John, It is hard to give away old computers these days, even some that are 3-4 years old. I have about 5 nice CRT type monitors I've offered for coming to get them and no one even responds.
I bought a 486 IBM lap top at a Hamfest for $10 that actually worked and had external floppy with it, but some at the same Hamfest went for $100 and a friend of mine bought one of these that did not work. I bought mine just the same purpose you need. For your RSS programming I would recommend a 486. It should be slow enough for this. I also use a desktop 486 for programming Mot HTs. With the club I would get the repeater working and charge them double and maybe something for your time. It is with so many wanting others to do the work, they get the benfits and still complain, but still will not lift a finger. If they will not pay take the repeater and sell on e-bay, hi. 73, ron, n9ee/r >From: John Reid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: 2008/07/13 Sun PM 07:29:39 EDT >To: [email protected] >Subject: [Repeater-Builder] ISO Slow Computer for R100 repeater programming > >Where does one fine a CHEAP but reliable old computer for this >purpose. I understand that if the clock speed is too fast it can turn >the machine into an expensive doorstop. I am not seeking the RSS >software, just a slow computer with DOS on it to run the software >with, I am located in Southeastern Indiana does anyone know where one >can be found? A laptop would be the best and I assume one could be >mailed, or a desktop in the Cincinnati or southern Indiana area could >be picked up. >We do not have a lot of money as we have been rebuilding our repeater >system and the membership of the club isnt too enthusiastic about >contributing till the repeater is fixed ( Catch 22 ) > >Thanks in advance for you assistance. > > > Ron Wright, N9EE 727-376-6575 MICRO COMPUTER CONCEPTS Owner 146.64 repeater Tampa Bay, FL No tone, all are welcome.
