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Repair Workshop overflow space 9032-A (Aug 26 & 27, 2023)
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Aug '23

24 Aug '23

As the repair workshops are getting crowded, I'm going to be reserving 9032-A again which will provide plenty of room for everyone. If you are interested in using that space, then let me know and I will have it open for you at the next repair workshop Aug 26 & 27. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Important Repair Workshop Info (August 26 & 27, 2023)
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Aug '23

23 Aug '23

Hello everyone, Just a reminder that there is a repair workshop this coming weekend. A new rule is that everyone should park on one side of the road to allow for fire truck access in case of an emergency. This comes as a directive from InfoAge. On Saturday, you can unload and then park in the main parking lot due to the car show which runs from 11AM to 4PM. For anyone interested, we will be going to Steve Anderson's house after Sunday's breakfast to buy what he is selling. He has found more stuff! Signup for August 2023 Repair Workshop here: August 2023 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fWMqLQ_8wqgUHlUJMqLlH84z3CPpOzc2Tb-…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Overflow space is in 9032-A Sign up to guarantee a space in your preferred area!!! *DATES*: August 26 & 27, 2023 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) Building 9032-A (Big open rectangle room where we used to have repair workshops) TIME: Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* - $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: Volunteer only BBQ from 4PM to 7PM. *Sunday Morning*: Blue Swan at 9AM *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Park one side of the street (not the 9010 building side). QUESTIONS? PHONE: (732) 722 - 5015 EMAIL: repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Ideas for 2024 t-shirt
by Christian Liendo 23 Aug '23

23 Aug '23

1984 Mac 128 1984 IBM PC/AT 1964 BASIC 1964 IBM System/360 I do like the Xerox Parc though

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welder needed
by Dmitry _ 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

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Sign needed for the VCF Museum. ;-)
by Neil Cherry 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

ACHTUNG! Alles turisten und nonteknischen lookenspeepers! Das komputermaschine ist nicht für der gefingerpoken und mittengraben! Oderwise ist easy to schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und poppencorken mit spitzensparken. Ist nicht für gewerken bei dummkopfen. Der rubbernecken sightseeren keepen das cottonpicken händer in das pockets muss. Zo relaxen und watschen der blinkenlichts. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Sign needed for the VCF Museum. ;-)
by Thomas G 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

Dies muss zunächst an den Altrechnerverbandmuseumlenkungsausschuss gesendet werden, bevor es dann an den Altrechnerverbandvorstand gesendet werden, zur Zuweisung von Mitteln aus dem Altrechnerverbandmuseumhaushaltsplan. Ordnung muss sein! On Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 12:48 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Ich kann mich noch genau daran erinnern, dass ich diesen Beitrag schon > einmal gesehen > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Aug 22, 2023, at 12:41 PM, Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > ACHTUNG! > > Alles turisten und nonteknischen lookenspeepers! > > Das komputermaschine ist nicht für der gefingerpoken und mittengraben! > Oderwise ist easy to schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und > poppencorken mit spitzensparken. > > Ist nicht für gewerken bei dummkopfen. Der rubbernecken sightseeren > keepen das cottonpicken händer in das pockets muss. > > Zo relaxen und watschen der blinkenlichts. > > > > -- > > Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com > > http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site > > http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog > > Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ >

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RE: Ideas for 2024 t-shirt
by David Hayden 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

> Who has a good idea for a VCF 2024 t-shirt design? I see that 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the Xerox PARC Alto's introduction. That might make a nice t-shirt design. Dave

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Ideas for 2024 t-shirt
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

As 2023 winds down and the last order for the 2023 t-shirts are made, we are planning on the design for the 2024 t-shirt. We have a few ideas mulling about, but would like a few more and then have a vote. Who has a good idea for a VCF 2024 t-shirt design? Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Last chance for a VCF 2023 t-shirt
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

We sold out of most sizes at VCF West, but I will be making one more re-order for VCF 2023 t-shirts. Back: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/VCF_2023_T-shirt_Back-scaled.jpg Front: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023 /08/VCF_2023_T-shirt_Front-scaled.jpg If you are interested in buying one then send an email to swag(a)vcfed.org Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF West 2023 Recap on The Coriolis Effect
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk_wrogr-cE Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF West 2023 videos coming soon!
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

The video and audio quality was quite good from this year's recordings so no need to fix anything so far. I still need a few days to review all of them. I will start to intersperse the VCF West 2023 videos with the remaining VCF East 2023 videos. They come out once per week on Saturday at 6:30PM EDT. The first VCF West 2023 video to be released will be Dave Plummer's life story. He's the Dave from "Dave's Garage" YouTube channel. Many more to follow! For reference VCF's YouTube channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@vcfederation Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Livestreaming event: September 16, 2023: Liza Loop, Cynthia Solomon, Brian Silverman and Margaret Morabito
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Aug '23

18 Aug '23

I'm going to live stream to VCF's YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@vcfederation) a group Zoom talk with Liza Loop, Cynthia Solomon, Brian Silverman and Margaret Morabito. It will be a follow-up to their talks as well as stimulating conversations between like minded individuals. This worked well when I did the livestreamed Nabu talk with Leo Binkowski, DJ Sures and Brian Johnson. It was fun and informative. If anyone has any questions that you want me to ask them, then let me know. I will be compiling questions and hope to start discussions before the talk. I created a channel on our Discord server ed-tech and created a VCF forum thread to get the conversation started as well as build up interest. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Odd 60's artifact
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Aug '23

17 Aug '23

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KokerJP3GTNMfWJZ7JV5kxvjQ4qNluZU/view?usp=… Owner says: *"It is a kit, best as I can recall, from mid to late '60s. Can't remember if it was heathkit, radio shack, or something else. I can't find the instructions, but left side did binary conversions, right side played nim, and have no clue what the unlabeled wheels were for. Was stored double bagged in the garage rafters. Without the instruction I can't verify if all the contacts are still in place. I got it as part of a science fair project on computers. Let me know if vcfed has any interest."* Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Repair workshop Aug 26 & 27, 2023 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Aug '23

16 Aug '23

Hello everyone, The repair workshop weekend is August 26 & 27. Signup is here. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fWMqLQ_8wqgUHlUJMqLlH84z3CPpOzc2Tb-…> There will also be a free barbecue for all volunteers. InfoAge is sponsoring the BBQ, which is August 26, from 4PM to 7PM. If you are going, then sign up for the repair workshop. The barbeque is free to all VCF volunteers. ButI need to know how many are coming. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Who's going to VCF MidWest?
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Aug '23

12 Aug '23

So far I know that I'm going. Ian Litchfield, Thomas G, Alex Jacocks, Connor?, Ian Primus? I applied for a table for VCF just now, but may not get one because I thought someone had already submitted a request *and* they are full up on tables. We are on standby until they can figure out if they can fit us. Looks like it will be another big show! Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Call for volunteers for warehouse improvement
by Thomas G 10 Aug '23

10 Aug '23

Hello all! This is a call for volunteers for the first phase of a plan to improve our warehouse with climate control, insulation, improved security, etc. We have plans to move our warehouse to another section, but that section isn't ready yet. In the meantime we are planning on doing what we can to secure our existing warehouse section until our new warehouse section is ready. We were given 5 large portable air conditioners which we used during VCF East 2021 in the consignment room. We plan on using them to help with dehumidification and temperature control in the warehouse. We have other measures that will greatly help with temperature and moisture control as well. We need able-bodied volunteers to help with: - sealing windows with spray foam to prevent drafts - covering windows with tarps to block light - moving racks within the warehouse to make room for new A/C units - plumbing A/C units into attic Date and time is Saturday, August 12th at 10:00 AM. Location is Infoage, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall NJ Please shoot me an email to let me know if you'll be attending. Hope to see you here! -Thomas Gilinsky

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Volunteer BBQ @ InfoAge Saturday Aug 26, 4PM to 7PM
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Aug '23

09 Aug '23

Hello everyone, I need a head count for the InfoAge sponsored BBQ which is August 26, from 4PM to 7PM. If you are going, then sign up for the repair workshop. The barbeque is free to all VCF volunteers. The repair workshop weekend is August 26 & 27. Signup is here. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fWMqLQ_8wqgUHlUJMqLlH84z3CPpOzc2Tb-…> Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Shugart 860 terminator
by Mike Loewen 07 Aug '23

07 Aug '23

Does anyone have a part number for the terminator resistor pack for a Shugart 860? The only part number in the service manual is a Shugart number (16837) and the schematic is less than helpful. It's a 14-pin DIP, listed as a 220/330 ohm. It's possible that it's a Dale MDP1405-221/331G, but I'm not sure. The schematic shows pin 14 is a common pin, connected to +5V. Any help would be appreciated. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Spanish FUJITSU FM-NEW7 (Dual 68B09 cpus)
by Neil Cherry 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

I'd never heard of this but hope others might find it interesting. This 8-Bit Computer Has Two CPUs (And One Acts As A GPU!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LTMYocpE9M I won't be picking up the one on EBay. :-) Right now I have many other interesting computers/boards I need to work on. :-) -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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Bendix for sale
by Christian Liendo 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

There is another large RR Auction with some nice Apple stuff, but there is a Bendix for sale https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/347709906735051-bendix-g-15-t…

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System Source Swap Meet Report?
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

I was unable to make it to the System Source Swap Meet a few weeks ago due multiple work commitments. Can anyone give a report on how it went? Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Corey Cohen cited in AP article
by Christopher Gioconda 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Way to go Corey! https://apnews.com/article/vintage-apple-computer-auction-jobs-wozniak-6757…

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Off topic - LFP UPS for small system backup?
by John Heritage 29 Jul '23

29 Jul '23

Off topic. Is anyone using (retail or homemade) a Lithium Ion battery (preferably LFP) UPS for backing up a home server or router? Any recommendations for devices? (Would like something with minimum 300Wh of capacity and able to sustain 100W load. More is certainly OK). Thanks.

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Sun and other systems FTGH
by Mike Loewen 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

I picked up a load of vintage systems in Beltsville, MD this afternoon, and there are still a bunch left. These are designated for serious collectors, or people that will repair/redistribute them. From what I recall: Tandy 2000 and keyboard Epson FX-80 printer Sun SPARCstation 1 Sun SPARCstation 2 (several) Sun SPARCstation 5 (at least 2) Sun keyboards Sun 3/60, keyboard and hard drive/tape drive unit Compaq portables (2) Some Mac hardware If you're interested, contact me off-list and I'll send you his contact info. No recycling or Ebay flippers! Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Looking for a Palm IIIc
by Gregg Levine 22 Jul '23

22 Jul '23

Hello! I've got an interesting problem. Basically I make use of any of three different Palm IIx devices I have here to display data from available hardware on my collection of breadboards. And I've reached the point in my work where the apps I use on the thing would look better on a color display enabled Palm. Usual terms apply. Oh and the velociraptors are all off this coming week and all of next month. Something about a conference someplace. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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Former VCF Board Member gets on Hackaday
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Former VCF Board member Mike Brutman got interviewed by Hackaday for his PCjr: https://hackaday.com/2023/07/20/pcjr-webserver-hits-2500-hours-uptime/#more… Jeff Brace

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Kevin Mitnick Obituary
by Christian Liendo 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

I'm very much surprised to see this. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/las-vegas-nv/kevin-mitnick-11371…

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Windows 2000
by Bill Degnan 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Just curious...does anyone have a working win 2000 system that they can access secure sites? Need TLS 4 or a work around? Not mission critical but I'd like to know if anyone has a way to make it work. Sure I could put something newer on my P-III PC. So.again, my question is, does anyone have a working win 2000 machine than can access sites that require an SSL. Or should I set up a proxy? Bill

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Sun IPX questions
by Richard Cini 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

All — I recently picked-up a nice condition Sun IPX (used to control a wafted stepping machine) and it largely works perfectly. I’m no Unix expert, but there are a couple of things I can’t seem to get working so I thought I’d ask the group. Printing — The IPX runs SunOS 4.1.4/Solaris 1.1.2. I have two networked Canon printers at home and both supposedly work with IPP/LPD but I can’t get any output. I have the IP set in /etc/hosts and what I think is the right definition in /etc/printcap, but no success yet. If someone has gotten this working let me know. I also thought about using a Raspberry Pi as a CUPS server but I haven’t gotten that working either. Floppy — can’t seem to get this working either. It passes the rudimentary diagnostics in OpenBoot, but I’ve tried mounting it from the shell with no success using the “pcfs” modifier. Anyway, if someone with Sun experience could nudge me in the right direction I’d appreciate it. I’ve put up a web page on my site with details of the machine. Thanks! Rich http://cini.classiccmp.org/ Long Island S100 User’s Group Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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There is a vintage computer rental business in Trenton?
by Christian Liendo 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

I didn't know this existed. https://www.karlbusinessmachines.com/vintage-computer-rentals.html

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OT: IBM 2U Server Interest? Pick-up at System Source
by Jonathan Chapman 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

All, I've been clearing out older server hardware that's merely old/obsolete, not vintage. I have two left, and I'd rather not ship them: https://www.ebay.com/itm/275855570486 If anyone is interested, I can bring them to System Source this weekend, but I'm not going to take up space in the car if there's no interest. Thanks, Jonathan

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calling all HAMS for solar eclipse party
by Jeffrey Jonas 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

Solar Eclipse QSO Party: a NASA supported citizen science event https://hamsci.org/seqp-rules 14 Oct 2023 1200 \xe2\x80\x93 2200 UTC (Partial eclipse begins ~1500 UTC in Oregon ends ~1840 UTC in Texas) 8 Apr 2024 1400-2400 UTC (Partial eclipse begins ~1710 UTC in Texas and ends ~2040 UTC in Maine) Objective: To generate observations of propagation by the Reverse Beacon Network and PSKReporter event logs before, during, and aft er the eclipse on the amateur bands for the purpose of ionospheric sounding. The Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP) is unique among ham radio competitions as it awards points for two-way QSOs (ham to h am contacts via radio) and bonus points for reception reports from skimmers, RBN nodes and the like. Please be aware that the SEQP is one of many events to be held during the HamSCI Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Scienc e. You are welcome to participate in more than one event ...

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Folks who like Toshiba Librettos may like this...
by Dave Shevett 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

I just posted a video that really highlights the Toshiba Libretto - folks who have seen me at the VCF events with my handheld collection probably no my Libretto 110CT well - it gets a lot of attention. This one is about using the libretty to scavenge some data from an old GIS / GPS device via PCMCIA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz799S9TTCQ -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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System Source Swap Meet!
by Ethan O'Toole 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Heya, Is there a flyer or anything for the System Source swap meet? Would like to drop it on Craigslist and such. Try to wrestle up more buyers and sellers. I will sign up as a seller this weekend as well! - Ethan

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OFF OFF TOPIC Crestron software needed
by Sentrytv 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

I have a need for a specific software package. What I need is the CRESTRON software used for diagnostics and programming of their equipment. For 20 years I worked for a Crestron partner but I am no longer with those companies. In order for me to download the software, I would have to be at CRESTRON partner. I do have a CRESTRON account not as a Crestron partner. I am wondering if there’s anybody out there that would be able to help me out. I need to diagnose and reprogram a CRESTRON DMPS3 300 C processor and touch panel. If I have a software I can do the work myself. If there is anybody out there that can and will help me please let me know. Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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OT: Sussex Hamfest Sunday 7/16
by Kelly Leavitt 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

Many VCFed members attend this hamfest in Sussex County NJ. Stop by the kitchen and say hello Sussex Hamfest Sunday July 16, 2023 "Rain or Shine since 79" Sussex County Fair Grounds 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ 07822 (GPS: Lat/Long N41-08-10.2 / W74 43 01.9 Decimal 41.136200 / -74.717233) VE Session at 10 AM in Fair Grounds Administration Building Walk ins Allowed Gates open for Vendors at 6 AM and for Buyers at 8 AM Fees: * Buyers $8 * Tailgaters $25 (Includes 1 admission) * Indoor Tables $25 (Includes 1 Admission) * Overnight parking (Fees charged by Fair Grounds): RV type vehicles $50. Other Vehicles, tents, etc. $20 For further information – Email: Hamfest(a)scarcnj.org<mailto:Email:%20%20%20Hamfest@scarcnj.org> Hamfest telephone: 973-862-8124 (new number) Sussex County Hamfest Committee "Rain or Shine since 79"

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2708 eprom programmer wanted / suggestions
by Bill Degnan 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

That looks pretty good. B On Sun, Jul 9, 2023, 12:09 AM Brian Marstella via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > While I have used mine very little, the ARLabs programmer > https://www.arlabs.com/device.html handles many original PROM devices as > well as many, many other devices through modern. Some devices require > additional adapters and looks like they can get expensive. I bought mine > used from someone on a message board several years ago for $100 including > an EPROM eraser. It also included the adapter for 1702s. > > On Sat, Jul 8, 2023 at 10:20 PM Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > I did not know Martin offered a 2708 model. Thanks. Is the Dajen > reliable > > for you? I still need to repair mine. > > Thanks. > > Bill > > > > On Sat, Jul 8, 2023, 10:05 PM Jonathan Chapman via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > Bill, > > > > > > If you're buying something, get Martin Eberhard's programmer. > > > > > > Remember, your Dajen SCI will program 2708s! > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Jonathan > > > > > > ------- Original Message ------- > > > On Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at 22:00, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am hoping someone has a suggestion as to where I can get a 2708 > eprom > > > > programmer. I don't mind spending a fair price for something reliable > > and > > > > solid. I would rather have one that is modern, but vintage is OK. If > I > > > > have to I will build from a kit, but I prefer a manufactured model. > > Most > > > > of the 2708's I need to make are for S-100 systems. > > > > > > > > I have a 1702 and a programmer and another that does everything north > > of > > > > 2708 (2716, 2732, etc) but nothing for the 2708s. > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > > > Bill > > > > > >

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2708 eprom programmer wanted / suggestions
by Bill Degnan 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

I am hoping someone has a suggestion as to where I can get a 2708 eprom programmer. I don't mind spending a fair price for something reliable and solid. I would rather have one that is modern, but vintage is OK. If I have to I will build from a kit, but I prefer a manufactured model. Most of the 2708's I need to make are for S-100 systems. I have a 1702 and a programmer and another that does everything north of 2708 (2716, 2732, etc) but nothing for the 2708s. Thanks Bill

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Pdp-8 focal @ Kennett Classic
by Bill Degnan 08 Jul '23

08 Jul '23

Saturday at the museum we're going to try to load FOCAL from papertape into the PDP-8 system. 12 noon to ? All are welcome. Also going to document system in detail, measure voltages, etc. Kennettclassic.com Bill

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Repair Workshop Breakfast tomorrow 7/9
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Jul '23

08 Jul '23

We are meeting at Blue Swan at 9:30AM. -- Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Repair Workshop This Weekend (July 8 & 9, 2023) Info
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

Hello everyone, Just a reminder that there is a repair workshop this coming weekend. A new rule is that everyone should park on one side of the road to allow for fire truck access in case of an emergency. This comes as a directive from InfoAge. For anyone interested, we will be going to a member's house after Sunday's breakfast to buy what he is selling. Signup for July 2023 Repair Workshop here: July 2023 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TJJxdL8skd7giR1miP-5AKMHwoBSqU7gse-…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Sign up to guarantee a space in your preferred area!!! *DATES*: July 8 & 9, 2023 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) TIME: Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* - $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM*: Not sure where we will go, likely to MJs. *Sunday Morning*: Blue Swan at 9AM *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Park on side of the street. QUESTIONS? PHONE: ( 7 3 2 ) 7 2 2 - 5 0 1 5 EMAIL: repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Help needed at repair workshop: PC-AT Model F Keyboard
by Dan FitzGerald 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

Hi, everybody! This weekend I am bringing my PC-AT Model F keyboard, which I have rebuilt but am having problems putting back together. It took me several tries to have all of the keysprings stay in the right place, and now all the keys work, except that when I boot the AT it is reporting a keypress. I decode the error, and the "key" being pressed doesn't exist. This has just been a really frustrating exercise, so I would really appreciate assistance from somebody who is more experienced working with Model Fs. Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them/Theirs http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Blog on TRS-80 Model 1 repair - picked up at our last swap meet
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

Someone posted this link on the VCF blog for our swap meet. He had picked up a TRS-80 Model 1 and he details his experience in repairing: https://blog.vladovince.com/trs-80-model-i-restoration/ Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Yet another electronics surplus company is going out of business:
by Jeffrey Jonas 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

Yet another electronics surplus company is going out of business: https://www.allelectronics.com/ After 56 years supplying surplus and new electronic parts and supplies, we have decided to call it quits. We expect to close our doors before the end of August, 2023. I depended on them, BG Micro and others for great parts and really low prices. They regularly advertised in electronics magazines (Popular Electronics, Radio Electronics, Nuts and Volts). Any news if Bee Lancaster will continue selling on ebay? -- jeff jonas

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Weed removal today 2023-07-01
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jul '23

04 Jul '23

Marcus Mera, a new VCF volunteer, did some weed trimming today in front of our temporary overflow warehouse space and behind our new warehouse space. VCF bought a weed whacker which we will use for maintenance around buildings that we use. Here are some before and after pictures. A lot was done, but a lot more needs to be done. He would have done more, but the attachment which we bought was broken. It makes it easier to cut the larger weeds. He will be back to do more soon. Click here for pictures <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/101IOCzSM1_fK-DD3twDeJ1z5wjLxrtUR?us…> Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Reminder: Second Street Closure - July 8th.
by Martin Flynn 01 Jul '23

01 Jul '23

CDL will be completing the installation of the fiber optic cables between Buildings 9059 and 9010D on Saturday, July 8th. Second Street will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic as noted in red below:

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Another great has passed (Don Lancaster)
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

https://gilaherald.com/obituary-for-don-lancaster/

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I’m on Hackaday
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

https://hackaday.com/2023/06/29/vcfs-swap-meet-experiment-helps-support-exp… Yes. They spelled my name wrong, but I will ask that to be corrected. -- Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Clean up behind 9036-C July 1, 2023 at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

Marcus has volunteered to clean up the area behind 9036-C. I know that this is last minute for everyone, but he's enthusiastic about volunteering for VCF. He will be starting at 10AM. Anyone coming should take appropriate precautions and assume that there is poison ivy. I don't have experience with this, but others have advised a host of precautions. I'm working the front desk at InfoAge tomorrow and can only open up the area for him. If you are interested, then let me know.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Another great has passed (Don Lancaster)
by Jeffrey Jonas 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

Drat! I was buying surplus electronics from him on ebay. Bee Lancaster ran the business https://www.ebay.com/str/synergeticsabeja The last I looked, Forrest Mims was still working on atmospheric monitoring. No mention of VCF SouthWest :-/ https://www.facebook.com/forrest.mimsiii/

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