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# BASCII: BASIC to ASCII Converter

A program for the TS1500 (with RS-232 and 16K RAM pack) that converts a BASIC program’s tokenized code into ASCII strings stored in a string array, then transmits them via a Memotech RS-232 interface to another computer. Uses RAND USR to redirect PRINT output to the string array above RAMTOP, then PEEKs the BASIC area character-by-character. Intended for uploading BASIC programs to other systems over serial connection.