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# How to Convert a Surplus WC2050 Modem into an RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE for your TS1000/1500/2068

The purpose of this article is to show you how, with the addition of a few inexpensive components, you can convert a WC2050 modem board into a general purpose RS232 serial interface.

In October of last year, Anchor Automation auctioned off several thousand completely assembled WC2050 Modem boards as electronic surplus. Fortunately for Timex users, these boards were discovered by Timex support companies like Zebra Systems, Clifford Associates, Sunset Electronics, and RMG, and are being resold to Timex users at bargain basement prices.