Re: Looking for info on memory

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

Hey, FoothillsGeek here! I saw this thread last night and checked to see if
I had a manual for it - it does not look like I do. Most of the Plessey
documents we received are for core memory boards.

However, when I indexed the docs we received, I did so by model number
(PM-) and not by part number. So, if I can find our stack of Plessey
docs, I'll flip through them again to look for the PN.

On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 8:49 AM steven--- via cctech 
wrote:

>
> > On 10/19/2021 12:57 PM, Nigel Johnson Ham via cctech wrote:
> >> I am trying to bring up an 11/23 system in a BA23 box, and the only
> >> memory i have is an obscure Plessey one. The only identification is the
> >> p/n 705920 with dash-100 in white ink. By counting the chips I make it
> >> 4MB, but it does not respond. Since it takes the full 22-bit memory
> >> space I can't see how any jumpers would change its accessibility. Does
> >> anybody have a manual?
>
> FoothillsGeek on VCFed had a number of Plessey memory manuals and had
> scanned
> some, as mentioned here
> https://www.vcfed.org/forum/forum/genres/dec/73251-dec-documents-on-manx
>
>

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Re: Gotek Floppy Drive Emulators in general and as RX50/RX33 replacements

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

I was hoping to see some discussion about the Gotek. I too have one, but
have not used it yet (mainly due to lack of a Windows machine), and am
curious about the firmware and software requirements.

On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 1:55 PM Bob Smith via cctalk 
wrote:

> Two questions,
> 1. If anyone is using these devices, which firmware/software do you
> use in the device and why did you choose it?
>
> 2/ Is anyone specifically using one as a replacement or adjunct or and
> RX50 et al on a Pro, pdp11, uVax, DecMate, or Pro box, and same
> question set as 1?
>
> Yes,  i picked up one, and looking at the capabilities, documentation
> first, and considering reflashing the beast to give more control of
> formats.
>
> TIA
> bob smith
>


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Re: Discord

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

Hi J, it appears the invite has expired. Any chance to get a fresh one?
Thanks!

On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 12:55 PM jwest--- via cctalk 
wrote:

> I believe I sent the invite to my game channel, NOT the new classiccmp
> server. please use this instead:
> https://discord.gg/gV6PKYW
>
> -Original Message-
> From: cctalk  On Behalf Of jwest--- via
> cctalk
> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 11:26 AM
> To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org>
> Subject: Discord
>
> Greetings folks
>
>
>
> The past few years I’ve become fairly focused on a particular old
> 1999/2000 ww2 fps computer game. Of course playing it but I’m also on the
> development team for the game (EA has given up on it, but we still put out
> new releases, maps, patches, etc.). As a result of that, I pretty much live
> on Discord text/audio chat these days. If you send me an email I will
> eventually see it and may even respond heh. But if you send me anything on
> Discord I’m going to see it immediately. If any of you are on discord, I am
> “Todesengel#9624”. Feel free to add me as a friend and that way you can get
> me usually immediately. I am not leaving the hobby, nor am I saying not to
> email me at the usual address. But a lot of you do talk to me
> semi-frequently and I’m just saying discord will get to me far quicker.
>
>
>
> In addition, mostly as an exercise to see how to do it, I set up a
> ClassicCMP discord server. That Discord server is NOT meant to replace this
> list, nor should it be taken to signal any less commitment on my part to
> keeping this list running. They are fundamentally different things; Discord
> is great for real time text chat back and forth. There are also audio and
> video channels if people want to use that to talk verbally or via video. To
> get on that server, here is a semi-permanent invite:
> https://discord.gg/U8Skw5g  Joining the server gets you to all the other
> folks who may join the classiccmp discord, not just me. Of course, that
> could be zero  Like I said, I just did it as an exercise, and discord is
> how some of my family and friends stay in touch. But it is there if peeps
> want to use it.
>
>
>
> I’d rather not turn this into a long debate of whether discord is good or
> bad or anything like that. I’m just saying it’s there, and it’s quicker to
> get ahold of me that way at times.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> J
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Re: I need some education (PDP)

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

Yes please. I'm currently searching for a KY11-LB Programmer Console to get
my PDP 11/34 presentable.

http://retrocmp.com/tools/pdp-1134-programmers-console

On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 1:09 AM Anders Nelson via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Please send along that list when you get it.
>
> =]
> --
> Anders Nelson
>
> +1 (517) 775-6129
>
> www.erogear.com
>
>
> On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 4:05 PM Electronics Plus via cctalk <
> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
> > So I called my buddy of 20+ years.
> >
> > Got old PDP junk left?
> >
> > Like what kinda junk?
> >
> > PDP 8 or 11?
> >
> > Hmm, got PDP 8 boards and BA11 boxes. PDP11 makes no sense, it is a
> series,
> > 11/70 or what?
> >
> >
> >
> > I know NOTHING about this stuff. I told him slide in boxes with flippy
> > switches. He laughed and said he will send me over a list of all the OLD
> > DEC
> > stuff left in the warehouse. Shipping will be from Calif. Pickup avail,
> or
> > shipping, for rack stuff.
> >
> >
> >
> > Cindy Croxton
> >
> > Electronics Plus
> >
> > 1613 Water Street
> >
> > Kerrville, TX 78028
> >
> > 830-370-3239 cell
> >
> > sa...@elecplus.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
> > https://www.avast.com/antivirus
> >
>


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Re: VCF Southeast Photos

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

Cute bunny rabbit!!!

On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 4:11 PM Jason T via cctalk 
wrote:

> Last weekend I made an unannounced visit out to Roswell, GA to visit
> our brothers-and-sisters-in-hoarding at the Vintage Computer Festival
> Southeast.  They were hosted by the new location of the Computer
> Museum of America, not yet open to the public.  The show was a solid
> representation of the hobby, with a wide range of micros, minis and
> workstations as well as a few calculators and computing ephemera.  On
> the museum side, I've never seen so many Crays in once place - and
> they're not even done yet!
>
> Here is my photo set:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/aiKGadREX511xeUt5
> (contains computers, computer collectors and one giant rabbit)
>
> Big thanks to Earl and the gang for putting on another great VCF and
> showing me that southern hospitality.
>
> More VCF Midwest news coming soon!
>
> -j
>


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Re: Kemners Surplus - Real time walkthrough

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

There are many pictures on their Facebook page
. Of particular
interest, is this one of an IBM System/34 chassis:
https://www.facebook.com/KemnerEnterprises/photos/a.1770653292985604/1768376576546609/

On Sat, Feb 16, 2019 at 1:52 PM Anders Nelson via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I heard Kemners Surplus in Pottstown, PA was going away so I decided to pay
> them a visit. I'm taking pictures of as much vintage computing gear as I
> can as we speak. I'll be here until they close today at 5pm EST, so if you
> see something you like feel free to give them a call and I'll help them
> navigate.
>
> Photos updated as I walk through, here:
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4Q8Jx7n36fmVczLN8
>
> If you see something you like it'd be great if you could check if I'm
> interested first until I'm finished today. ;]
>
> Hope this helps someone, they shut down soon!
>


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Re: Teletype cheap

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

I hate being on the [south]east coast.

On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 9:56 PM Bill Degnan via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Teletype-Machine-Model-3320-3WA-Teletypewriter-AS-IS-FOR-PARTS-local-pick-up/142981290439?hash=item214a5959c7:g:UXoAAOSwmXJbylEN:rk:6:pf:1=true
>
> b
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Re: Identify old PC

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

Looks like an IMSAI PCS?

Here's a good picture of one:
https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/71e4dy/imsai_pcs_8030_s100_computer_with_ikb1_war_games/

Some more info here: http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=342

On Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:11 PM John Foust via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

>
> Pardon the post of content from elsewhere, but this one had me puzzled,
> perhaps because I'd been puzzled earlier the same day by a IMSAI advert
> (http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/computers-and-software-ads-1980s/19)
> that showed something other than an IMSAI 8080.
>
> Does anyone recognize this old computer (from Reddit)?
>
>
> https://www.reddit.com/r/vintagecomputing/comments/9pc7sx/help_identifying_this_old_pc/
>
> - John
>
>

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Re: 360 Technologies selloff

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

If this is them, they are apparently located in Austin;
https://www.360tech.com

On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 12:57 PM Glen Slick via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:15 AM, Al Kossow via cctalk
>  wrote:
> > 360 Technologies is (was) and old HP reseller.
> >
> > I just tried buying a 9145 from them, and didn't hear anything back.
> > Called them, and they are in the middle of selling off what they haven't
> scrapped.
> > Mike is going to let me know more of what will be available and by whom
> next week.
>
> I noticed recently that all of their eBay listings (360dibs) were
> canceled. I wondered what was up with that. I bought a couple of HP
> 1000 A-series cables from them in the last year or so that I couldn't
> find anywhere else. Are there any HP resellers left now that have
> their own inventory and don't speculatively list parts that they don't
> have or never had?
>


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Re: Old WANG terminal keyboard

[Derek Newland via cctalk]

Appears to be from a Wang VM7681:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a5/d1/84/a5d184de569a605cf8542a57eed3a443.jpg

On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 5:28 PM Electronics Plus via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> No part number or date is visible. Complete, but not cleaned or tested.
>
> I have no idea what it went to.
>
> https://www.elecshopper.com/old-wang-terminal-keyboard.html
>
>
>
>
>
> Cindy Croxton
>
> Electronics Plus
>
> 1613 Water Street
>
> Kerrville, TX 78028
>
> 830-370-3239 cell
>
> sa...@elecplus.com
>
>
>
>
>
> ---
> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
> https://www.avast.com/antivirus
>


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