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Don Barnard of TSS is forming a new club that promises to provide the following services for $30/year. In addition, the network will provide product registration to eliminate duplication of titles and provide dealers with information on sources of supply and discounts. Dealers and local user’s group leaders will be allowed to sell memberships once…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 03.20.25

Peech II Productions supplies 2068 educational software titles ranging from VERBS to DRAWING priced under $10. For details write them: 6333 Parkman Pi, Cincinnati, OH 45213. Magic World Software is sole source for INVO-STAR inventory management system. Cassette data storage and menu-driven functions let you print pick lists & packing slips on your 2068 +…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 03.20.25

TS2050 modems are still relatively easy to come by. Several manufacturers are offering modems and software of equal or better quality than the ‘officially’ supported Timex equipment. A source like Fischer and Ishii’s “THE GUIDE TO T/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS” is all you need to tie it all together.article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 03.20.25

After a lot of experimenting, I may have a solution. The “may have” is because the process alters the system variables and, although it seems fine so far, I prefer to test it much more before using it with complete confidence. The process simply involves fooling the computer about where to start saving. Since we…article, orig pub: 10.27.20, updated: 03.20.25

Tutorial on “how to get started”, necessary equipment and software, Timex Sinclair BBS phone numbers and info about each one. Includes the QL. Table of Contentsbook, orig pub: 09.08.20, updated: 03.20.25

Full subtitle: Basic Programming on Personal Computers by Apple, Atari, Commodore, Radio Shack, Texas Instruments, Timex Sinclair.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 02.06.25

This is a book for people who want to know how the Timex ticks. It will guide you, even if you have no knowledge of electronics, to an understanding of what is going on inside the case of your computer. The book is in two sections; the first deals with the fundamental principles behind computer…book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 02.01.25

While the Timex Corporation is best known for its watches, it also produced a number of other products since its inception as a clock company in the mid-1800s. During World War II, the company produced fuse timers for defense products, continuing through the 1950s and the Korean war. After the Korean war ended, Timex expanded…company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 03.15.25

Sinclair Research was the most recognizable of a series of names for a company Clive Sinclair started to produce his many inventions. Sinclair Research designed, marketed and sold the MK-14, ZX80, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL and a variety of other products.company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 02.09.25

How long will you wait to open your parachute? Can you land on a moving target?computer_media, orig pub: 02.27.25, updated: 03.09.25

Guide BOUNCER through the evil land of GALNA. Find MAGIC PILLS to increase your fire power.computer_media, orig pub: 02.28.25, updated: 03.09.25

Shoot everything that moves! Don’t let them pass you by or you’ll lose points.computer_media, orig pub: 02.28.25, updated: 03.09.25

1.0 Scope This product specification describes the TS2060 Interface Unit, drives, and associated software. The functional, physical, electrical, and environmental characteristics are specified. A description of the operation of the TS2068 system with this unit is included. 2.0 Applicable Documents 3.0 Product Overview The TS2060 Interface Unit provides the electronics, connectors, and firmware to adapt…document, orig pub: 12.26.23, updated: 03.19.25

The Hitachi 3″ disk drive was used in the Timex Portugal FDD3 and FDD-3000 disk system.document, orig pub: 12.30.21, updated: 03.16.25

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

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.25.23, updated: 07.10.23

Newsletter of the Clackamas County Area Timex Sinclair Users Group.periodical, orig pub: 12.11.19, updated: 02.09.25

Published by Timothy Swenson. Available online.periodical, orig pub: 10.28.20, updated: 02.01.25

Newsletter of the (Ottawa-Hull) Timex-Sinclair User Group.periodical, orig pub: 06.13.21, updated: 02.01.25

Quarterly published by Tom Woods. Provided updates and more to owners of ZX Pro/File databasesperiodical, orig pub: 06.05.22, updated: 01.22.25

Newsletter of the Greater Cleveland Sinclair Users Group.periodical, orig pub: 07.10.22, updated: 08.10.24

Investment program. Does 20 ratios, financial statement worksheets & stock values. 16kproduct, orig pub: 03.20.25, updated: 03.20.25

Database, holds 400 records of 30 characters, with variable item length, search, and delete. 16kproduct, orig pub: 03.20.25, updated: 03.20.25

Manage a book or record collection. Once the program loads, enter CLEAR, and then LET f=9500. Now enter GOTO 6050. Start your tape recorder, then press ENTER. Bookworm will SAVE to tape. Once this completes, the variables will be assigned and the arrays will expand to full size. VERIFY each copy. To use Bookworm, enter…product, orig pub: 05.27.21, updated: 03.20.25

Tape of program presented in Syntax v4 n10.product, orig pub: 05.27.21, updated: 03.20.25

Inventory management system. Cassette data storage and menu-driven functions let you print pick lists & packing slips on your 2068 + 2040.product, orig pub: 03.20.25, updated: 03.20.25

This informal group has twice a month meetings online (via Zoom). Like in-person user group meetings, we have guests, talk about our projects and a wide array of computing topics. This group has its origins in the Yahoo TS 2068 Group, which migrated to groups.io when Yahoo Groups shut down. Join Our Email List Sign…usergroup, orig pub: 04.21.23, updated: 03.21.25

President: David Bennett The group supported all Sinclair related machines, including all Timex and Cambridge models. Meetings were held at the Camp Hill Mall Community Room on the second Friday of each month.usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.22.25

President: Michael E. CarverVice-President: Bill DunlopSecretary: Jack ArmstrongTreasurer: Rod GowenLibrarian: Gaylen Benchusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.06.25

TS2068 Coordinator: Gary LessenberryQL Coordinator: Butch WeinbergMeetings Coordinator: Steve CooperTreasurer: Paul Beatty Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20161116054906/http://ncmedals.com/catug/usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 01.24.25

Contact: George Kuby Newsletter: ZX Computer Users Group newsletterusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 12.16.24

Ryan Gray told us about a program called ZX Basicus, which interprets Sinclair Basic code at high speeds. Ryan also showed us his work on a font inspired by the ZX Spectrum native font. Mowgli Assor provided details about the upcoming Vintage Computer Festival (VCF) Midwest, scheduled for September 13-14.video, orig pub: 03.17.25, updated: 03.17.25

We discussed potential upgrades to the TS-Pico and PicoVideo, audio mods for the 2068, mods to improve the ZX81/TS1000, and the Kilo Zed project.video, orig pub: 03.10.25, updated: 03.10.25

Demo for EASYSprite by Eric Boisvert. Up to 255 sprites of different size and shape are allowed. The program uses a simple PRINT #3 command (or LPRINT).video, orig pub: 02.26.25, updated: 02.26.25

Jeff Burrell gave an update the development of the 2068e project.video, orig pub: 02.16.25, updated: 02.16.25

Tim Swenson shared 22-page ZX Zine number 11. The zine was funded by the Bill Miller collection and was printed at a local print shop.video, orig pub: 02.16.25, updated: 02.16.25