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Swap Meet feedback: hams vs vintage computer
by Jeffrey Jonas 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

Replying to Sentrytv: > ... I was selling some radio equipment ... > Many of the people that I know, who are hams, > asked me if this was going to be a hamfest and I said: not exactly ... It goes both ways: hams were early adopters of home computers starting with the Altair and Imasi. Some pioneered packeteering and slow-scan TV that way. Radio Electronics magazine showcased early D-I-Y computers, competing with Popular Electronics, Nuts And Volts, and Byte. I've attended hamfests and found about 1/4 computer stuff -- jeffj

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Antique radio club presentation in Edison
by Sentrytv 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

I thought maybe some people may be interested in this. I looked on the antique radio clubs site and didn’t even see any mention of this. Mike >> From: Metuchen-Edison Historical Society <metuchenedisonhistory(a)gmail.com> >> Date: March 1, 2022 at 15:12:35 GMT >> To: undisclosed-recipients:; >> Subject: Metuchen-Edison Historical Society Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1pm >> >> >> All Society members and their guests are invited to our Annual Meeting and Program on Saturday March 12, 2022 at 1:00pm. The event will take place at the Edison First Aid Squad (RVREMS) at 828 New Dover Road in Edison (see photo and map below). >> Following a brief business meeting, we will enjoy an extremely interesting program about radio history in our area. The New Jersey Antique Radio Club and the Radio Technology Museum at the InfoAge Campus will present a program titled "100 Years of Radio Broadcasting; The New York and New Jersey Influence." This multi-media presentation tracing the birth of radio by Marconi and follows its progression to public broadcasting in the 1920s the 1930s and then becomes a major factor during WWII. In the 1940s and 50s, our primary home entertainment media moved from radio to television, but radio today still encompasses nearly all aspects of our life. Much of this progress occurred in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. This aspect will be highlighted in our presentation. >> This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available after the program, and the first 20 members to arrive at the Annual Meeting will receive a free goody bag bursting with local history fun, AND there will be a special free door prize awarded to one lucky attendee. >> >> >> >> >> Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Swap Meet feedback: How did it go?
by Herb Johnson 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

I attended the swap meet, arriving "late" to avoid the presumed early crowd and rush (Covid) and because my needs are modest. I was happy to get a variety of vintage Mac items as parts and for repair. I saw some oldest-vintage items, which is good, but I did not need them. And I bought some 20th century PC stuff to build some for-application systems, so that was good. Other than missing what apparently was a massive for-free pile, I was satisfied. People were glad to see me, and I them. So the base question on the event, is answered that it went well. Where's one room or another, where's the free stuff - I looked around and asked and found things. I'm glad things were not crowded; Covid. There was more variety than I expected; not enough really old computing but there was some. Radio? enh, there will be hamfests, but hamfests accommodate computing; computing should accommodate hams. When to close? It's already said: a significant part of sales is at the "don't want to take this home" end of the day. Four hours for the event is reasonable; set a soft close so people can hunt a little harder for a little longer. I'm glad the event didn't start at 6AM. A few people urged for free admissions for buyers. I'll be blunt - that's entirely expected and expresses self-interest. If buyers want fleamarkets to attend, it's in their interest to pay a few dollars to support the people who run them. Their payback is fun, community, and savings on purchased items. If you have questions, ask hams who run hamfests; ask people who ran events (or not) during the worst of Covid. When I saw there was no admission fee for buyers (me), I bought a couple of $2 stickers from Jeff - just to support the event. Too much money? What? I spent more on gas, I spent more on food. Regards Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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Need for Temporary wall (Pipe and Drape) for VCF East 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Anyone know where we can borrow or rent in our area something like this: https://www.georgiaexpo.com/product/pipe-drape-room-divider-kit-temporary-w… We want to use for the backdrop of the VCF East main stage. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Pictures from VCF East 2021
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Is there anyone who can share with me their pictures from VCF East 2021? Looking for some good pictures to help advertise VCF East 2022 Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet feedback: How did it go?
by Bart Hirst 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Hindsight being 20-20 I agree it would have been helpful if the cadets at the gate had a stack of printouts of the swap-meet aerial view with rooms pointed out to give to people entering. I 2nd the sentiment that it could have been spread out more. I saw a comment that it could have been packed tighter, but in my opinion there wasn't enough room to maneuver in the main room where Jeff was. Bart On Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 9:13 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I have to agree a sign in the parking lot showing the buildings and the > building numbers (if it’s not already there and I have to admit I didn’t > notice) Indicating the events in those buildings would be very helpful. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Mar 1, 2022, at 9:06 AM, David Hayden <dhayden(a)opentext.com> wrote: > > Scottie and I really enjoyed it. The only thing I bought was a RAM > upgrade for my PC, but that's more a reflection of having too much stuff at > home already. > > I understand that most of the action happened at 8, but we're more casual > buyers. We arrived around 10-10:30 and stayed until about 1. If it closed > at 12, we probably wouldn't have made the 45 minute trip. Sorry, but > Saturday AM sleep is a higher priority 😊. You might consider shifting the > whole time window forward 2 hours (10-4 instead of 8-2) if possible. > > It wasn't clear where to go upon arrival since there was a lot of activity > near the gate. We went that way, which took us to the "free stuff" room, > then the food room, and finally the "real" swap rooms. This was probably > backwards from what was intended, so I think a sign in the parking lot > directing VCF people to the main entrance would have been good. > > It was crowded. Maybe we could spread out more by using the "free stuff" > room for paid vendors also. > > Dave > > >

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RE: Swap Meet feedback: How did it go?
by David Hayden 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Scottie and I really enjoyed it. The only thing I bought was a RAM upgrade for my PC, but that's more a reflection of having too much stuff at home already. I understand that most of the action happened at 8, but we're more casual buyers. We arrived around 10-10:30 and stayed until about 1. If it closed at 12, we probably wouldn't have made the 45 minute trip. Sorry, but Saturday AM sleep is a higher priority 😊. You might consider shifting the whole time window forward 2 hours (10-4 instead of 8-2) if possible. It wasn't clear where to go upon arrival since there was a lot of activity near the gate. We went that way, which took us to the "free stuff" room, then the food room, and finally the "real" swap rooms. This was probably backwards from what was intended, so I think a sign in the parking lot directing VCF people to the main entrance would have been good. It was crowded. Maybe we could spread out more by using the "free stuff" room for paid vendors also. Dave

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VCF Swap Meet discussion on YouTube Stream of Mike's Mac Shack, Steve(Mac84) and Sean (Action Retro)
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '22

Saw this posted on Twitter originally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gSYxCHe_P0 (Mike and Steve Went To The VCF Swap Meet. Did They Come Home With Goodies?) I haven't gone through it all the way, but so far it's fun what they are talking about. Two of these YouTube Streamers went to our Swap Meet this past weekend and talked about what they picked up. This is great exposure for VCF and I hadn't known much about these guys before this. Be warned, it is 5 hours and 17 minutes long. Enjoy! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Slightly OT - demo for fusion splicing fiber?
by Martin Flynn 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Any interest in a hands-on demo for fusion splicing fiber? Would likely occur during a fall workshop, asking early to seek donation of consumables Small group (no more than 8 people) * Here's a demo from our fiber vendor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPVvb6cmjds * Here's the dealer page for the splicer we would be using: https://splicerstore.com/fusion-splicer/fujikura-19s-fusion-splicer-s015679/ * If there's any interest, we may also go retro with cleave, epoxy, and polish Martin Flynn

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Swap Meet discussion on YouTube Stream of Mike's Mac Shack, Steve(Mac84) and Sean (Action Retro)
by Adam Michlin 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

I spent a lot of time with Steve (Mac84) and well know his YouTube channel. VCF will be mentioned in an upcoming video of his thanks to facilitating a purchase I'll keep secret for now. I know there were other YouTubers there, but wasn't able to connect with them. Next time! -Adam On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 6:12 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Jeff > > I’m surprise you didn’t know much about these guys prior to this weekend. > I know Steve for quite a few years now ( he has helped me out numerous times) and he has been going to the TCF Events for several years and the VCF events recently. > > I recommend the group checking out the videos as well. > > Mike > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Feb 28, 2022, at 5:59 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Saw this posted on Twitter originally: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gSYxCHe_P0 (Mike and Steve Went To The VCF > Swap Meet. Did They Come Home With Goodies?) > > I haven't gone through it all the way, but so far it's fun what they are > talking about. Two of these YouTube Streamers went to our Swap Meet this > past weekend and talked about what they picked up. This is great exposure > for VCF and I hadn't known much about these guys before this. Be warned, it > is 5 hours and 17 minutes long. > > Enjoy! > > ========================================= > Jeff Brace > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > http://www.vcfed.org/ > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org >

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