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OT: Estate sale - Media PA - Ham Radio, tubes, parts
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jun '24

07 Jun '24

A past artifact donor called and left a message: A very large estate sale in Media, PA off of Grand View Road. Ham radio equipment Two rooms full of tubes and parts June 6th through June 9th. Possibly old computer parts. 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 videos
by Crawford Griffith 06 Jun '24

06 Jun '24

Jeff B., All, Well, looks like my VCFE talk was one of the first posted… it can only get better from here folks! My first Youtube video, in fact. I know the amount of effort that goes into recording and making these videos, so please do not take this as criticism. You folks do an awesome job. I only want to make things better if possible, and do a better job myself next time. I encouraged questions and interactivity right upfront in my presentation, I think the audience enjoyed that and I certainly did! But there was no way a mike could be run to each person asking a question or making a comment. I was also not diligent enough to repeat the question so it got recorded. So, the questions were mostly inaudible, but I (mostly) remember them. But it left information gaps in the audio. How is this handled usually if at all? Could the questions be captioned? Could a directional mike be used to pick up audience comments? (I’m not looking to make more work for anyone but me!) Anyway thanks to all who worked the talk production. And I will practice not saying ‘umm’ so much when I’m being recorded! -Crawford Griffith

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Shop Vacs
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 11:37 PM Joan Touzet via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On 2024-06-04 11:11, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > It will be used in our unfurnished 7000 square foot warehouse. The idea > was > > that we didn’t have to drag a long cord all over especially if we are > > taking it into the rafters. There are limited electrical outlets in the > > warehouse. > > > > What kinds of things are you expecting to vacuum up? > Dust, dirt, cardboard bits, plastic, wood debris, whatever is on the floo. > > If it's just general dusting, any of the lightweight devices will work. > > If you think you're going to need to vacuum up heavier things, or even > nuts/bolts, go with Dewalt or Makita, and as someone else suggested, > standardise on one device brand for cordless devices. It'll make buying > batteries and chargers less of a hassle. > > Personally, I standardised on Makita 20+ years ago and haven't regretted > it, and parts remain available for a really long time. Their handheld > shop vac device can suck up 3/4" nuts and bolts and doesn't flinch, and > the battery lasts a long time. > Since we already had Milwaukee brand with wireless garden tools we decided to stay with that. So we got the wireless brand.

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System Source Workshop in Maryland
by Ryan Burke 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Reminder that on June 15th and 16th, System Source computer museum will be hosting another repair workshop. We will have tables and power for everyone, and you can collaborate with with others to help get your computers running again! Register and find more information at the link below: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… We also are having a swap meet again in July: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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BocaBoard BB2016, Digi PC/16 serial board
by Ethan O'Toole 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Heeey I sold a BocaBoard BB2016 16 port serial box plus ISA card and DB-37 connecting cable at a swap meet. Anyone buy that? Someone is working on a future exhibit for VCF West, and contacted me about it. Of course I hold on to the thing for 20 years, then sell it right before someone needs it. The Digi PC/16 would also work with the software he is trying to run. The breakout boxes for the Boca show up on eBay, but the ISA card is the issue. I think it's just a few buffer chips, and the box has four 16x50 quad UARTS but I could be wrong. Or if anyone has any of that stuff. - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Shop Vacs
by Devin Heitmueller 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 4:24 PM RETRO Innovations via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On 6/3/2024 12:31 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Best Shop Vac (BATTERY POWERED)? Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ridgid, Makita, > > Ryobi, Bosch, Hart > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhuatYzJw8 > > > > On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:34 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> VCF is planning on purchasing a shop vac. Does anyone have any experience > >> with Milwaukee or Ryobi brands? If so, which would you recommend We are > >> looking for the battery operated models. While I'm all about modern power tools using batteries, I would have to wonder why that would be important for a shop vac. If you're dragging it to job sites I can see the benefit, but for most people a shop vac sits in "the shop" where power is readily available. It just seems like in many cases for a shop vac the added complexity related to battery life, recharging, number of charge cycles, replacement etc isn't worth the cost. A traditional AC powered shop vac relatively inexpensive and stupid simple (cord, switch, motor) and I know numerous people who have been using their Shopvac or Sears models for decades without failure/replacement. Devin

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VCF Southwest 2024 - who's going?
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

I will be representing VCF with a table at VCF Southwest which is June 14, 15, 16. It's near Dallas, TX. I will also be in a panel discussion (Showrunners). More info: vcfsw.org Is there anyone else going? 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 videos
by David Ryskalczyk 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Some conferences I've been to set up a Q&A mic in the middle aisle and then people who have questions queue up in a line at the end of the talk. This seems to work reliably, but I'm not sure it's something we'd want to do. David > On Jun 4, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 videos > Date: June 4, 2024 at 11:13:43 AM EDT > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Christian Liendo <cliendo(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>, Crawford Griffith <h.crawford.griffith(a)gmail.com> > > > I have installed audio conferencing, video conferencing and voice lift Systems, for the better part of 20 years. > > Regardless of how the system is engineered, there is no cookie cutter way of doing things. Each room is unique in its room acoustics, noise issues, etc. > > Adding cell phone audio to any audio system, whether it be audio conferencing, video conferencing or voice lift, is a no no. > > I have worked with Biamp Systems hundreds of times > (installation, and DSP programming) > > I have been out of this technology for about four years now but, > > yes it’s a great idea to add to a existing system, but remember you will need more money to connect cell phones to these systems, much more than a wireless microphone with a Stand. > > Every lecture, discussion, or presentation > during the introduction of the presenter, should explain “all questions would be asked from the microphone in the room.” > > This would indicate that there is a Microphone available, and people will know where it is. > It’s not that hard to train people how to use it properly. > > Mike Rosen > > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> On Jun 4, 2024, at 10:55 AM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM Christian Liendo <cliendo(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I was a mic runner. And honestly it was very difficult because the >>> speakers wouldn't work with me. >>> >> >> I appreciate you volunteering! I know how frustrating it can be. I've heard >> it before. I'm not sure of the best solution, but perhaps reminding the >> speaker to repeat the question. Perhaps some of the audience is shy about >> being on the recording? There has to be a solution that works to fix this >> problem. >> >> >>> >>> I would search for people to raise their hand and be there with the >>> mic and the speaker would pick someone else and I would try and run >>> there but it wouldn't be in enough time. >>> >>> I did a pre-presentation talk but it didn't help. >>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 10:23 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic >>>> <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> 1) Get mic runners to ask people to speak into the microphone. >>>> 2) Remind speakers to repeat the question. >>> > > >

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VCF East 2024 videos
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

I just added to the playlist a VCF East 2024 review by a Spanish speaking exhibitor who came from Argentina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVLnllhdCFI Full VCF East 2024 playlist is here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_e5fSxflvrw8on7NHGVcyTN5AqX9cKUX&si=QP-… I have released two videos of the talks so far and will continue to release them once per week to YouTube on Saturday at 6:30PM. I have 3 more ready to go. I'm hoping that we will have more ready to go as we are still processing them. Enjoy! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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OT: Shop Vacs
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

VCF is planning on purchasing a shop vac. Does anyone have any experience with Milwaukee or Ryobi brands? If so, which would you recommend We are looking for the battery operated models. 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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