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NEW SWAP MEET DATE: OCT. 26!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Sep '24

28 Sep '24

Due to a significant number of volunteers and the general public not being able to make it on Nov. 2, the swap meet has been moved to Oct. 26. Same time, same place! Swap Meet Webpage <https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/> Problems? Email me. Take care! 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 SWAP MEET OCT. 26 advertising
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

So I started advertising our event through VCF's social media channels: VCF Home Page Blog Post VCF's Discord Server VCF Forum Facebook Instagram X Meetup CC-Talk Bluesky Threads Craigslist InfoAge Constant Contact List Local Newspaper Reddit forums Next Door "What to do in NJ websites" Can anyone think of other places to advertise? Take care! Jeff Brace VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/>

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OT: Someone that can refurbish commercial VCR?
by Ethan O'Toole 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Hello, I have a Sony GCS-50 Super Beta machine. I like the machine a lot. It works, but the audio seems to fade out after starting playback after a few seconds. I assuming a recap is needed, but I assume that if I were to recap it -- it would throw off all kinds of tuning things that I don't understand. Anyone know a reliable legit person or company to refurbish said machine? - Ethan

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Maggie Smith, RIP
by William Sudbrink 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

If you wish to remember Dame Smith in a "vintage computer way", I highly recommend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Millions It's a fun little movie. Bill S. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] NOVA Computer Meetup - 17 November 2024 @ 1-6pm
by Tim Gladding 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Last time was a blast, I'm definitely going to be there again. The larger room had plenty of space for more people and tables too. I'll be able to add a couple of things :) On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 1:19 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hello All, > > I now have a date for a late fall Computer meetup in Chantilly, VA. 17 > November 2024 @ 1-6pm > > The Chantilly, VA Public Library. > > A link to my website that has some information. This will be continued to > be updated. > > http://www.bluewizard.net/pages/vintagecomputermeetup/ > > Thank you > -Ryan

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NOVA Computer Meetup - 17 November 2024 @ 1-6pm
by Ryan Stapleton 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Hello All, I now have a date for a late fall Computer meetup in Chantilly, VA. 17 November 2024 @ 1-6pm The Chantilly, VA Public Library. A link to my website that has some information. This will be continued to be updated. http://www.bluewizard.net/pages/vintagecomputermeetup/ Thank you -Ryan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Donation to VCF?
by Dean Notarnicola 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Thanks, Mike! I’m in as well! On Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 4:48 PM Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I'll chip in $20 > > > > VCF would like to get this Compact Flash card for our museum to make > demos > > easier for our visitors: > > https://www.reactivemicro.com/product/cffa1-apple1-only/ > > > > Would someone be willing to buy and donate this to VCF? > > If so, then please contact me. > > > > Take care! > > > > 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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Looking for an Amiga 500 case and keyboard
by Alexander Jacocks 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Folks, I’m looking for a case and keyboard for an Amiga 500. I have a very nice Amiga 500+ motherboard that needs a home, and I don’t see a lot of good options available. If anyone has spare that they would be willing to part with, please let me know. Thanks! – Alex

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OT: Downsizing my retro collection
by Wil Birkmaier 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT HAM LICENSE
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Sep '24

22 Sep '24

It's hard to find time to learn as I'm doing so much for VCF, my job, etc. as it is. I will put it on my list of things to do which is extensive. I will start with the M.O.R.E. project which is run by Dr. Rebecca Mercuri: https://n2re.org/m-o-r-e-project I can make it happen when there is a lull between events or days where schools are closed and I'm not working. On Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 2:25 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > ARRL practice test are Notorious for X&Y type answers. > > I have been buying, repairing and selling ham radio equipment for over 20 > years, > and still have not become a “Ham Radio, Amateur radio operator” by choice. > > I even received some door prizes at a Hamfest, so I was able to purchase > ARRL books but still haven’t bothered to get my license. > > But I do listen and learn on the airwaves. > > To those people who already have their license and have some recent spare > material to loan Jeff, I would suggest bringing them to him. > > Just my two pennies worth. > > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Sep 19, 2024, at 1:18 PM, Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On 9/19/24 12:16, David Riley via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >> Seriously, the max commitment it took from me was reading the ARRL's > cheap Kindle guidebook on passing the exam (which was useful for the non-EE > parts I wasn't as familiar with, like the traditional frequency offsets for > repeaters, atmospheric effects, licensing technicalities, etc), and one > hour on a weekend at the local radio club to actually take the test. You > can do infinite practice tests online for free to see if you're ready. My > free time is currently deeply in the red and I somehow managed it, so just > about anyone can. :-) > > > > Adding to this, not only use the online test but do try to understand the > > answers. I am dyslexic so I needed to understand the answer otherwise I'd > > get the X & Y type answers (similar but slightly different) mixed up. The > > understanding helped get around that. Some of the tests have very good > > explanations. > > > > -- > > 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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