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As mentioned in our last issue, IQLR will be sponsoring the second annual North American QL/QDOS get-together on Saturday the 14th of May 1994. All who were present at MIRACLE in NEWPORT 93 will attest that it’s much more than a computer show. It’s more i a happening, starting days before as people arrive and…article, orig pub: 02.08.26, updated: 02.08.26

Quick Mandelbrot III is the latest upgrade to the program. Among the updates are an increase in maximum iterations to 511 (for Gold Card users), addition of Mode 4 operation, and some code changes in the interests of more speed.article, orig pub: 02.08.26, updated: 02.08.26

QBox-USA is a computer bulletin board system (BBS) set up by QL enthusiasts in the US for all QL enthusiasts in North America (although we welcome callers from anywhere). We maintain a link (Fidonet) with European BBS’s that carry QL related message areas. With QBox-USA North American QL users can keep in touch with our…article, orig pub: 02.08.26, updated: 02.08.26

I’ve been asked to explain how to use your QL to call a bulletin board system (BBS). 1 had problems trying to follow a structured approach to explaining everything necessary to use your QL online. So, I decided to just ramble in a couple directions, explaining as I go. Hopefully you’ll get the information you…article, orig pub: 02.08.26, updated: 02.08.26

Recently two products have come to our attention. The first is a high quality laser paper produced by WEYERHAEUSER named FIRST CHOICE. It is by far the best paper I have ever used, to the degree that I cannot tell the difference between a page printed on my DeskJet 500 or my LaserJet IIP, the…article, orig pub: 02.08.26, updated: 02.08.26

30 games ranging from fortune telling programs to simulation of the ecosystem.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 01.24.26

Support book for those needing to look up what a BASIC function means and how it is to be used. The book is in alphabetical order so you will need to know what it is you are looking for first. A good book to have around once you know your way about BASIC.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 01.24.26

How to construct interfaces with instructions for building a relay controller, a joystick interface, analog to digital conversion and more.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 01.23.26

50 ready-to-run educational programs demonstrate scores of different techniques for solving problems in mathematics, science, and business. 10 chapters deal with solving problems by formulas and repetitive trials, convergence, recursion, compounding, probability, geometry, science, simulations, and drill and practice. Some problems demonstrate the capabilities of the computer; others identify its shortcomings.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 11.06.25

Subtitle: For the T/S 1000, 1500, and 2068 Computers. Here are 32 entertaining new games programs written in Timex/Sinclair BASIC. These fun and exciting games are written for all the Timex/Sinclair home computers, including the classic 1000, the new 1500 Personal Computer, and the 2068 Color Computer. All the programs have been fully tested and…book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 11.06.25

This 2026 calendar features converted images of classic Timex and Sinclair hardware, with each image carefully optimized for the ZX Spectrum SCREEN$ format and monochrome printing on the Sinclair ZX Printer 2040. The images were converted using a modified version of Anders Tornblad’s ZX Spectrumizer. The original converter rendered dark colors using PAPER rather than…document, orig pub: 01.15.26, updated: 01.15.26

Cleaned up and reformatted by Tim Swenson in 2026.document, orig pub: 01.14.26, updated: 01.14.26

Notebook consisting of notes about development of Timex Disk Operating System (TDOS) and CP/M for the Timex/Sinclair 2068. A re-typed copy of the notebook is also available on archive.org.document, orig pub: 12.26.23, updated: 11.30.25

Vendorsevent, orig pub: 11.27.25, updated: 11.27.25

Fourth annual event. Held at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on August 28th and 29th. Tim Swenson hosted the first of several after-fest BBQs at his house in Dayton this year. Several of the attendees appear in the photos below.event, orig pub: 03.30.23, updated: 02.24.24

Organized by Tim Swenson, the West Coast Sinclair Show was held in Union City, CA, on 5 June 1999, one week after the East Coast Sinclair Show. Vendors The key visitor to the show was the renowned author Stan Kelly-Bootle, writer of many computer books, including the “Devil’s DP Dictionary”, and the holder of the…event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

Two day fair in Canada.event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.14.23, updated: 07.10.23

Cassette-based magazine supplied with several programs per tape.periodical, orig pub: 03.17.22, updated: 01.24.26

Newsletter of the Denver, Colorado, Timex/Sinclair user group.periodical, orig pub: 07.10.22, updated: 01.24.26

Newsletter of the user group.periodical, orig pub: 07.10.22, updated: 01.24.26

Newsletter of the Sinclair/Timex User Group of the Boston Computer Society.periodical, orig pub: 12.17.19, updated: 01.19.26

Newsletter for people with a combined interest in amateur radio and the Sinclair—Timex computers.periodical, orig pub: 12.11.19, updated: 01.16.26

Carrying cases custom molded for TIMEX Corporation. They resemble small attache cases, approximately 13 1/2″ x 10″ x 3 1/2″, have a black leather-like texture, distinctive Timex/Sinclair logo, and feature small fold—away carrying handles. Each case has seven individual compartments for the following items: Only 2,000 were produced.product, orig pub: 01.20.20, updated: 02.02.26

OS-64 is a ROM that supports the Timex/Sinclair’s 64-column mode. It is fully compatible with 32 column commands and functions. The original Zebra manual is available on archive.org. OS-64 is supplied on cartridge. Insert in the TS2068’s cartridge slot (with the power turned off), then turn your computer on. The boot screen will be black…product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 02.02.26

24K program has many built-in features (including tri-base arithmetic) and printer drivers. Available on tape ($9.95) or EPROM ($39.95)product, orig pub: 06.05.22, updated: 02.02.26

Grimm’s Fairy Trails is a Pac-Man takeoff with six speed variations. By pressing the arrow keys, you control the movements of Prince Billy, who is being pursued by two dwellers, Murph and Drago. To finally defeat them, you must move about the maze collecting dots to get 250 B-Lers (life crystals) to make the maze…product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 02.02.26

Full controls, instrumentation and a view of the horizon. Use the radio beams and radio compass to navigate. Avoid hazards near the landing field. Promotes an understanding of air flight. 16K.product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 02.02.26

President: Chuck DawsonVice-President: Frank BouldinSecretary: Fred StocktonTreasurer: Ellis Saunders The Timex/Sinclair Users Group of Fort Worth merged with the Dallas Timex/Sinclair/Amstrad Users Group in 1987.usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.04.26

President: Glynn HarrisVice-President: George EdmondsSec./Treas: Arthur J. EmersonNewsletter Exchange: George Edmonds The Dallas Timex/Sinclair/Amstrad Users Group merged with the Timex/Sinclair Users Group of Fort Worth in 1987.usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.04.26

We discussed VCF event planning, ham radio technology, Spectrum Next FPGA replicas, Jupiter Ace computers, retro computing alternatives, and Eastern Bloc computer history.video, orig pub: 01.13.26, updated: 01.13.26

In this meeting, we reviewed the history of the Timex Computer Corporation and development of the Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500 and Timex/Sinclair 2068 computers. David presented material from documents preserved by Lon Hildreth and others.video, orig pub: 12.21.25, updated: 01.13.26

We had a little demonstration of a Christmas program and a snowflake design, as well as updates from Ingo and others on projects.video, orig pub: 01.05.26, updated: 01.13.26

We discussed shared community history and technical knowledge. We talked about the evolution of user groups from 1980s, who often had printed newsletters (CATS, Update, Chicago-area publications), through Yahoo groups to current online forums.video, orig pub: 11.17.25, updated: 12.06.25

We showed off a seasonally appropriate turkey program and shared updates on projects.video, orig pub: 11.17.25, updated: 11.18.25