[Boatanchors] OT: Commodore Computer Stuff

Fri Oct 25 16:11:22 EDT 2019

Bill, 
Just a note to let you know a home for the Commodore gear has been found. 
Sorry you were in the 'high priced' shipping zone. I am very happy that it will 
not have to go to the dumpster. I appreciate your interest and comments. 
73 de Bill K4JYS 

From: "Bill Henderson" <bill.henderson at ocdsb.ca> 
To: "cwopr" <cwopr at embarqmail.com> 
Cc: "boatanchors" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 1:48:22 PM 
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] OT: Commodore Computer Stuff 

Thanx for the consideration, Bill ! 
But we both agree that my acquisition of these would be impractical. 

I still have the cartridge with the outboard processor and accompanying disk to run CP/M on a C64, a few C64 and VIC 20 spare boards and a machine of each that works (last time I checked) as well as numerous accessories. 

Used to do component level repairs on Commodore gear and in the day there was quite a bit of software for ham applications - RTTY, CW, etc. 

There was even software to enable a Commodore machine and a specific modem to work as a "blue box" (free long distance telephone calls) - the only time I worked for a place that was "visited" (raided) by RCMP (our Federal police). 

They never bothered us in Service Dept - but seized all the retail copies of the software in question. 

Of course - in Service - we always kept backups of software in secure locations.... 

Some of the guys that had worked on the Hyperion (Ajile was a Hyperion relative - some say a clone) came to work with us in various capacities after the company had "issues". 

A lot of stories all 'round... 

Thanx for reviving my memories of Commodore and other early machines ! 

- 73 de va3hwa / Bill H. 

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On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 12:13 PM Bill Stewart < [ mailto:cwopr at embarqmail.com | cwopr at embarqmail.com ] > wrote: 

Bill, sure wish I could get this stuff to you. I may take it to a local hamfest in 
Nov and see what happens. Will also ck around for any user groups in the 
area. 
Tnx....73 de Bill K4JYS 

From: "Bill Henderson" < [ mailto:bill.henderson at ocdsb.ca | bill.henderson at ocdsb.ca ] > 
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Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:41:50 AM 
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] OT: Commodore Computer Stuff 

Hello Bill... 
It's a pity that you are such a great distance from me, and in another country ! 

There are many Commodore groups in many cities, not all of them online. 

Try asking at the Public Library if any groups meet there and if they may have a Commodore connection. 

I have a LOT of Commodore stuff from days of yore - I especially like the 1701 and 1702 monitors - I believe they were made by JVC... 

Hope you find a group that will take these items off your hands ! 

73 de va3hwa / Bill H. 

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On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 11:26 AM Bill Stewart < [ mailto:cwopr at embarqmail.com | cwopr at embarqmail.com ] > wrote: 

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I know, this is far removed from the usual subjects.....however, just wondering if there 
is any interest in a C-64, maybe a C-128 with accessories. Sure hate to throw this 
stuff away if there is someone who collects this type of thing. Is there a list that deals 
in the old Commodore computers? 
Tnx...73 de Bill K4JYS 
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