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# The Guide to T/S Telecommunications

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 Contents

- [CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/n5/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 2 THE BIG PICTURE](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/n5/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 3 THE BOARDS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/n9/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 4 SYSOPS TELL THEIR STORY](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/n15/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 5 MESSAGE BASES](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/n17/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 6 DOWNLOADS AND UPLOADS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/n21/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 7 PRODUCT REVIEWS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/30/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 8 STARTING YOUR OWN BBS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/46/mode/2up)
- [CHAPTER 9 INTERNATIONAL TELECOMM](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/48/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX A PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/50/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX B BBS MENUS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/62/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX C MBBS HELP](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/70/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX D ADDRESS LIST](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/70/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX E FILES AVAILABLE](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/72/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX F PAY SYSTEMS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/80/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX G HARDWARE MODIFICATIONS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/82/mode/2up)
- [APPENDIX H Absolute Beginners Start Here](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/86/mode/2up)
- [Appendix I: FIXING 2050 MODEM BOARDS](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/86/mode/2up)
- [Appendix J: Glossary Of Terms](https://archive.org/details/guide-to-t-s-telecommunications/ts%20telecom/page/88/mode/2up)