| A Personal Note From GORDON YOUNG | If its OK with you, I would like you to print this comment in the next issue. I want to thank all of those who have spent their time calling, writing and showing their interest in software I have written or articles that have appeared here in TSH. | |
| Altering The T-S 2068 Character Set | One of the easiest alterations a TS2068 user can make on the machine is new character sets. Initially, the ROM uses the character table it was “born” with. Unless you tell it otherwise, it will do so forever. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| ASR: An Address Storage and Retrieval Program | Is your little black book getting so full that you can’t find the address you are looking for? Do you dread addressing all those envelopes to send out Christmas cards? Using ASR not only makes it easier to do these tasks and others, but it can save you time in the process. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| Bits & Bytes | I plan to use this periodic feature to keep you informed on miscellaneous subjects that are of interest to T/S users, but do not warrant a full column by themselves. (IN OTHER WORDS: T/S Trivia!) | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Book Review: "VU-CALC and VU-FILE" | BOOK REVIEW (AND APPLICATION) “VU-CALC and VU-FILE“ Robert B.V. Masters Robert J. Brady Company Bowie, MD 20715 167 Pages $17.95 Bill Ferrebee Mountaineer Software 115 N. 7th Avenue Paden City, WV 26159 (304) 337-8502 One of the best business-oriented programs available for Timex/Sinclair computers is VU-CALC, a spreadsheet program by Timex. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Enter | The introduction to T-S Horizons #1 (November 1983) stated that “[in the future] you will find that T-S Horizons will benefit you more than any other magazine for the Sinclair computer. Little did we know that in 1984 that “prophecy” would come true “by default.” So far we’ve seen the demise of Sync, TS User, and Timex Sinclair User. | |
| Graphics Bonus | Program listing that uses user-defined graphics to display Opus, from the comic strip Bloom County. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program |
| Hardware Review: ZX-GR | Although great looks aren’t a feature of the ZX-GR, the unit is well-built and stable. I had no problems with wobble as I did with the Timex 16K RAM pack. The edge connector is attached to the unit by way of a 3 inch ribbon cable which adds to the stability of the unit. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Improved Machine Code Error Checking Routine for WORM | In reference to the WORM series, Warren Tucker of Vallejo, California, sent this submission. It is an improved machine code error checking routine for WORM. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| In Touch With The World | Welcome to this month’s column! I have a lot of interesting information for those of you that have already joined the ranks of “T/S Telecommunicators”. And for those of you that have yet to get your modem, I think that this column will make you interested enough to make a modem your next purchase. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Magazine Review: Computer Trader Magazine | In the three and a half years that Chet Lambert has been publishing the Computer Trader (now Computer Trader Magazine), it has gonefrom a single sheet for people wanting to buy, sell, or trade used equipment, to a 100-page magazine with glossy paper and a considerable amount of advertising. | |
| Making Music With The ZX81 | Although the ZX81 (TS-1000) does not have a SOUND command included in its BASIC language, it is possible to make sound with it, and this article tells how. The sound generated by this program is available at the MIC jack for recording with your cassette recorder, amplifying with a mini amplifier, or monitoring with an earphone. | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| Plotter for T-S 2068 | In TS-Horizons #5 it was mistakenly reported that Johnson’s and Swartz’s graphics program for the TS1000/ZX81 would run on the TS 2068. Below is a version of the original program which will run on the TS 2068. Provided by John Marion. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Reviews For The Non Programmer | First, a follow-up on power supplies. If you want one that will power your monitor, write to Tom Woods, Box 64, Jefferson, NH 03583. In his latest issue of Pro/file update ($9.95/year) he shows how to build a power supply which uses a 12V car battery. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Software Review: Croaka-Crawla | Croaka Crawla is not just another “FROGGER” imitation . This is THE best I’ve seen. It is fast, and the graphics are very good. It is also very difficult. I have not yet been able to reach the 3rd level. The 6-7-8-9 keys are used (I don’t know why. | Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
| Software Review: FOOTBALL | If this one confuses you, take a look at the copyright date. One may deduce that the program (for the 2068) is an “upgrade” from the TS-1000 version. While an upgrade to a newer machine is certainly permissible, and often very desirable, BANTA loses points on this one for failing to upgrade the documentation. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Software Review: MUSICOLA | PROGRAM NAME: Musicola AUTHOR: T.A. David TYPE: Educational/Entertainment MACHINE: T/S 2068 (Printer Optional) PRICE: $24.95 AVAILABLE FROM: T.E.J. Computer Products 859 North Virgil Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 I guess you might as well call me a “Bill of all trades”. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Software Review: T/S COUNT | PROGRAM NAME: T/S COUNT AUTHOR: Jim Payne TYPE: Business (Accounting) MACHINE: T/S 2068 (Printer Optional, but very useful) PRICE: $29.95 AVAILABLE FROM: PHEONIX ENTERPRISES 1780 N Dupont Highway, No.17 Dover, Delaware 19901 I am currently finishing up a degree in Data Processing at our local community college, and about two months ago I was checking my required classes list. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Software Review: VOICE CHESS | Voice Chess is a chess program for the TS 2068 that actually talks to you! All speech comes through the speaker. The manufacturer of Voice Chess is Softsync, and they should get a pat on the back. They finally added the necessary touch to chess. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Software Review: VU-3D | Although VU-3D is billed as a business program, many of you will have fun with tinkering around and showing off the program to your friends. This program sure shows off the stuff a TS 2068 can do! VU-3D is a program that allows you to draw and view figures in a 3 dimensional perspective. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| T-S News | Short product mentions and updates from the TS community. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
