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Slightly OT - demo for fusion splicing fiber?
by Martin Flynn 01 Mar '22

01 Mar '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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OT: FS: Cisco 6509 for sale
by Martin Flynn 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

/*FS - Cisco 6509 for sale. Two supervisors, optics, blades, and spare power supply. If there's interest, we will boot it and pull the config.*/ /*You will be picking this up at Camp Evans, we cannot ship this. */ /*We will work with U-ship or other as long as they pick it up at Camp Evans.*/ /*Off list replies please! */ /* */ /* */ /* */

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Jim Scheef (DACS prez still?)
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

On Sun, Feb 27, 2022 at 2:00 AM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > You on here? I could find your contact through DACS but I figured this > might be easier. > Hello, I forwarded your e-mail to Jim. What is your name by the way? You didn't leave a signature, so I wasn't sure how to identify you to Jim. Jeff Brace

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Swap Meet feedback: How did it go?
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Just looking for feedback from everyone. What went well? What can be improved? Feel free to reply to this or send me a private message. 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 RETRO Innovations 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

On 2/28/2022 11:41 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > One of the best ideas that you guys had was not requiring an entrance fee for the buyers. > > I don’t know how many people on this list realize this but the Hamfests and other computer shows charge for buyer admission. > Sometimes up to $10 or more depending on the venue. > Some of these events have more than just a swapmeet or Hamfest and can justify the charge. > > If it is just going to be a indoor or outdoor, especially outdoor swap meet/Hamfest, > then no charge to buyers is actually a very good idea. > > Also, I have seen the Hamfests in the area charge vendors $25 and up for spaces if you’re not a member. > And still charging admission fees of up to $10. > > In reality the admission fee for vendors should pay for their operating costs, If done properly. > > And the result would be a larger attendance overall. > > My observation and two cents. > > Mike Rosen I have little to add, since I was not able to attend, but I wanted to align with this perspective. Charging vendors and using those funds to underwrite the cost of the event reduces the entry barrier and maximizes engagement. Vendors don't mind (some view it as the cost of early access, while others see it as simply the funds needed to justify the event), and attendees have little excuse not to attend. Of course, if traffic gets too high, attendance fees can help manage it, so it can be useful as well. Jim -- RETRO Innovations, Contemporary Gear for Classic Systems www.go4retro.com store.go4retro.com

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap Meet feedback: How did it go?
by Adam Michlin 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

To my mind, the event is nothing without the vendors and a perk of being a vendor should be having early access to other vendors especially since we want vendors manning their table during open to public hours. Whatever "official" hours we post, there will always be "unofficial" hours. And it is worth mentioning that vendors are the only ones paying to be there. So early vendor to vendor access at 7am and general public access at 8am seems to be the worst option except for all those other options that have been tried from time to time (with apologies to Churchill). -Adam On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 11:53 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Well I guess they can tighten up restrictions on everybody, to stay at their own table after moving stuff in. > Until the pre-arranged time. > > But then it wouldn’t be fun would it? > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Feb 28, 2022, at 11:27 AM, Dave Shevett via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Oh I remember it :). LIke I said, this isn't a new problem. There's > really nothing to be done about it. It's just frustrating to drive a > long distance to come to an event that is mostly done 15 after it's > opened. > > -d > > On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 11:26 AM Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On 2/28/22 11:02, Dave Shevett via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >> Unfortunately, the real 'problem' is something that's the case in any > >> hamfest, swapfest, etc. 95% of the 'dealing' is done before hte > >> public arrives. I am as guilty of this as the next person, but I was > >> in there 20m after the official opening date, and the piles of 'sold!' > >> gear was enormous. Too many buyers, too little gear maybe? > > > > Hahaaa, surely you remember when you and I would often get a selling > > spot at TCF in the mid-1980s with the express purpose of getting in > > early and having a place to put our purchased goodies! :-) > > > > -Dave > > > > -- > > Dave McGuire, AK4HZ > > New Kensington, PA > > > > -- > Dave Shevett > shevett(a)pobox.com >

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Volunteer hours for 2021
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Hello everyone, InfoAge needs an estimate of volunteer hours for their tax return. It benefits them a lot. The more hours the volunteers report, the better for them. Not everyone is using https://www.trackitforward.com/ to keep track of their hours on a weekly basis, so estimation is necessary now. If you could estimate how many hours that you volunteered in 2021 including talking on the phone, meetings, docent duty, repair workshops, etc. Basically anything that you did for VCF. I know that this is hard to estimate for the whole year, but it really helps InfoAge a lot. It shouldn't take too long if you are only estimate. To make it easier just figure out how many times you did something (i.e. docent every week for 4 hours, repair workshop every month for 15 hours, etc.) and the number of hours you spent doing it. InfoAge needs this quickly as they are preparing their taxes, so if you can get it to me within a week, then they would appreciate it! You can send me a private e-mail with the number of hours for the year. 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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Swapmeep
by Sentrytv 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Just wanted to say the swapmeet, to me , was a success. There was definitely quite a few vendors and the foot traffic was almost overwhelming before 11am. I sold a few items, bought a few, took home some free stuff, ( did I really need that) and talked to so many people that I am hoarse today. Just would like to thank all involved who made it happen! Next swapmeet I will bring more radio equipment also. Looking forward to being outside (hopefully) for the next swapmeet. Mike R. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Poll: How many vintage systems supported
by Bill Degnan 27 Feb '22

27 Feb '22

Thanks, I changed to hopefully allow all Twitter users. No emergency, this is the first poll I have ever run since I joined twitter 10 years ago. Just having fun. Bill On Sun, Feb 27, 2022 at 8:26 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > It seems it’s not worth the effort. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Feb 27, 2022, at 8:10 PM, Jeff Galinat via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hi Bill, I signed up for Twitter and tried to take your poll. I got this > response “ You’re unable to view this Tweet because this account owner > limits who can view their Tweets.” > > Any ideas? > Jeff > > On Sun, Feb 27, 2022 at 5:25 PM Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > I am running a Twitter poll here: > > > > > > > https://twitter.com/billdeg/status/1497755783492165635?t=q3ubHB3m-QIXFR0o48… > > > > If you have a Twitter account and would like to participate I want to > know > > how many computers built before 1995 do you actively support in your > > collection. "Actively" defined by any system powered on at least once > per > > year. > > > > The more responses the better. Thanks > > > > Bill "stats" Degnan > > > >

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