| Auto-Dialing with the TS-2068 and a Modem |
Explains how the TS-2068 can auto-dial phone numbers using BASIC OUT commands to the modem port. Presents Randy Kale’s original 1984 CompuServe routine and a more advanced variation integrated into Tom Woods’ PRO/FILE address book program for automatic telephone dialing from stored records. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Binomial Bingo |
A game program originally written for the TS-1000 and then adapted for the TS-2068. A ball starting at the top of the board travels binomially to the bottom; landing spaces pay out $2 to $100 but the ‘Jinxed’ number causes a loss. Supports 2-4 players. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Cooperative Effort Produces Spectacular RLE Graphics (Decoding for the TS-2068) |
A BASIC program by John Ryan (Oklahoma City) and substantially improved by George Mockridge to decode CompuServe RLE graphics on the TS-2068. Full instructions for downloading files via MTERM, verifying the RLE header, and saving decoded screens. Notes the possibility of compiling for faster decoding. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Miscellaneous Items of Interest |
Reprinted clippings: PC market share table (through 1985) from Wall Street Journal; telephone long-distance equal-access dialing tips; CST Thor (QL successor) machine announced for PCW Show September; Timex sells 800,000 TS-2068/2048 units to Poland with technology transfer agreement. |
Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| More PRO/FILE Enhancements for the Wafadrive |
Letter from TAS BAM Users’ Group (Safety Harbor, FL) describing George Fetherman’s modifications to Tom Woods’ PRO/FILE database program for use with the Rotronics Wafadrive. New features include revised menus, Wafadrive save/load, catalog, move, and format commands, and toggle for bold characters on the 2040 printer. No loss of data file space. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Spectrum Art Studio and AERCO Interface Conversion |
Instructions for converting the Spectrum Art Studio (or Extended Art Studio) program to work with the AERCO Centronics parallel printer interface. Requires POKEing 26 bytes into memory before running; step-by-step customization procedure for selecting the print driver. Also notes a local LA-area ZX users group and the Timex Exchange BBS. |
Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| SVSTUG/GUTS Report |
At the June 24 GUTS/SV meeting, Bob Kuster demonstrated his new QL with new attendee Mark Wahl. Notes new member Don Elliott; Radoslav Breznikar seeks TS-2068 repair address (Timex Service Center, Little Rock, AR); Eric Bosch converting Spectrum computers to NTSC TV. Upcoming meeting schedule. |
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| TS-1000 and 1500 Software Libraries |
Comprehensive listing of PUG-SVSTUG-EBZUG library tapes available for the TS-1000 and TS-1500, organized alphabetically with catalog numbers. Covers games, educational, business, utility, and entertainment programs. Note directs members missing documentation to donate extra copies. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500 |
