TS 2050

Articles (91)

TitleAuthor(s)PublicationDate
(1000) 232 = 2050
Converting the TS 2050 to work as a RTTY modem.
QZXMarch 1988
1984 Winter Consumer Electronics Show
Timex was again showing the 2068 and 1500 computers, but were emphasizing a new TS 2050 modem (S119.95), TS 2080...
Creative ComputingApril 1984
2050 Modem Is Here
The Westridge TS 2050 telecommunications modem is at last really here. It is exactly the same modem that Timex promised...
Time Designs MagazineNov-Dec 1984
2050 Modem SchematicLISTing NewsletterSeptember 1997
2050 Modems … For TS1000, TS1500, and TS2068 ComputersSinclair Users GroupOctober 1984
2068 BBS Program
This program creates a limited capacity message BBS using a 2068 & 2050 modem. Thanks to Randy and Lucy Gordon...
Randy Gordon
Lucy Gordon
Phillip Basford
ZX-AppealJuly/August 1986
A Review of the MTERM II
Terminal program for the TS 2068 and TS 2050 modem.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1985
Alphacom to Sell ZX/TS Printers Direct
Alphacom sells VP-42 printer.
SyntaxNovember 1983
Alternate Modem Power SuppliesLISTing NewsletterDecember 1989
Alternate Modem Power SuppliesLISTing NewsletterFebruary - March 1988
Alternate Modem Power SuppliesSLUG NewsletterMay 1988
Auto Re-Dial Program for MTERM Smart II
This nifty little program which can be loaded into the MTERM Smart II program features an automatic re-dialing utility. Once...
Sincus NewsSeptember - October 1985
Autodial/AutoanswerCATS NewsletterJune 1986
Autolist dialer
Program derived from Randy Kuhn’s modem control from BASIC. Dials up to 100 numbers.
Timex Sinclair Users Group Of Cincinnati NewsletterMarch 1985
Building an RS-232 Port into the 2050 Modem
Step-by-step guide to installing the Zebra RS-232 circuit board inside the TS2050 modem case with a 3PDT switch for selecting...
Loren LatkerTimelinezApril 1987
Building an RS-232 Port into the 2050 Modem
Step-by-step guide to adding a Zebra Systems RS-232 circuit board inside the TS2050 modem case, selectable via a 3PDT mini-switch...
Loren LatkerTimex Sinclair Users Group Mile High Chapter NewsletterJune 1987
Casing for the 2050 ModemSinc-LinkJanuary/February 1989
Circuit CircusSWYMOctober 1990
Computin in the Country
Oscar gets a 2050 modem and tries to connect to multiple BBSes, including the Zebra BBS.
Computer Trader MagazineOctober 1984
Dear Editor
Complaints over proposed magazine price increase; altering Westridge modem software; retain memory contents after crash; bugs in JRC assembler/compiler. InfoWorld’s...
SyntaxAugust 1984
Fixing TS-2050 Modem BoardsLISTing NewsletterNovember 1992
Forum
Letters from Jean-Claude Touzin, P. H. Skipper, Chris Sloan, Paul Bingham, Tony Gomez, Paul Edwards. Correction to article about TS1500...
Tony Gomez
P. H. Skipper
Jean-Claude Touzin
Chris Sloan
Paul Edwards
Paul Bingham
SyncWare NewsSeptember/October 1985
Getting More From Your 2050The PlotterSeptember 1985
Getting More From Your 2050 ModemLISTing NewsletterOctober 1985
Good Modem Deal: 2050 Modem Cards
Bare modems available via mail order.
ZX-AppealFebruary 1986
How to Convert a Surplus WC2050 Modem into an RS-232 Serial Interface for your TS1000/1500/2068Update MagazineOctober 1992
How to Convert a Surplus WC2050 Modem into an RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE for your TS1000/1500/2068
The purpose of this article is to show you how, with the addition of a few inexpensive components, you can...
QZXJanuary 1993
How to Convert a Surplus WC2050 Modem into an RS232 Serial Interface for your TS1000/1500/2068
The purpose of this article is to show you how, with the addition of a few inexpensive components, you can...
Time Designs MagazineMarch/April 1986
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
In Touch With The World
“Imagine pressing a key on your computer and being in touch with…” the WORLD! This is a slight paraphrase of...
Bill FerrebeeT-S HorizonsJuly/August 1984
Interface 1/2050 Modem FixThe RAMTOPApril 1986
June Hardware Project: Modem FixThe RAMTOPJune 1986
Modem Change Improves Temp Performance
SYNTAX had heard that 2050 MODEMS stopped at high temperatures, but the manufacturer says this problem no longer exists. Westridge,...
SyntaxJune 1984
Modem Fix (2050)The PlotterJanuary 1987
Modem Information
Announcement of availability direct from Westridge.
SynapseOctober/November 1984
Modem MusingsCATS NewsletterApril 1986
Modem Notes
Software supplied with Westridge 2050 modem only acts as a dumb terminal. Smart II has more features.
Sinclair Timex User Group NewsletterWinter 1985
Modem ResistorsThe PlotterJune 1986
Modem RevisitedThe PlotterJanuary 1989
Modem Time! 1st MTERM IINite-Times NewsJuly - August 1992
MODEM Time! 1st MTERM II
When I see a computer setup without a modem, I am reminded of a story about a man at a...
ZXir QLive Alive!Summer 1992
Modem Tips
Using a TS2068, modem, and Loader V software, and MScript one can create text files, and UPLOAD the files to...
Sincus NewsSeptember - October 1988
Modem Woes, Telecom Treats
User experienced problems with 2050 modem, Anchor Automation repaired unit. Mentions using MINI XMOD to transfter files.
Sinc-LinkNovember/December 1985
Modems and the Phone Line: A Cautionary Note
When the maker of the Timex modem sold the remainder of its uncased boards as surplus scrap, and that scrap...
Sincus NewsMarch - April 1987
Modems and the Phone Line: A Cautionary TaleLISTing NewsletterApril 1992
MTERM II
Welcome back to this series of tutorials on how to make proper use of the MTERM II program for the...
T-S HorizonsJanuary 1985
MTERM II Tutorial
This will be a short series in the proper use of the MTERM II Telecommunications software package for the Westridge...
Bill FerrebeeT-S HorizonsDec 1984
New Product News
Spectrum emulators available; disk systems for 2068; terminal software for modem; cartridge version (HOT Z-AROS) of Hot Z-2068 available.
The Sinc Times
October News from The T/S Connection
AERCO has set target date of Oct. 30 (1985) for completion of 2068 drive interface. Smart II terminal program arrived.
Timex Sinclair Users Group Of Cincinnati NewsletterOctober 1984
One Chip Mod for the 2050 Modem
Add RS232 port to 2050 modem with MAX232 chip.
Sinc-LinkMarch/April 1989
Part 2: Retain Buffers & Macros
Patching Mterm to allow it to remember buffers and macros.
SyncWare NewsMar-Apr 1986
Power Switch for TS 2050 ModemISTUG NewsletterDecember 1986
Product News
Oliger 2068 floppy disk interface available; Larken drive controller with Spectrum ROM; uncased 2050 modems; Tech Draw Jr, Spectrum Emulator...
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1986
Programs, Reviews, Information
Review of TS 2050 modem.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupMay, June, July 1984
RS232 Port Added to Timex 2050 Modem CardZX-AppealJanuary 1988
RS232 Port Added to Timex 2050 Modem Card
To add the RS232 Port to the 2050 Modem Card requires the addition of two IC’s, a four pole double...
Sincus NewsMay - June 1987
Serial Port Driver
Using the 2050 modem board to drive a serial printer.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1988
Simple Modem UpgradeNite-Times NewsJanuary - February 1989
Simple Modem UpgradeCATS NewsletterMay 1987
Simple MODEM UpgradeZX-AppealMarch 1987
Smart Term II Delayed
Upgraded performance for Westridge’s 2050 modem will have to wait a tad longer, but we do not know quite when....
SyntaxAugust 1984
Smart Term II Package in Testing
Those of you waiting for the advanced modem software should soon be able to get it for the 2050 modem.
SyntaxJune 1984
Smartips
Tips for using Smarterm II.
Timex Sinclair Users Group Of Cincinnati NewsletterNovember 1984
T-S News
ITEM: The December issue of DISCOVER, and presumably other magazines, has an 8-page booklet from TIMEX with the comic strip...
T-S HorizonsDecember 1983
T/S MODEMS
Short article about modems available to TS users.
Time Designs MagazineJanuary/February 1985
T/S On Line
Probably the least tapped resource by the average TS user is telecommunications (see SWN 4:1). In my case, the problem...
Jeffrey MooreSyncWare NewsJan-Feb 1987
Tasword-2050/RS-232 Modification
Modify TS 2050 and Tasword to work with a serial printer.
SLUG NewsletterJune 1988
Telecommunication Notes
Resolving issues with the 2050 modem when used with 2040 printer. Byte-Back keeping up with 2068 modem orders.
Triangle Sinclair Users GroupSeptember & October 1984
Telecommunications CornerNite-Times NewsAugust 1987
Telecomputing
Describes how Burns and Ridge connected directly with 2050 modem and MTERM II software.
Sinc-LinkJuly/August 1985
Telecomputing, Part 2
Describes using a Timex/Sinclair computer to connect to other computers.
Sinc-LinkSeptember/October 1985
Telecomputing, Part 3
Instructions on using the TS 2068 and TS 2050 to connect to Compuserve. Mention of Loader IV by Kurt Casby...
Sinc-LinkNovember/December 1985
The Rise and Fall of the Timex Computer Corporation, Part 2: On the Drawing Board
Throughout the month of January and even into the early part of February, before the bad news had hit, the...
Time Designs MagazineNov-Dec 1984
Timex 2050 Modem SchematicSLUG NewsletterFebruary 1986
Timex Printer and Modem Info
Timex’s 40-column thermal printer will be available in Dec.82 for $99.95, says Timex VP Danny Ross. Despite its 40-column format,...
SyntaxNovember 1982
Timex Shows New Peripherals
Timex displayed new products at the 1984 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
SyntaxJanuary 1984
Timex Sinclair 2050 Modem SchematicLISTing NewsletterFebruary 1986
TS 2050 Modems vs Power Strips
Some users have load problems when the cassette recorder and modem are connected to the same power strip.
T. S. S. Newsnotes
TS-2050 Modem Compatible Serial I/F
In response to Don’s request on page 6 of ZXir QLive to unscramble the schematic in the final issue of...
ZXir QLive Alive!Spring 1997
TS1500, Modem Delays
Timex manufacturing chief Carlos Dragovich says Timex now plans late August releases of both TS1500 and TS2000 models. Timex said...
SyntaxJuly 1983
TS2050 Modem
I ordered the Timex 2050 modem back in January hoping I would get it in time to use in a...
SUMJune 1984
TS2050-ZX Modem Modification Project
OBJECTIVE: This Hardware/Software modification will allow the user to operate the Westridge TS2050 Modem with the Sinclair ZX Interface 1...
Time Designs MagazineNovember/December 1987
TS2068 Serial CableThe PlotterMarch 1990
Upgrading Mterm
Add printer output routine to Mterm that supports the Gemini 10X and 80 column printing.
SyncWare NewsMar-Apr 1986
Vendor Report
Timex will not produce the 2060 Interface, 2065 Microdrive or 2080 printer. Hawg Wild, Tom Woods, Simulsion and Quicksilva will...
SyntaxMarch 1984
Westridge 2050 Modem
This product would have been the TS2050 Modem if Timex had sold it.
SyntaxJuly 1984
Westridge 2050 Modem Operations: A Reference GuideTimelinezAugust 1984
Where Is The Timex Modem?
It’s alive and well and is now being sold by E-Z KEY and other distributors. This product allows the Timex...
Computer ShopperSeptember 1984
Z-SIO RS-232 Serial Interface
Convert a WC-2050/TS-2050 to a RS-232 interface.
ZXir QLive Alive!Fall 1994
Zebra Systems WC2050 to RS232 KitThe PlotterApril 1987
ZX81 News and Resources
Larken Disk system for TS1000, Mini XMODEM 1.7 for ZX81 and TS 2050, Fred Nachbaur's JOBASIC.
T-S HorizonsMay/June 1986

Products (1)

TitleCompany
Letteriter/Bufferiter
Software to make better use of your Westridge 2050 modem and MTERM II terminal software with the TS2068. Letteriter is...
Mountaineer Software

Books (2)

TitleAuthor(s)Date
Timex/Sinclair Smart Terminal Telecommunications (1st Printing)
For the 2068 and 2050 modem. Explains how to upload and download, macro-keys, translation tables, auto log-ons, settings, and much...
Barry CarterDecember 1984
Timex/Sinclair Smart Terminal Telecommunications (2nd Printing)
For the 2068 and 2050 modem. Explains how to upload and download, macro-keys, translation tables, auto log-ons, settings, and much...
Barry CarterFebruary 1985

Downloadable Files (1)

TitleTypeCompanyDownload
MTerm II (Micro-Systems 1983 cassette)ProgramMicro-Systems Software, Inc.Download

Documents (6)

TitleAuthorPublisherDatePages
Connection Diagram for J1 on the 2050 Modem Board198x1
Experimenters Guide to the WC2050 Modem Board
Experimenter’s guide to the WC-2050 modem board for the TS-2068, covering the hardware interface, port addresses, and machine code examples...
1986
T/S 2050 Schematics
Technical circuit schematic for T/S 2050 Schematics.
198x2
Timex Letter re TS 2050 modem
Internal Timex letter regarding the TS-2050 modem, likely from the Timex Telecom division, discussing product details or distribution arrangements for...
Timex Computer Corporation19831
TS-2050zx Modification Kit Documentation
This HARDWARE/SOFTWARE MODIFICATION KIT will allow the user to operate the WESTRIDGE TS 2050 Modem with the SINCLAIR ZX Interface...
Clifford & Associates198610
Westridge 2050 Modem flyersWestridge Communications19844