I need to test a jade disk controller. From what I understand, I may be wrong, the Jade needs a special copy of CPM since it has a z80 processor onboard to...
I forget if I sent this message ... I have a work commitment on 1/30 in the evening, which means I can't watch "The Americans" with our computers in it that...
My Sol has a "graphic-add" daughter board which plugs into the character generator socket and allows graphics. It looks like its from processor tech, but I...
I know not many MARCHins are into sports, but for those who are, you're welcome to come over to my apartment to watch the Superbowl. So far only Jeff B. is...
Joe decided to come today so we finished the ad-hoc cubicle wall dividing our big room into two smaller rooms. Also cleaned up a lot and did some organizing,...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
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....
Hi all, I see that the MARCH website is listing the VCF East 9.0 dates as May 18 & 19. I just noticed that according to the ARRL website that OMARC is holding...
Here's the latest on the museum power situation, based on Fred's report at the InfoAge staff meeting tonight. (For list newbs: Fred is the director of InfoAge,...
I'm soliciting opinions from the group about my choice of exhibit for this year's VCF-E. I had initially been talking to Dave McGuire and some others about...
I excited to announce that I've ordered a batch of reproduction SCELBI PCBs. This will enable building of a batch of reproduction SCELBI 8Hs. There is still...
One of the things we might do tomorrow is quick-and-dirty testing of our four Rainbow 100s. We can problem sell two of them. Price and details to be...
... A treadmill for a steam locomotive will cost more than a power transformer. Perhaps someone can find an old steam tractor? ... *vintage* ads rule. ... ...
... Debut is Jan. 30 in primetime. I think 10pm. Google it. It has MARCH terminals for the KGB office, Jeff B.'s PET (among other PETs) in the spy's travel...
I have not heard one thing from anyone about the new show, The Americans on FX. Our stuff is supposed to be on there, right? I don’t watch much TV I have...
... while working on my RCA Cosmac VIP. Maybe its old news to folks here but I'll chance it: http://www.swapmeetdave.com/PhilaMusic/Recording.htm We have the...
Hi, Not sure if Evan posted to the list or not, so just posting: Been having some health issues as of late and bills are pouring in faster than money is coming...
I think that it will be great to have both events.. The cross pollination from us and the HAM guys will be good as it will open up our interests to a wider...
Hi Everyone, I've been spending the past while working on a web based emulator for the Altair 8800. It has gotten to the point where it is useable but not ...
The Z80 is claimed to be compatible with the 8080 but anyone who has tried to run MITS Basic on it knows that isn't true. The reason is that the Z-80...
I have started the de-hacking of the system... I removed all the cards and the personality module. First step, I hooked the keyboard back up using the correct...