Everyone, We have finalized our show dates and now it will be over two days, Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2013. This is just one month ahead of your show....
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Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 15, 2013 2:48 am
... For "the horse's mouth", there's really no way to beat "Collected Algorithms from ACM". It's a bit like reading an encyclopedia, and it's extremely dense...
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Bryan Pope
popebryan20
Jan 15, 2013 4:38 am
This was just posted on cctalk - it is most horrible news! A great resource will be lost if these bastards are allowed to keep stealing and selling Sellam's...
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evan@...
ekoblentz
Jan 15, 2013 5:27 am
... Guys -- as you all know I am very close friends with Sellam (as are a few other MARCHins), and so I and maybe one or two others know much more about the...
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Christian Liendo
christian_li...
Jan 15, 2013 3:51 pm
I just did a search and I saw the stuff that was sold.. I am speechless.. I hope he wins ________________________________ From: "evan@..."...
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B. Degnan
billdeg
Jan 15, 2013 4:33 pm
I am glad he told us, I was watching some of these auctions. Ug, what a nightmare. I really feel for Sellam here, he's a great guy. Bill ... ...
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dfnr2
Jan 15, 2013 7:46 pm
... This makes me sad. I know the collection has been a labor of love. It is heartbreaking to watch this unfold. I personally don't see how I could ever...
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Mike
mwillega
Jan 15, 2013 10:44 pm
Boards are expected to arrive next Monday. I'm still weighing details of the early adopters plan, but I'm leaning along these lines. Assuming that board pass...
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joshbensadon
Jan 15, 2013 10:45 pm
Holy CRAP That is so unfair. I'm tempted to buy the KIM-1 back for Sellam and ask that he walk over there to pick it up. Perhaps I just send him some money? ...
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evan@...
ekoblentz
Jan 15, 2013 10:58 pm
... That would be beautiful. I haven't looked @ cctalk lately but there is a thread on this subject at vcforum....
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joshbensadon
Jan 15, 2013 11:36 pm
Damn, it sold for $380 which is more than I can afford as a gift....
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Andrew Molloy
awmolloy
Jan 16, 2013 2:51 am
Man, this is terrible news. Saw it posted on a2central too. Andy...
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evan@...
ekoblentz
Jan 16, 2013 3:57 am
I saw a big poster for "The Americans" on the subway today. Took a picture; it's attached. I will upload tomorrow for those who can't see attachments on our...
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corey986
Jan 16, 2013 11:50 pm
Yes Evan this is on topic... I currently use Ecoline Flux remover to clean up old cards, this stuff is expensive and I have to mail order it. I noticed when I...
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Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 17, 2013 12:50 am
... I use one of MG's flux removers, product #4140. I've had no problems with it attacking plastics. It's tough on your hands, though...use gloves! I've...
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joshbensadon
Jan 17, 2013 1:19 am
I use MG Chemicals Flux Remover all the time, and I will say it's definitely NOT plastic safe. I use it very sparingly and localized. Keep it away from the...
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Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 17, 2013 1:43 am
... Urrr? #4140? Tell me more. I use it all the time, and my boards usually have plastic on them. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA...
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J. Alexander Jacocks
caliphalexander
Jan 17, 2013 1:47 am
All, Someone mentioned to me, at the holiday party, that they were interested in cast-off quality CRTs. A friend of mine, who lived near DC, has a Sony 36"...
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ekoblentz
Jan 17, 2013 2:14 am
... That is fine * if * the person will pick it up expeditiously. Also, in exchange for holding stuff here, we'll require at least a half-day of labor in the...
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ekoblentz
Jan 17, 2013 2:58 am
... I agree....
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joshbensadon
Jan 17, 2013 6:46 am
... Well, I don't recall the MG Chemicals part number, I don't have any cans here at the moment. I'm using a cheaper product from Asalco called "FLUX-CLEAN"...
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joshbensadon
Jan 17, 2013 7:58 am
Evan, Did you get my email off list? Josh...
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corey986
Jan 17, 2013 11:02 am
What do you normally use on Vintage Stuff then? I was cleaning some pretty "fluxy" MITS ram cards yesterday that I just got and 99% ISP barely did anything....
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corey986
Jan 17, 2013 11:07 am
Evan, You do know I'm only "razzing" you because I haven't seen you since before the holidays. When things calm down, I'll see if I can help with some sorting...
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ekoblentz
Jan 17, 2013 12:34 pm
... Razz away, just be prepared to be razzed. :) ... Thanks....
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joshbensadon
Jan 17, 2013 4:43 pm
I do use flux remover, but I do not let it contact the case or switch plastics (IC and connector plastic seem to fare well). Don't buy just 1 can, I suggest...
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Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 17, 2013 5:27 pm
... Yes, the MG 4140 does as well. ... Yeah. I don't recall it ever having damaged anything, but I'm pretty consistent about getting it where it's needed and...
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Dave McGuire
purringdave
Jan 17, 2013 5:32 pm
... MG 4140. :) I do a lot of repairs on vintage stuff, but I do far more work on current hardware. (that's why my earlier response must've been confusing) ...
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DougCrawford
dougmemphis
Jan 17, 2013 9:38 pm
... I hope the msg gets spread far such that the stuff doesn't sell, but folks not-in-the-know and opportunists are likely to bite. Argh....
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B. Degnan
billdeg
Jan 17, 2013 10:11 pm
... STOLEN by Tri-Valley Recycling in Stockton - now selling on eBay as seller "tvrsales" ... over there to pick it up. ... at vcforum. ... folks...