I've posted a few pics in the photos section. I don't have one, but it
was made in the US (actually owned by someone overseas). Any info would
be appreciated.

What the heck????

Anything I put below the quoted part isn't showing up.  So, I'm
abandoning the quoted part.  Here's the situation: I expect good
parking signage -- that was the case at the 2003 TCF, the last one I
attended.  If not, just ask, there will be volunteers and stuff.

It's my understanding that the volunteers will have a list, of it not,
they'll be told to expect MARCH members.  I asked our show contact for
clarification on this.  If it's the latter case, then I guess we can
ALL use the vip parking, not just those of us who are exhibiting.

There's also allegedly a special loading/unloading area.  This area
also allegedly has a reasonable time limit of unknown length.

--- In midatlanticretro@yahoogroups.com, "Evan" <evan947@y...> wrote:
> Hey, that was very strange -- I sent a full reply and only the
quoted part
> appears.  Here's the reply:
>
> >>>> Figure it out when we get there?
>
> I expect good signage -- that was the case at the 2003 TCF, the last
one I
> attended.  If not, just ask, there will be volunteers and stuff.
>
> It's my understanding that the volunteers will have a list, of it not,
> they'll be told to expect MARCH members.  I asked our show contact for
> clarification on this.  If it's the latter case, then I guess we can
ALL use
> the vip parking, not just those of us who are exhibiting.
>
>   _____
>
> From: Evan [mailto:evan947@y...]
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 4:29 PM
> To: midatlanticretro@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [midatlanticretro] IMPORTANT -- TCF odds and ends....
>
>
> >>>> Figure it out when we get there?
>
>
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> - The four remaing tables will be for whoever needs extra space.  We
> may have to share these.  My hunch is that the Apple, Commodore, DEC,
> and Tandy exhibits will need the most space.  One or two people said
> they can only exhibit on Saturday, so there will be extra space on Sunday.

6 feet will be a little tight for me... 8 would be better.  Maybe we
can push tables together and split an extra table between two of us?

> - Please make all the posters, literature, signs, etc. that you can!
> There was some talk here a few weeks ago about those plastic sign
> holders you can buy at Staples, but honestly, I want to see big,
> colorful, explanatory signs.  Pretend you're running for class
> president or something. :)  Nothing confuses people more than a bunch
> of equipment with no explanation of what it's all about.  LOL, this is
> also a good way to get your children and spouses involved. :)

I just haven't had the time.  Expect my stuff to look almost exactly
like my last year's VCF east display.  If someone has the time and
inclination, I'll happily accept (and pay for materials) for "system
info" signs for my:

Ohio Scientific C4P-MF
6502 - 2MHz
48K memory
86K per single sided floppy

NorthStar Horizon
Z80 - 4MHz
56K memory
400K per double sided, hard-sectored floppy

Processor Technology Sol-20
8080A - 2MHz
32K memory
400K per double sided, hard-sectored floppy

> - Plan ahead for how you'll present your computers.  Expect a wide
> range of questions, for the obscure to the expert to the moronic.  Try
> to make up some simple demos for your computers.  When possible and
> when realistic, make demos that people can actually try.  If someone
> is drooling over the memory of programming on your machine 15 years
> ago, then under your close supervision, hand over the keyboard.
> Obviously, be careful of who you trust and what you let them do!!  Our
> exhibit is all about being interactive instead of just static.

Space invaders, Asteriods and Zork.

No problem.  I will bring some and you can pick which one you like.
Bill

In a message dated 4/11/2005 1:13:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ahm@... writes:

> Hi Bill,
>
>  I'm fairly new to Atari stuff, so while I imagine Atari might have used
>  one type of joystick across it's entire product line, I know that companies
>  don't always do the logical thing. :)
>
>  I think I'm looking for the famous Atari joystick: square base,
>  stubby stick on the center, all black except for the red fire button.
>  One would be fine, two would be awesome.
>
>  Thanks!

That's the one..I have a box of these and I am glad to find a home for
whomever needs one.  I don't even have a 2600, I don't know where I got them all
from.  What I could use is a set of working paddles, any make/model will do...if
anyone would like to trade.  I have two, but only the player 2 sides work on
each.
Bill

In a message dated 4/11/2005 2:05:28 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ahm@... writes:

> Here's the puppy:
>  http://home.arcor.de/altaybasdogan/atari/acx40.htm

I bought a box of dot matrix paper this weekend if anyone needs me to bring
some.
bd



  In a message dated 4/11/2005 2:21:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ahm@... writes:

> evan947 wrote:
>  > - Please make all the posters, literature, signs, etc. that you can!
>  [...]
>  > Pretend you're running for class president or something. :)
>
>  Woo, dot-matrix printer banners! ;)

I don't have dot-matrix printer.  Just need a simple Print Shop-esque,
black-and-white banner that says "The History of Handhelds, 1973-1993".

Please confirm on-list so we don't get five copies.  :)

Thanks!


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Hi everyone,

I learned of this group from the Computer Collector newsletter. I'm
just an old fart with a small collection. ZX81, TS2068, QL, 2
Commodore 64s, Commodore 128, Atari 400, 800, and 1200, and my
favorite, a Super Elf. Everything still works too.

Ken

What time can we get in and start setting up?

I'm a displaced Californian in Greenville North Carolina.

Ken


--- In midatlanticretro@yahoogroups.com, "Evan" <evan947@y...> wrote:
> Welcome, Ken.  Where do you hail from?
>
>   _____
>
> From: Ken Harbit [mailto:krh03@c...]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 12:19 PM
> To: midatlanticretro@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [midatlanticretro] 'nother new guy
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I learned of this group from the Computer Collector newsletter. I'm
> just an old fart with a small collection. ZX81, TS2068, QL, 2
> Commodore 64s, Commodore 128, Atari 400, 800, and 1200, and my
> favorite, a Super Elf. Everything still works too.
>
> Ken
>
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Hello all,

I am planning to visit the Computer Festival Saturday.  I would love
to help and / or show off some of my vintage systems but I have to
work Sat night / Sunday day.  :(

See you are there!

Cheers,

Bryan Pope

Hi Gang:

I'm another OF new member with Radio Shack Color Computers, Radio Shack
MC-10, VIC-20, C-64 (several), C-128, ZX-81, TS-2068, Japanese
knock-off of ZX-81 with extras, Atari 1000, RCA VIP.  Also some early
Apple Macs, Mac Plus, LC-II, and LC-III.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
FN20tl

Hi, I'm new to the group, and will be at TCF. Anybody interested in
seeing/acquiring an Epson QX=10 with a Titan Technology Adapter that
allows the Epson (a CP/M machine) to do DOS?

interested
--- cowfeemee@... <cowfeemee@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, I'm new to the group, and will be at TCF.
Anybody interested in
> seeing/acquiring an Epson QX=10 with a Titan
Technology Adapter that
> allows the Epson (a CP/M machine) to do DOS?
>
>
>




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Hello Marchers,

Our TCF contact apologized for answering me so late -- said he had an
urgent business trip to Spain and just returned.

Anyway...

We can enter Saturday morning at 7:00.

Tell the parking staff you're with "special exhibits and Erik Wendt".
  Ask them to direct you to the exhibits loading/unloading area.

Once inside, you'll need to find the Special Exhibits area.  Hopefully
I will have found it already.  I'll be cell-able at 617.461.7194.  If
you can't reach me, just ask any show staff for the Special Exhibits area.

We will sharing the room with the NJ Antique Radio Club.

All other details (table layouts, power, etc.) will ** hopefully ** be
determined on-site.  LOL, keeping my fingers crossed that nothing goes
terribly wrong!

TCF guy added -- one additional time -- NO SELLING AT OUR EXHIBIT.
It's acceptable to discreetly set up deals, but execut them someplace
else please.

(Why am I being such a weenie about this buying/selling thing?  To
cover my ass, folks.  I've made the announcement several times.  Erik
Wendt, who quietly is on this group list, needs us to really cooperate
on this point.  That way we have don't alienate attendees who are
promised something educational, not commercial, from us.)

Alas, I'm psyched and ready to go.  Trenton or bust!

   - Evan

Though definitely not the same as the "real thing" the SpareTimeGizmo
people have created the Elf 2000.  I haven't built one yet, but will
undoubtedly do so sometime.

    http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/Elf2K.htm

Eric

If anyone is interested, I've started uploading images of the machines
I'm brining to TCF. I'll probably delete them in a few days.

I'm trying to figure out the nuances of my camera so I can take
pictures of all my systems while running.


Kelly

PS If anyone hears about a TRS-80 (or Tandy) DT-100 terminal up for
sale or salvage, please contact me.

I guess this is a case of a day late/dollar short - but I recently sold an RCA
VIP, all original
in original packaging with manuals and paperwork on eBay! I wish I had known -
having it
as part of a public display would have been great.



--- In midatlanticretro@yahoogroups.com, Joyce Weisbecker <minmax_3512@y...>
wrote:
> Hi, Folks!
>
>    I'll be at the Trenton Computer Festival this weekend and was hoping to
find a working
COSMAC 1802-based machine for sale with the intention of donating it to the
David
Sarnoff Library Museum in Princeton, NJ (just a short drive from the TCF). It's
building its
collection of early RCA products and co-hosts the New Jersey Antique Radio
Club's repair
clinics several times a year.
>
> David Sarnoff Library
> 201 Washington Road CN 5300
> Princeton NJ 08543-5300
> 609-734-2636
> amagoun@d...
> http://wwww.davidsarnoff.org
>
> If anyone could bear to sell a working RCA VIP, Microtutor, Elf (preferably
built from the
Popular Electronics articles, but the Quest or Netronics kits are OK, too),
Studio II
videogame, or any 1802, 1861, etc chips that I could use to build/repair an Elf
for the
Library, please let me know. I'll be working the LUG/IP (Linux Users Group in
Princeton)
booths (inside on Sat afternoon, outside on Sun morning) and will be stopping by
the
MARCH booths in my "free" time.
>
>    Thanks,
>
>    Joyce
>
>
>
>
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