Syntax/Syntax ZX80 v4 n5

Volume: 4
Issue: 5
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Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
Banner WriterUse the TS2040 to print banners.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Dear EditorBattery-backed power; errors in printing floating point numbers; using VU-File with Qsave; Sinclair microdrive; overload the TS1000 stack with a simple program; good service from a vendor; thanks to fellow reader; Byte-Back RAM unit.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Decimal to Floating Point BinaryUse built-in floating ROM routine to convert decimal number to floating point format.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Defective Laserscan RAM Replacement AvailableLaserscan Electronics discovered that some of their early model 16K RAM packs, produced until mid-January 1983, are defective.Sinclair ZX81
Memotech 32K-Timex Incompatibility ReportedReaders report their Memotech 32K RAMs do not work with TS2040 printers. Memotech knows about this problem and sent a TS2040 to its British office for testing.Timex/Sinclair 1000
New Products and Services (Syntax v4 n5)New products from Timex, J.V. Kane, Silicon Valley North, ZX-Panding, Computer Engineering Services, M-Ware, W.D. Maples, Kaltek Calculator Technology, J.J. Castillos, Florida Creations, Stuart Software, Laserscan Electronics, International Publishing & Software, 2-Bit Software, LINC.
Norris Electronics Back in SlidellWe reported incorrectly that Norris Electronics moved to Metairie, LA (Apr.83).
Personal Net WorthTrack of your personal finances and figures your current net worth.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Program ImprovementsCorrections to ON GOTO, Office Manager.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Running MC in a String VariableYou can place and execute machine code (MC) in three places: REM line, memory reserved above RAMTOP, and a string.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Save on Save and LoadCollapse screen memory before saving.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Sun KD-81 full-size keyboard conversion for the ZX/TSReview of the keyboard kit.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
The ZX/TS and 2716 450ns EPROMSYou may run into trouble using 450ns 2716 EPROMs on your ZX/TS.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Timex to Sell Replacement Parts for TS1000You will be able to get Timex replacement parts for your TS1000 sometime this spring. Timex repair facility will sell parts and schematics.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Vendor Report and NotesFrog Software appears to have disappeared; Brainchild backordered on Kolorworks; Memotech RS232 not in stock; first issue of Ramblings out.
ZX/TS Users' GroupsTo list your group or to find a local one, call or write SYNTAX. Columbus, OH: Gary Solomon, 1653 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, [phone number omitted]. Guam: Sinclair/Timex Users Club of Guam, Jerry N. Lorell, pres., POB 4011, Agana, Guam 96910.
ZX81 Keyboard from MemotechThe keyboard duplicates Sinclair's keyboard, but with full-travel keys and an extra shift key in the top right corner.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000