RAMEX International

Changed their name to Foundation Systems in 1985 and discontinued support for the TS 2068.

Products

NameDescriptionComputers
16K RAM PackAvailable with or without a case.Timex/Sinclair 1000
4K High Resolution Graphics ROMGives 448 extra pre-programmed graphics symbols. The ROM contains lower-case letters, bombs, bullets, rockets, tanks, a complete set of invaders graphics and more. The board also has a spare socket that will accept another 4K of ROM, like the 4K TOOLKIT ROM or 1K/2K RAM, for user-defined graphics. dk’Tronics and Kayde published several games thatTimex/Sinclair 1000
64K RAM PackAvailable with or without a case. 8-16K area available.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Appointment PlannerTimex/Sinclair 1000
Devils of the DeepTimex/Sinclair 2068
dk KeyboardCased keyboard with 52 keys, 12 of which are on the number pad. Case measures 15 x 9 x 2 1/2″. Computer fits inside (removed from original case). Comes with motherboard to attach RAM and extend expansion bus to rear edge of case.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Everest AscentTimex/Sinclair 2068
Invincible IslandSplit-screen graphic and text adventure. Adaptation of the original by Richard Shepherd Software for the ZX Spectrum.Timex/Sinclair 2068
LKDOS/Extended BASIC CartridgeContains Larken DOS with 8K ROM and 8K RAM on the cartridge. Used to control Larken DSK-400 or other disk interfaces. All LKDOS or extended BASIC commands use the PRINT #4: syntax. Support for all Timex DOS commands. Extended basic commands include CIRCLE, windows, box clear and fill, channel support for devices, variations of POKE,Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Millenia K Disc DriveDisk drive system for the TS 2068 with SP-DOS. Features: Stores 800k on one disk Loads 32K in one second Mini-DOS uses 4K RAM, full DOS uses 7.6K Supports Tasword, Tasmerge, Masterfile, Omnicalc II, Disc Pascal, C compilerTimex/Sinclair 2068
Ship of the LineTimex/Sinclair 2068
SPDOSDisk operating system provided with the Millenia K interface. RAMEX was the American distributor of SPDOS.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Super SpyTimex/Sinclair 2068
Transylvanian TowerTimex/Sinclair 2068
Urban UpstartTimex/Sinclair 2068
ZX81 KeyboardFull size 43 key keyboard with single key selection of Function, Shift Lock and Graphic modes. 2 LED mode indicators. Simple plug-in installation. Fully enclosed. Made by Maplin Electronics.Timex/Sinclair 1000

Documents

TitleDescriptionComputers
Ramex 2068 A Catalog PreviewTimex/Sinclair 2068
RAMEX brochureProduct brochure for Timex/Sinclair computers.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Ramex Intl brochure
Ramex Millenia K Disk System flyerTimex/Sinclair 2068

Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
2068 Word-Processor Software Evaluation, Part IIShort reviews of Tasword Two, the Textwriter series, VIEWord and Letteriter/Bufferiter.Timex/Sinclair 2068
ArtworxReview of drawing program for the 2068.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & BytesSinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & BytesTimex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & BytesTimex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & BytesTimex/Sinclair 1500, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & BytesTimex/Sinclair 2068
Bits and BytesTimex Computer 2068, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits and BytesTimex/Sinclair 2068
Bits and PiecesAERCO FD-68 disk drive interface; A & J Model 2000 stringy floppy; RAMEX offers Millenia K disk interface/package; T/S Smart Terminal Telecommunications guide; ZX81 software; Knighted Computers obtains Quicksilva software rights; new buyer’s guide from D. Lipinksi; other updates.
Checker: A short Lesson on SPDOSThe SPDOS system call is one that checks for a filename’s existence on a disk. If you try to load a file that is not on your disk, SPDOS will create an error that cannot be trapped by the usual ON ERR GOTO.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
For You... Dealer Catalogs
For Your SupportProduct announcements from Robert Fischer, UAS, Tom Laffin, Knighted Computers, RAMEX, Ben Johnson, Fred Nachbaur, Tom Bent, Jim Houston Enterprises, Paul Bingham, Sum-Ware and Ray Kingsley.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Hardware: Millennia K Disc Drive InterfaceReview of the interface from RAMEX for the TS 2068.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Larken LinesTimex/Sinclair 2068
Letter re Ramex Bankruptcy
Mass Storage for the TS-2068List of mass storage options, including: ZX-Microdrive, A&J Microdrive, DAMCO/Rotronics Wafadrive, AERCO 2068 disk system and RAMEX Millenia K interface.Timex/Sinclair 2068
MasterfileMASTERFILE is a cute and powerful file program originally written for the Spectrum. This review covers Version 09, converted to run on the T/S 2068 without any type of “Spectrum emulator”.Timex/Sinclair 2068
New Product AnnouncementTimex/Sinclair 2068
New Product NewsSpectrum emulators available; disk systems for 2068; terminal software for modem; cartridge version (HOT Z-AROS) of Hot Z-2068 available.
New, News, Views and ReviewsSinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Ordering Problems from RAMEX/Millenia KJurries describes difficulties he experienced in trying to purchase a RAMEX disk drive system.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Product NewsCatalogs from Silicon Mountain Computers, Byte-Back, JRC Software. Service manuals from Sams Computerfact. RAMEX discontinues support for 2068 and Millenia K disk systems.
Review: Ramex disk drive and interfaceTimex/Sinclair 2068
ShellThe listing in this article allows you to COPY or ERASE any or all of the files on a disk. The first part asks you what you want to do in a series of questions. The second part of the program creates a sequential file using the screen channel. This redirects the screen output toTimex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Sinclair News NetworkSir Clive’s Confessions; NOVELSOFT Emerges as Premier TS Software House; What’s In A Name?; Product/Dealer News; User Group Update.
Sinclair News NetworkU.S. QL – $299; 128k Spectrum, Pocket TV Performs Well, Product News; User Group Update.
SPDOSCondensed and edited version of article that appeared in the January and February (1985) issues of Sinclair User.Timex/Sinclair 2068
The History of the RAMEX Millenia KThere once was a little orphan computer named TS 2068. Like all orphans, it was not responsible for being an orphan. Along came the carpet baggers. Ramex was just one of many of this species. They sought to exploit the poor orphan by making grandeous additions. When the orphan was unable to support their standardTimex/Sinclair 2068
The Hungry OrphansThere are two TS-2068 Disk Drive Systems that are still in use despite the fact the their manufacturers have discontinued support of the systems. These are The RAMEX MILLENIA and the TIMEX of PORTUGUAL Disk drive systems. UP-DATE will publish every bit of information about these “orphan” disk drive systems that we can lay ourTimex/Sinclair 2068
The Ramex/Amdek Disk SystemTimex/Sinclair 2068
The TS-2068 Disk Drive Systems: Combinations to Achieve Increased CapabilityTimex/Sinclair 2068