the head of the beast LOL https://www.ebay.com/itm/257516425290 if you look at the computer room a IBM 370/145 is in the foreground and a IBM 3705 is in the background and a IBM 3803 Tape Controller Control Panel https://www.ebay.com/itm/257493190285 I also have a IBM 3272 display wo/ the keyboard but not in good condition, I am liquidating my collection of mainframes consoles, but am keeping my Altair 8800 LOL Please share with anyone that maybe interested David duBose Herndon, VA beloved_wind(a)yahoo.com On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 08:00:21 PM EDT, vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org <vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org You can reach the person managing the list at vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Would anyone be interested in this? (David Keith) 2. Re: Would anyone be interested in this? (Dave McGuire) 3. Re: Would anyone be interested in this? (Jeff Galinat) 4. Re: Would anyone be interested in this? (Andrew Mattera) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 21:23:55 +0000 (UTC) From: David Keith <beloved_wind(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Would anyone be interested in this? To: "vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org" <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Message-ID: <539126236.3410544.1779225835076(a)mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Rare IBM System/370 3705 Communication Controller Front Panel w wiring Harness https://www.ebay.com/itm/257514814210 On Monday, May 18, 2026 at 08:00:21 PM EDT, <vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org You can reach the person managing the list at vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Swap Meet is May 30 (Jeffrey Brace) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:39 -0400 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet is May 30 To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Message-ID: <CALWfZAK47M-uTy3rZMbSq6B0rhF+JNg4k_BesLo1HQSN=zcoJw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Vendors sign up here: https://forms.gle/1c3VhwkHosDbHcjf7 Volunteers sign up here: https://forms.gle/9dqeeco58JPX4JRn6 Info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ Take care! Jeff Brace VCF Fundraising Manager End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 112, Issue 1 *********************************************** ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 18:34:31 -0400 From: Dave McGuire <mcguire(a)neurotica.com> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Re: Would anyone be interested in this? To: "vcf-midatlantic" <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Message-ID: <19e426058d8.285a.3c50d2b21ba2c2fda0de8a8b6bbe9ce4(a)neurotica.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Taxidermy. :-( -Dave On May 19, 2026 17:24:22 David Keith via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Rare IBM System/370 3705 Communication Controller Front Panel w wiring Harness > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/257514814210 > > > > > > > On Monday, May 18, 2026 at 08:00:21 PM EDT, <vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Swap Meet is May 30 (Jeffrey Brace) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:39 -0400 > From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet is May 30 > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Message-ID: > <CALWfZAK47M-uTy3rZMbSq6B0rhF+JNg4k_BesLo1HQSN=zcoJw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Vendors sign up here: https://forms.gle/1c3VhwkHosDbHcjf7 > Volunteers sign up here: https://forms.gle/9dqeeco58JPX4JRn6 > > Info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ > > Take care! > > Jeff Brace > VCF Fundraising Manager > > End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 112, Issue 1 > *********************************************** -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 15:41:08 -0700 From: Jeff Galinat <jgalinat(a)gmail.com> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Re: Would anyone be interested in this? To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Message-ID: <CAOWXy6Q+D0Ryg848EjMSFTAaaQ14uU5P-psHfTFKuKwkK2hc1Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Cool! I worked on those. It was a complex box but it was a very solid box. I only had 2 break on me. One was a power problem and one was a bad card that diagnostics found. Good thing since my experience was limited. On Tue, May 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM David Keith via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Rare IBM System/370 3705 Communication Controller Front Panel w wiring > Harness > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/257514814210 > > > > > > > On Monday, May 18, 2026 at 08:00:21 PM EDT, < > vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Swap Meet is May 30 (Jeffrey Brace) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:39 -0400 > From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet is May 30 > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Message-ID: > <CALWfZAK47M-uTy3rZMbSq6B0rhF+JNg4k_BesLo1HQSN=zcoJw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Vendors sign up here: https://forms.gle/1c3VhwkHosDbHcjf7 > Volunteers sign up here: https://forms.gle/9dqeeco58JPX4JRn6 > > Info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ > > Take care! > > Jeff Brace > VCF Fundraising Manager > > End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 112, Issue 1 > *********************************************** > ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 19:53:19 -0400 From: Andrew Mattera <andrew.mattera(a)vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Re: Would anyone be interested in this? To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Cc: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Message-ID: <9C71FB52-266B-445C-AF04-E37783EC861B(a)vcfed.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I saw on a discord server someone's collection of mini computer front panels and had the same sentiment. Taxidermy is the biggest death of the minis, all the good ones too, you'll rarely find PDP11/70s in the wild as a result. very sad. Thanks, Andrew Mattera > On May 19, 2026, at 18:34, Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Taxidermy. :-( > > -Dave > >> On May 19, 2026 17:24:22 David Keith via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> Rare IBM System/370 3705 Communication Controller Front Panel w wiring Harness >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/257514814210 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Monday, May 18, 2026 at 08:00:21 PM EDT, <vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or >> body 'help' to >> vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Swap Meet is May 30 (Jeffrey Brace) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:39 -0400 >> From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> >> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet is May 30 >> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> >> Message-ID: >> <CALWfZAK47M-uTy3rZMbSq6B0rhF+JNg4k_BesLo1HQSN=zcoJw(a)mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" >> >> Vendors sign up here: https://forms.gle/1c3VhwkHosDbHcjf7 >> Volunteers sign up here: https://forms.gle/9dqeeco58JPX4JRn6 >> >> Info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ >> >> Take care! >> >> Jeff Brace >> VCF Fundraising Manager >> >> End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 112, Issue 1 >> *********************************************** > > > -- > Dave McGuire, AK4HZ > New Kensington, PA > > End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 113, Issue 1 ***********************************************

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Would anyone be interested in this?
by David Keith 19 May '26

19 May '26

Rare IBM System/370 3705 Communication Controller Front Panel w wiring Harness https://www.ebay.com/itm/257514814210 On Monday, May 18, 2026 at 08:00:21 PM EDT, <vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org You can reach the person managing the list at vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Swap Meet is May 30 (Jeffrey Brace) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:39 -0400 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet is May 30 To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Message-ID: <CALWfZAK47M-uTy3rZMbSq6B0rhF+JNg4k_BesLo1HQSN=zcoJw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Vendors sign up here: https://forms.gle/1c3VhwkHosDbHcjf7 Volunteers sign up here: https://forms.gle/9dqeeco58JPX4JRn6 Info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ Take care! Jeff Brace VCF Fundraising Manager End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 112, Issue 1 ***********************************************

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Swap Meet is May 30
by Jeffrey Brace 18 May '26

18 May '26

Vendors sign up here: https://forms.gle/1c3VhwkHosDbHcjf7 Volunteers sign up here: https://forms.gle/9dqeeco58JPX4JRn6 Info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ Take care! Jeff Brace VCF Fundraising Manager

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Swap Meet (5/30/26) update
by Jeffrey Brace 16 May '26

16 May '26

We are doubling the vendor space to 18' x 18'. We determined from a survey of the lot that a 9' x 18' space was too small. We have enough space in the new area to accommodate. When we had the big parking lot we didn't have parking lines, so it was hard to know exactly how much space people used. We are working on getting a food truck, but at this point there are no commercial trucks available or willing to do it. We were supposed to have the Fire Truck Museum guys, but they were not able to get any volunteers to do it. I found this out last minute after months of trying to nail down a commitment. We have the InfoAge Kitchen Truck, but we don't have volunteers to run it. They would need to be food safe certified, buy all the food, cook the food, get the Wall Township permit, etc. Getting a commercial food truck is next to impossible. Believe me, I tried for years to get one at the swap meet. They just don't think that they can make enough money on it. At VCF East, yes, they make money, but not for a swap meet. And it's tourist season too. We are getting vendors registering. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZcnVFT2lfJJuYwwJSwclxfyvZFBd1kp1… Take care! Jeff Brace VCF Fundraising Manager

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8080 monitor command line processor help needed
by Richard Cini 15 May '26

15 May '26

All — I’m working on a reconstruction project (an unpublished time slicing OS for an 8080-target) and the command dispatcher code is missing. So, I’m trying to write a functional equivalent and I’m having some problems that I could use some help with. The OS is like a monitor but has a callable API (which I’m ignoring for now). The command loop is pretty generic — set the stack, get a line from the console, parse it and execute, and jump back. The “get line” is pretty generic and actually works fine. Grab chars and put them in a zero-terminated buffer; return on CR. The table of commands is structured like the following. The target address right now simply prints a unique character on the screen and jumps back to the top of the monitor loop via a RET (since the parser is call’ed). ; Command dispatch table, padded to max chars of 4 CMD_LEN equ 5 ; including NULL NUM_CMDS equ 26 CTABLE: db 'AS ',0 ; assign dw ASSIGN ; target address {25 additional entries} Here’s what I’ve come up with for the parse and execute routine, which admittedly is based on some AI stuff. ; ----------------------------- ; SEARCH - see of the command entered is valid. ; ----------------------------- PARSE: lxi H,TBUFF ; get ptr of command buffer MVI B,NUM_CMDS ; Set command count LXI D,CTABLE ; Point to command table LOOP: PUSH H ; Save input buffer pointer PUSH D ; Save table pointer CALL STR_COMPARE ; Compare input with table entry JZ CMD_FOUND ; If Zero flag set, strings match POP D ; Restore table pointer POP H ; Restore input pointer ; Move to next table entry LXI H,CMD_LEN + 2 ; Size of entry (string + address) DAD D XCHG DCR B ; Decrement command count JNZ LOOP ; Continue if more commands JMP CMD_NOT_FOUND CMD_FOUND: POP D ; Clean stack (table pointer) POP H ; Clean stack (input pointer) INX D INX D ; DE points to target address in table XCHG ; move to HL MOV A,M ; Get low byte of routine address MOV E,A ; set (DE) to command number MVI D,0 DAD D DAD D ; (HL)=(CMDADR)+2*(command number) MOV A,M ; now pick out this address INX H MOV H,M MOV L,A PCHL ;now execute it. ; Routines return to the monitor via a RET ; RET CMD_NOT_FOUND: XRA A ; sets Z-flag ret ;--- String Comparison Subroutine --- ; Inputs: HL = Input Buffer, DE = Table Entry ; Destroys: A, HL, DE ; Z=1 if match STR_COMPARE: MVI C,CMD_LEN ; Comparison length COMP_LOOP: LDAX D CMP M RNZ ; Return if not equal INX D INX H DCR C ; decrement count JNZ COMP_LOOP ; Loop XRA A ; Match found: set Zero flag RET In no case that I’ve experimented with does the parser print the right character for the routine that’s typed in. The character case is right — upper-case is returned from the keyboard input routine. It’s been a long time since I’ve worked in 8080 so a different set of eyes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Rich -- Rich Cini http://cini.classiccmp.org https://github.com/RichCini

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10th Anniversary of our current Museum 3.0!
by Jeffrey Brace 14 May '26

14 May '26

I was looking through some old e-mails and noticed that on April 15, 2016 we opened up our current version 3.0 of the VCF museum for VCF East 2016. It's hard to believe that so much time has passed for this version of the museum! I remember helping set it up and all the changes that have happened over the years. We took a few months to get everything moved from version 2.0 (9032-C) and set up in the existing spot in 9010-A. Jeff Brace

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Re: Swap Meet (5/30/26) update
by Jeff G 11 May '26

11 May '26

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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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VCF swap meet
by Sentrytv 06 May '26

06 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.

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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

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pulling data from IBM 3480 tapes - anyone interested in $$
by Bill Degnan 04 May '26

04 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

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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

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Re: Printers was MSDOS
by Jeffrey Golas 03 May '26

03 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

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Lost Fluke in CDL (VCF East)
by CJ Reha 02 May '26

02 May '26

Hi all, This is perhaps a bit embarrassingly late, but I'm finally getting unpacked from VCF East and realized my Fluke multimeter is missing. I was using it for a time in the CDL to work on a few CRT monitors, and I think in the fog of confusion surrounding the unfortunate events on Sunday I may have left it in there by accident. If anyone sees a kinda dirty Fluke 87 III with a nice set of Pomona probes please let me know! Frankly I care a lot more about the probes than the meter, they were expensive!! :) All the best, CJ

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VCF East Pics?
by William Sudbrink 01 May '26

01 May '26

Wish I could have been there but just couldn't. Does anyone have pictures/video of the whole thing up yet? I'd love to see some of the Ohio Scientific exhibits. Thanks, Bill S. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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UU NET archives
by Gregg Levine 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Hello! Back around the early days of Linux, I ran a 2.2.18 kernel setup on a Dell. It was connected to the Internet via an external modem, (the Dell normally ran Windows 98SE and the modem was an internal Windows only one.) I would from time to time visit the FTP site behind UU NET and noted the presence of compressed source code archives. I would then download any of them, and extract them appropriately, they were SHAR archives, and I was able to do so. Naturally not all of them would work. That is to compile using the tools found in those days. I do not even think they will work today. Naturally when the vendor behind the site was bought by Verizon, I noted that it all went away. Would anyone besides Dave M, know where the site was saved to before it was turned off by mistake. (I wrote and asked Dave M directly.) Oh and the dino is asleep until July. ---- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature was once found posting rude messages in English in the Moscow subway."

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VCF West 2026 Registration is open!
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Apr '26

25 Apr '26

VCF West 2026 will be held on August 1st and 2nd at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. We have opened registration for exhibits, vendors, speakers, and volunteers. Please visit our event application at https://em.vcfed.org/events/vcf-west-2026 to register. Also, please note that this software is new, so there may be a bug or two. Please report any issues, or send any questions or comments to vcfwest(a)vcfed.org. Thank you!

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VCF East 2026 Post Event Survey
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

VCF East was quite successful in many ways. Please take a few minutes by answering this anonymous survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QG6YFV Take care! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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First Day of Consignment
by Christian Liendo 22 Apr '26

22 Apr '26

https://youtu.be/HQ2oNDdv2mg

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bcf east pics
by Bill Degnan 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

I did not take a lot of pics this year like I usually do...sorry. Mostly I got the OSI exhibit tables because that's where I was most if the time. I included some pics of the museum, too. https://www.vintagecomputer.net/vcf2026/ and if youre interested in Ohio Scientific Challenger 1P computer hacking I took a lot of new pics of the more modified of the two 1Ps I exhibited: https://www.vintagecomputer.net/osi/Challenger_1P/ (click the File Date column header to see the new files by date) if you see any errors in the photos' names let me know Bill

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Re: VCF swap meet May 2026
by Andrew Mattera 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

....... what??????? You do know, this is listserv is archived and viewable to the public, this isn't IRC..... Thanks, Andrew Mattera > On Apr 21, 2026, at 19:47, Gregg Levine via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hello! > I see. Yes it is indeed across the street, more like in back of the > original Swap Meet location. And Dave? Please insist that the Yeti > with the blue hat allow you to hold the device you are using to read > and reply to these. He has enough work to do, what with networking > fifty PDP-11s and 100 Vaxes together. > ---- > Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com > "This signature was once found posting rude messages in English in the > Moscow subway." > > On Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> >> Go get some sleep, Jeff. You've certainly earned it. >> >> -Dave >> >> On 4/21/26 18:25, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >>> I see. Yes. Freudian slip. Too tired. Focusing on answering emails and >>> getting the survey prepared. >>> On Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM David Gesswein via vcf-midatlantic < >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >>>> He was commenting on the typo swat for swap. I suspect your way too tired >>>> to notice typos. Arrows didn't point to correct spot on phone. >>>> On Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 06:13:20PM -0400, Jeffrey Brace via >>>> vcf-midatlantic wrote: >>>>> On Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic < >>>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >>>>>> On 4/21/26 17:26, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >>>>>>> It is across the street from where the swat meet used to be. >>>>>> ^^^^ >>>>>> Freudian slip? ;) >>>>> I don't believe so. So the swap meet used to be in a large parking lot on >>>>> Monmouth Boulevard with no exact address. Now it is across the street >>>> from >>>>> there at 800 Monmouth Boulevard (Brookdale Wall Campus). So it is is >>>> across >>>>> the street (Brookdale parking lot) from where it was last time (Big >>>> parking >>>>> lot on Monmouth Boulevard). >>>>> It will be here: 40°11'02.6"N 74°03'47.9"W >>>>> Not here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bjJxzkqXhcKqh29B7 >>>>> Here: >>>> https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VCF_East_Swap_Meet_Parking.png >>>>> NOT here: >>>> https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VCF_East_Swap_Meet_Parking.png >>>>>> -Dave >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Dave McGuire, AK4HZ >>>>>> New Kensington, PA >> >> >> -- >> Dave McGuire, AK4HZ >> New Kensington, PA

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VCF swap meet May 2026
by Sentrytv 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Good afternoon to all: I have a couple of questions about the swap meet parking. Are the attendees/buyers supposed to park in the small lot which has about 30 spaces? I see the large lot has about 130 spaces and I assume that that is for vendors? Or is parking for attendees/buyers across the street? Please let me know. Thank you. Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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VCF East was "the bomb"
by Bill Degnan 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Too early?

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"That Was Crazy" - Retro Panel Gets Interrupted After Bomb Threat
by Christian Liendo 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/that-was-crazy-retro-panel-gets-…

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