DEC Alpha server cabinet - free

My neighbor has an empty DEC Alpha server cabinet she'd be happy to give up, for free. It's a 2100 series, model 5/250. She's in Durham, NC. Anybody interested? Richard

DG Nova panel font?

Speaking of DEC fonts, does anyone know what was used on the Data General Nova machines? Thanks! **Richard IBM 1620 > IBM 1130 > S/360 Model 40 > DG Nova > ...

Soldering DB connectors

Something that's always worked for me: when soldering a male DB connector (DB9, DB25, whatever -- or really any male/pin style connector), plug it into a mating female connector first. That will hold the pins securely in place and prevent them from sagging in the plastic of the body if your sol

Emails not appearing

I've sent a few things to this address, but they haven't shown up in the regular digests I get. How do I get something into the digest so other folks can see it? (Or does it have to be about DEC machines? Ha-ha!) Thanks! -- **Richard

re: HP Journal back issues

You can find HP Journal issues at https://worldradiohistory.com/HP-Journal.htm The World Radio History site is a fantastic resource in general, I use it regularly. **Richard

Re: who collects modems?

If anyone has a modem made by Datec, a long-defunct manufacturer from Chapel Hill, NC, please let me know. I used to do customer support for them back in the early '80s. (They used to run ads in Byte Magazine touting their "crystal-controlled stability".) Thanks. **Richard

Re: Re: DEC PDP-8/e H212 core mat repair

Going by the size, I'd say the Keronix board is for a Data General Nova or one of its ilk. Keronix did make core boards with p/n starting 816 for Novas. **Richard Message: 1 Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:50:10 -0500 From: Jules Richardson To:cctalk@classiccmp.org Subject: Re: DEC PDP-8/e H212 core m

IBM PC diagnostics disks

I have these 5-1/4" diagnostics disks but no need for them. If you're interested, I'll send them to you for the cost of the postage from Durham, NC. * Diagnostics for IBM Personal Computer AT, ver. 2.03 copyright 1981, 1986 maroon disk label, p/n 6183111 * Advanced Diagnostics, ver. 2.20, copy