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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] I'm going to Kennett Classic's event this Saturday, how about you?
by Bill Degnan 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

It's free so... On Thu, Sep 24, 2020, 8:58 AM laurakid via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > oops! ok thanks. > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > > On Thursday, September 24, 2020, 5:38 AM, Tony Bogan <tony.bogan(a)vcfed.org> > wrote: > > Laura, this is an event at Kennett Classic in Pennsylvania and not > affiliated with infoage. Their website is https://www.kennettclassic.com/ > Tony > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 24, 2020, at 2:25 AM, laurakid <laurakid7(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > interested. i believe my father still has family membership at info > age... where can I find details? > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone > > > On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 6:43 PM, Ethan O'Toole via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On Wed, 23 Sep 2020, Mike Loewen via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > > > > > I'll be bringing a few items for sale, but I don't think it will be a > > > whole table's worth. Also, I won't be there until between 11:00 and 11:30. > Is > > > there anyone with a swap table that would be willing to host some items? I > > > anticipate at least 2 TI-99/4A systems with PEB (1 working, 1 not), a > > > Commodore 1902A monitor, and some ISA boards. > > > > > > > > > Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us > > > Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Old TV knocks out internet for entire village
by Ethan O'Toole 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

Cable network allows some of the RF spectrum to return for the upstream of cable modems. So the TV might of been connected to the cable system, and when on it was generating noise that was taking out the "upstream" from customers moderms to the CMTS. I would imagine the story hypes it a bit, and only people on a single node were bumped offline. Not the entire community. Not unless it was some kinda bug that turned into a DDoS or something? > [NON-Text Body part not included]

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clever PET things: MiniPET kit, and retrofitting new keyboards
by Jeffrey Jonas 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

I have not seen this mentioned: https://youtu.be/zHAIuE5BQWk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHAIuE5BQWk Mini PET - Build a Commodore PET from all new parts! and new replacement keyboards Aug 25, 2020 The 8-Bit Guy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/adric22/videos http://www.the8bitguy.com/ Buy the PET-compatible "Petskey" keyboard PCB here: https://texelec.com/product/petskey/ And a big thanks to PCBWay for rushing me those boards! https://www.pcbway.com/

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Kennett Classic Swap Thread
by Bill Degnan 23 Sep '20

23 Sep '20

If you're planning to claim a ~ 7x 5 swap space, please remember to bring your own table or tarp. We'll mark numbers where the spaces are located. You're welcome to come before 9AM kickoff. If you're only bringing one or two things, share a table and have a way to keep track of what's yours, label clearly with a price, name, etc. Please advise spaces needed asap so we can plan for it. We're going to have a table or two of our own with Apple //e and Tandy 1000SX complete systems for sale and smaller things. ANY REQUESTS? Spaces will be allocated starting from the FRONT of the building and work back along the side of the building to the rear parking lot until there is no space. When you arrive swap sellers can claim the an unclaimed space and set up from the back of the building. There is a thin alley street a half block closer to the intersection of UNION and STATE that provides access by car to the back parking lot, but please do not park in the lot after unloading. The refreshments tent will be in the back. Signups to access the exhibits (per COVID capacity restrictions) will be managed at the front of the building. Masks are required to access the interior of the building, no exceptions. See https://www.kennettclassic.com for directions and more details on the event.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] I'm going to Kennett Classic's event this Saturday, how about you?
by Evan Koblentz 23 Sep '20

23 Sep '20

F/S: New-in-box (opened but never assembled) Digicomp-1 v.2.0 replica kit from Minds-On Toys. I bought this new for $62 last spring but then decided not to build it. Asking $50.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] I'm going to Kennett Classic's event this Saturday, how about you?
by Bill Degnan 23 Sep '20

23 Sep '20

On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 12:21 PM Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I'm going in the morning only, to see some old/real friends. > > I would like to buy some items if anyone has them available: > > - Early PC (8088-286), but not a real IBM XT/AT. I would like something > smaller. It doesn't have to be a luggable but it cannot be a huge box. > Must have an ISA slot and be fully working. Also need the keyboard, > monitor, etc. Brand doesn't matter. Appearance should be decent/good. > > - One plain-Jane beige VGA CRT (for my 486). Also need a matching period > keyboard and mouse, prefer no-name brands (not IBM/Compaq, etc.) > > - One plain-Jane composite CRT. Again I prefer non-branded or a no-name > brand, and also prefer a beige color or off-white. > I will follow up with a swap-specific thread, but I know that there will be a complete Tandy 1000SX system for sale there, including everything for a complete system. Bill

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I'm going to Kennett Classic's event this Saturday, how about you?
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Sep '20

23 Sep '20

I think this will be a fun event to go to. I'm going to check out the new changes to the museum there and the outdoor event. I also heard a rumor that VCF will have a table there showing off a vintage computer. Who else is going to the event? I'm also looking forward to the dinner afterwards. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Keytronics repair - not foam related
by Bob Applegate 23 Sep '20

23 Sep '20

This has nothing to do with the deteriorating foam, so don’t suggest that. Has anyone debugged the “later” Keytronics keyboard electronics such as the A65-02495-001 (-01) like used on Franklin computer machines around 1983-1984? I’ve got a few of them where a few keys don’t work and I’m wondering if anyone has looked into what the most likely problem is. There are only seven chips on this model/revision board: 8048 XR 22-908-03A 74LS138 (two of them) 74LS374 74LS74 7406 My guess is that one row/column isn’t being scanned or read properly. Only the 8048 is socketed and NOS 22-908-03As are kind of pricey so before I spend the time to remove the chips I was hoping someone else had debugged this design and could offer a suggestion for what’s most likely at fault. The earlier ACE-100s and early 1000s had a different keyboard that was more generic with an edge connector. Franklin used a small PC board that plugged into the edge connector and then had the typical Apple/Franklin 16 pin IC socket. It also had more chips and an EPROM. The later keyboards had fewer chips and included the proper IC socket. Franklin’s Engineering department had nothing to do with the keyboard design other than providing the specs for what the interface looked like. Ie, I was never involved with the discussions with Keyytronics and never knew of our having source code to the keyboard controller. Any help would be appreciated before I remove/replace chips. Bob

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Slightly OT
by David Ryskalczyk 23 Sep '20

23 Sep '20

It's Facebook. You need to have an account and be logged in for it to work. David > On Sep 21, 2020, at 11:24 AM, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Bob Aviles <raviles132001(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Slightly OT > Date: September 21, 2020 at 11:24:37 AM EDT > To: Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > > Link broken. > Bobby > On Sunday, September 20, 2020, 10:57:37 PM EDT, Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Shows up for me. > > Tony > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 20, 2020, at 10:41 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> On Sun, Sep 20, 2020 at 8:46 PM Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >>> Heathkit Estate Lot $1,200.00 >>> >>> My dad collected over the years when he passed away we found out just >>> how much stuff he had. >>> Things I know for sure >>> 3 oscilloscopes >>> 20+ trainers >>> Manuals >>> Trainer Binders >>> Kits >>> Unbuilt inbox trainers >>> So many to list.. i think this is a fair price for a heathkit collector. >>> Pick up will be at our house in Mansfield Ohio. >>> >>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/53497998217/user/873975386/ >>> >>> >> Looks like that link has been removed. I can't access it. >> >> >> -- >> ========================================= >> Jeff Brace >> Vice President & Board Member >> Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner >> Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity >> http://www.vcfed.org/ >> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org >> cell: 732-759-1783 > > >

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Old TV knocks out internet for entire village
by Christian Liendo 22 Sep '20

22 Sep '20

I could go into all the different problems with this but given that we probably all have an old TV or monitor, it is something we may find funny. https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/22/uk/old-tv-breaks-broadband-village-scli-intl…

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