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More Things to Do with Your Modem Last month, I explained some of the unexpected problems you may experience with...
CATS NewsletterApril 1989
2068 TelecommunicationsCATS NewsletterJune 1987
2068 Telecommunications Notes
The following is an overview of telecommunications hardware and software available for the T/S 2068 and how it all works....
Jim RodlinSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterMay/June 1988
2068 to Real World Communications
The “telecommunications revolution” has been roaring across America. For many Timex’ers in our little backwater, it seems to have roared...
Mark FisherCATS NewsletterMay 1989
A Visit to QBoxCATS NewsletterSeptember - October 1995
A Visit to QBox!CATS NewsletterJuly - August 1995
A Way Around A ProblemThe PlotterJanuary 1990
Adventures on CompuserveCATS NewsletterNovember 1986
All About ModemsCATS NewsletterJune 1985
Amateur Radio NewsCATS NewsletterJanuary 1986
Amstrad-Sinclair-Timex ResourcesThe RAMTOPNovember - December 1986
Area Bulletin Board Phone NumbersSincus NewsOctober 1984
BBSing on an Unexpanded 2068
After you have been using your modem for awhile, you notice one thing most, it can be an enjoyable use...
Frank DavisSyncWare NewsJuly/August 1987
Bits & BytesThe PlotterOctober 1989
Casby’s Loader V – ‘The Spoiler’Sincus NewsSeptember - October 1986
Chicago Area FIDO NetworkNite-Times NewsMay 1987
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterOctober 1985
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterNovember 1985
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterDecember 1985
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterSeptember 1985
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterJanuary 1985
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterOctober 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterNovember 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterDecember 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterFebruary 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterMarch 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterApril 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterMay 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterJune 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterJuly - August 1986
Comments on CompuserveThe PlotterSeptember 1986
Communications
Overview of TS 2068 communications options.
Sinc-LinkNovember/December 1986
Communications
Review of Kurt Casby’s Casboard 2068.
Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1987
Communications
Instructions for using Specterm-64 with disk drives.
Sinc-LinkMay/June 1987
CommunicationsZX-AppealSummer 1987
CommunicationsISTUG NewsletterJanuary 1987
CommunicationsLISTing NewsletterApril 1985
Communications CornerLISTing NewsletterNovember 1984
Compuserve as Expert SystemCATS NewsletterJune 1987
Datatronics Discovery 1200P Modem
One of the main uses for my Z88 is a portable terminal. I thought that it would be nice to...
Dave BennettHarrisburg Area Timex Sinclair Users Group NewsletterOct 1989
Dealing With The BBS
This will take your computer, a terminal program, and a MODEM. For the 2068, the most common setup is the...
Mark FisherCATS NewsletterJuly 1990
Doing Without Exchange – the Unix ConnectionCATS NewsletterJuly - August 1995
FIDO – If it won’t sit up and beg, what can it do?
There’s a wide-flung network of Independent computer users stretching across the country. I’m talking about the confederation known as FIDO...
Mark FisherCATS NewsletterSeptember 1989
FIDO Network UpdateNite-Times NewsJune 1987
Fixing the MTERM KeyboardCATS NewsletterMarch 1987
Free Data Basing Update
What do the Auraria Library, the Colorado School of Mines, and Montgomery County Public Libraries have in common? A single...
Mark FisherCATS NewsletterNovember 1990
From the SOURCE
News story about Clive Sinclair slapping Chris Curry.
CATS NewsletterMarch 1985
GEnie Information Service
Those of you using modems may or may not be aware of the large Information Services available to you. Most...
Dave BennettCATS NewsletterFebruary 1991
GEnie Sign-Up Update
Here is some updated information on signing up with the GEnie modem service.
Dave BennettHarrisburg Area Timex Sinclair Users Group NewsletterOct 1989
Getting More From Your 2050 ModemLISTing NewsletterApril 1992
Going Online 5 – QBOX USA, Initial Access
The North American QL community is very lucky to have a group of dedicated enthusiasts who have set up a...
Bill CableNESQLUG NewsMay/June 1995
Going Online with Your QL
I’ve been asked to explain how to use your QL to call a bulletin board system (BBS). 1 had problems...
Don WaltermanInternational QL ReportMarch/April 1994
Going Online, Part 1
This is the start of a series of articles that are designed to help anyone go ‘online’ with their QL....
Bill CableNESQLUG NewsSeptember/October 1994
Going Online, Part 2
As mentioned last time, this is a series by a beginner for beginners. Those Pith experience may find some chuckles...
Bill CableNESQLUG NewsNovember/December 1994
Going Online, T/S Style
Okay, so you have purchased a modem and terminal program for your computer, read the user manuals, and are ready...
Jim RodlinSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterMay/June 1988
Guide to T/S Telecommunications Update for Version 2.0
Time Warp, based in Boston, MA, runs on Casboard on a TS 2068. VSYS, in New Jersey, also runs on...
LISTing NewsletterAugust 1987
How to Punch Out Your Banker: Bank of America HomeBanking
Article about using Sinclair/Timex computers with a modem and TYMNET to access Bank of America’s HomeBanking service ($8/month). Features account...
Terry MeadeTimelinezOctober/November 1985
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...
Bill FerrebeeT-S HorizonsSept 1984
Is This My Rationale for not Learning How to Use My ModemCATS NewsletterSeptember - October 1995
Larken Electronics Launches MaxcommThe HackerFebruary 1989
Letter from Jim KerrISTUG NewsletterAugust 1987
Letter from John Impellizzeri
Hello to all NESQLUG members! After reading the last issue of the newsletter, and as SYSOP of the QBox-USA Bulletin...
John ImpellizzeriNESQLUG NewsNovember/December 1994
Loader VLISTing NewsletterOctober 1993
M/Term PatchSinclair Timex User Group NewsletterSeptember - October 1989
M/TERM Patch for AERCO Interface and PrinterSMUG BytesJuly 1989
Machine Code into MTerm (again)LISTing NewsletterMarch 1985
Modem NewsSincus NewsSeptember - October 1986
Modem NewsSincus NewsNovember - December 1986
Modem News
Review of “The Guide to T/S Telecommunications.”
Sincus NewsJanuary - February 1987
Modem Review
I recently bought a new 2400 Baud pocket modem to use with my Z88. A pocket modem is just a...
Dave BennettCATS NewsletterMarch 1991
Modem RevisitedThe PlotterJanuary 1989
Modem Time! 1st MTERM IINite-Times NewsJuly - August 1992
Modem Tips
“TS 2050 Modem links you with a new world of opportunities” as an ad for Timex once stated, and its...
SUMOctober 1984
Modem TipsSincus NewsSeptember - October 1988
Modems and CompuserveCATS NewsletterAugust 1984
Modems and the Phone Line: A Cautionary TaleLISTing NewsletterApril 1992
Modems and the Phone Line: A Cautionary TaleSincus NewsMarch - April 1987
MTERM (Smart II) Telecommunications Hints and Tips
The MTERM Smart II telecommunications program for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 personal computer is a fine value. This software package exceeds...
Barry CarterSUMAugust 1985
MTerm and SpectrumTimelinezAugust 1985
MTERM and the Spectrum EmulatorISTUG NewsletterJuly 1986
MTERM II Mods for Larken DD System
Pokes and modifications to make MTERM II work with Larken disk systems.
Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1988
MTERM II Tutorial
This will be a short series in the proper use of the MIERM II Telecommunications software package for the Westridge...
Bill FerrebeeT-S HorizonsDec 1984
MTERM II/Loader IVThe PlotterJune 1986
MTERM in Spectrum ModeISTUG NewsletterSeptember 1986
MTERM Patch CorrectedSincus NewsFebruary 1985
MTERM Patch for AERCO InterfaceSincus NewsJanuary 1985
MTERM Patch for AERCO Interface and Epson PrinterLISTing NewsletterJune - July 1991
MTERM Smart II Buffer4Sincus NewsMarch 1985
MTERM Stuff
Now that there is a sizable group of MODEM owners, perhaps a little advice concerning the use of these marvels...
Bill StrickCATS NewsletterFebruary/March 1989
MTERM Tips: Transmitting and Receiving Files via Modem
Detailed procedural guide for transmitting BASIC programs and text files between TS-2068 computers using the MTERM terminal program. Covers sender/receiver...
Bill StrickTimelinezJanuary 1987
MTERM to MSCRIPT and Back!CATS NewsletterApril 1986
Net on the QLZX-AppealOctober 1989
Net on the QLSMUG BytesNovember 1988
New Modem AdventuresISTUG NewsletterMay - June 1991
New Timex/Sinclair BBS Notices
This month we have three new BBS to announce that support the efforts of the Timex/Sinclair community. The SINCLAIR AT...
Gary LessenberryNite-Times NewsJuly 1987
Online CostsLISTing NewsletterDecember 1990
Phone Line FilterLISTing NewsletterSeptember 1990
Phone NamesThe PlotterSeptember 1991
Playing With Electricity: 9600 Baud ModemsZX-AppealMarch 1990
Playing With Electricity: CRC MathZX-AppealNovember 1986
Playing With Electricity: What the hell is a modaptor anyway?ZX-AppealApril 1988
Poor Man’s MODEMCATS NewsletterJuly 1985
Poor Man’s ModemLISTing NewsletterApril 1992
Poor Man’s ModemLISTing NewsletterOctober 1985
Presentation: The Modem’s The ThingCATS NewsletterJune 1993
QBox-USA BBS
QBox-USA is a computer bulletin board system (BBS) set up by QL enthusiasts in the US for all QL enthusiasts...
John ImpellizzeriInternational QL ReportMarch/April 1994
Random BitsSWYMMarch 1991
SM-II for the TS 1000 & 1500
There is a Smart Terminal II program for the Timex 1000 and 1500 computers, but it hasn’t been put on...
SUMJanuary 1985
SMART TERM IIT. S. S. NewsnotesNovember 15, 1984
Spectera-64 V4.1 Terminal Program Review
Review of Spectera-64 version 4.1 for the TS2068, highlighting 1200 baud capability, 64-column display without hardware add-ons, and a 7K...
Pete FischerTimelinezApril 1987
Support for ZX-Term*80ZX-AppealDecember 1987
T/S Guide to Telecommunication: BBS List
Introduction to a forthcoming free publication by Steve Ishii and Pete Fischer covering T/S modems, terminal programs, and hardware add-ons....
Steve IshiiTimelinezJanuary 1987
T/S On Line
TS2050 modems are still relatively easy to come by. Several manufacturers are offering modems and software of equal or better...
Jeffrey MooreSyncWare NewsJan-Feb 1987
Talking to the World
In addition to logging into specialized bulletin boards such as QBOX USA to talk with other QL users (see the...
James HunkinsInternational QL ReportMay/June 1994
Tasword/MTermLISTing NewsletterNovember 1985
Telecomm Guide Premiers at Computer FestNite-Times NewsMay 1987
Telecommunicating in Far Off PlacesCATS NewsletterMay-August 1994
Telecommunicating With Your Timex
Describes accessing various online services with a TS1000 and Byte-Back MD-2 modem.
CATS NewsletterNovember 1983
Telecommunication
Letter from Pete Fischer and Steve Ishii about their book, “Guide to Timex/Sinclair Telecommunications.”
LISTing NewsletterJanuary -February 1987
Telecommunication NewsPete FischerCATS NewsletterAugust 1987
TelecommunicationsLISTing NewsletterJanuary - February 1987
Telecommunications
A letter that we received from E. F. Davis, see “Dear QTS:” this issue, gave me the idea for this...
Bill JohnsonQuarTerSWinter 1986
Telecommunications
Account of using the TS2068 with the Zebra OS-64 cartridge for 64-column BBS access via Challenger BBS, including a dedicated...
Robert CazaresSWYMJuly - August 1990
Telecommunications Article Errata
Corrections from the ZEBRA BBS SYSOP (John Ezike) to Ed Grey’s BBS article from the January 1986 issue: Zebra Systems...
TimelinezApril 1986
Telecommunications CornerNite-Times NewsNovember 1987
Telecommunications CornerNite-Times NewsJune 1987
Telecommunications CornerNite-Times NewsAugust 1987
Telecommunications CornerNite-Times NewsSeptember 1987
Telecommunications CornerNite-Times NewsDecember 1988
Telecommunications CornerNite-Times NewsJanuary - February 1989
Telecommunications Corner
I recently had the pleasure of an hour long tour of American People Link or Plink as sone people call...
Gary LessenberryNite-Times NewsJuly 1987
Telecommunications for Beginners
To communicate with another computer, you need a device called a MODEM. There are 2 types of these devices. One...
Doug GangiT-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Telecommunications on the QLZX-AppealSummer 1988
Telecommunications on the QLNite-Times NewsMay 1988
Telecommunications: Timex/Sinclair 1000 vs Radio Shack Model 100
Editor’s Note: The following article was written by Larry Desch for the newsletter of his local KAYPRO user group in...
T-S HorizonsDec 1984
Telecommuter’s CornerNite-Times NewsOctober 1987
Telecommuter’s CornerNite-Times NewsFebruary - March 1988
Telecomputing With Timex Sinclair ComputersCATS NewsletterOctober 1988
The Big PictureSincus NewsJanuary - February 1987
The CATUG Telecomm Home-PortNite-Times NewsMay - June 1989
The REAL Beginner’s Guide to Modeming on a TS 2068Sincus NewsJanuary - February 1987
The Real Beginner’s Guide to Modeming on a TS2068Sincus NewsMarch - April 1987
The Real ThingSMUG BytesApril 1987
The Sinclair Information Network (S.I.N.)
The Sinclair Information Network is designed to be a marketplace for ideas and information concerning all of the Sinclair and...
Mark FendrickT-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Thoughts from a Telecomputing JunkieSincus NewsMay - June 1986
Timex/Sinclair User Bulletin Board
Zebra Systems has provided T-S Horizons with the information below on a bulletin board service especially for Timex and Sinclair...
T-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
To Exchange a “BASIC” Program Via MTERM IIT. S. S. NewsnotesNovember 15, 1984
Transmit Using MTERM: Basic Programs
Step-by-step tutorial for transferring BASIC programs between two TS2068 computers via modem using the MTERM terminal program. Covers setting MTERM...
David GrayTimelinezNovember/December 1986
Try This
This program will allow you to use SMART II software with the AERCO interface and an Epson printer, Gemini printer,...
LISTing NewsletterJune - July 1993
Tymnet Information Service
Introduction to the free Tymnet online information service as a safe testing ground for beginning modem users. Explains connection procedure...
Tim SwensonTimelinezNovember 1988
User’s Guide on T/S Telecommunications
I recently received a letter from Pete Fischer asking about our sub-board on StarText and the FWKUG MBBS, It seems...
The Data ExpansionSeptember 1986
Using Modems in Hotels
Here is an article I found on GEnie about using modems in hotel rooms. It was written by an Epson...
Harrisburg Area Timex Sinclair Users Group NewsletterOct 1989
Using the 2068 in TelecommunicationLISTing NewsletterJuly - September 1986
ZTERM-64 Modem Software Review
Detailed review of ZEBRA SYSTEMS’ ZTERM-64 terminal program for the TS2068, used with their OS-64 column module ($29.95 each). The...
Frank HollandTimex Sinclair Users Group Mile High Chapter NewsletterMay 1987
ZX-TERM*80, The New T/S1000 Telecommunications Program
In early April, 1987 I got a phone call from Fred Nachbaur of Silicon Mountain Computers in Canada. He was...
Ed GreyNite-Times NewsJuly 1987
ZXSwapSLUG NewsletterSpecial Edition
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