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Catalog of contents of CATS library tapes. Volume 8 Volume 9article, orig pub: 01.19.26, updated: 02.25.26

The North American QL community is very lucky to have a group of dedicated enthusiasts who have set up a very complete bulletin board dedicated to the QL. It is called QBOX-USA, and it has been in operation for nearly 2 years now.article, orig pub: 02.22.26, updated: 02.22.26

Carlo Delhez, from Holland, has written a useful graphics utility. It’s a ‘GIF reader’ for the QL. ‘GIF’ is a computer graphics storage format standard. There are thousands of GIF pictures of every imaginable kind on the Internet and on disk. UnGIF converts these files into a QL screen picture.article, orig pub: 02.22.26, updated: 02.22.26

NESQLUG plans to be a ‘presence’ at the ‘Oak Ridge QL Show’, on the 10th of June. Let me know if you have a display, software program or anything else that we could use to advertise NESQLUG. If you get to the show, make sure you introduce yourself to me. There a lot of NESQLUG’rs…article, orig pub: 02.22.26, updated: 02.22.26

Subroutines for applied math and plotting routines, for both TS 1000 and TS 2068. Available with cassette.book, orig pub: 10.18.20, updated: 02.15.26

30 games ranging from fortune telling programs to simulation of the ecosystem.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 01.24.26

Support book for those needing to look up what a BASIC function means and how it is to be used. The book is in alphabetical order so you will need to know what it is you are looking for first. A good book to have around once you know your way about BASIC.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 01.24.26

How to construct interfaces with instructions for building a relay controller, a joystick interface, analog to digital conversion and more.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 01.23.26

50 ready-to-run educational programs demonstrate scores of different techniques for solving problems in mathematics, science, and business. 10 chapters deal with solving problems by formulas and repetitive trials, convergence, recursion, compounding, probability, geometry, science, simulations, and drill and practice. Some problems demonstrate the capabilities of the computer; others identify its shortcomings.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 11.06.25

Capital Area Timex Sinclair User Group’s Library Tape.computer_media, orig pub: 03.01.26, updated: 03.01.26

Type in a word, the program will find all variations of that use the same letters.computer_media, orig pub: 03.01.26, updated: 03.01.26

Prints a user-defined pie chart to the 2040 printer. Requires TASWIDE.computer_media, orig pub: 03.01.26, updated: 03.01.26

QRL is for those who have modems and wish to decode or encode RLE files quickly. An RLE file is a run-length-encoded ASCII file that represents a picture of 256 X 192 resolution.document, orig pub: 06.04.24, updated: 02.24.26

This 2026 calendar features converted images of classic Timex and Sinclair hardware, with each image carefully optimized for the ZX Spectrum SCREEN$ format and monochrome printing on the Sinclair ZX Printer 2040. The images were converted using a modified version of Anders Tornblad’s ZX Spectrumizer. The original converter rendered dark colors using PAPER rather than…document, orig pub: 01.15.26, updated: 01.15.26

Cleaned up and reformatted by Tim Swenson in 2026.document, orig pub: 01.14.26, updated: 01.14.26

Vendorsevent, orig pub: 11.27.25, updated: 11.27.25

Fourth annual event. Held at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on August 28th and 29th. Tim Swenson hosted the first of several after-fest BBQs at his house in Dayton this year. Several of the attendees appear in the photos below.event, orig pub: 03.30.23, updated: 02.24.24

Organized by Tim Swenson, the West Coast Sinclair Show was held in Union City, CA, on 5 June 1999, one week after the East Coast Sinclair Show. Vendors The key visitor to the show was the renowned author Stan Kelly-Bootle, writer of many computer books, including the “Devil’s DP Dictionary”, and the holder of the…event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

Two day fair in Canada.event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

Newsletter published by Curry Computer for the Sinclair QL.periodical, orig pub: 05.30.22, updated: 02.14.26

Fan-produced magazine for Sinclair QL owners. IQLR was produced using a Sinclair QL with a Super Gold Card, Minerva ROM, Hermes co-processor, QIMI and Keyboard-90 interfaces, Text87 and Hewlett Packard inkjet and laserjet printers.periodical, orig pub: 10.30.20, updated: 02.08.26

Cassette-based magazine supplied with several programs per tape.periodical, orig pub: 03.17.22, updated: 01.24.26

Newsletter of the Denver, Colorado, Timex/Sinclair user group.periodical, orig pub: 07.10.22, updated: 01.24.26

Newsletter of the user group.periodical, orig pub: 07.10.22, updated: 01.24.26

You are about to be sent on a mission through treacherous enemy territory. As commander of the Penetrator, one of the most powerful and advanced ships yet developed, you will travel through torturous landscapes and tunnels on your hazardous expedition. To complete your trek and accomplish your mission, destroy the enemy neutron bomb installation or…product, orig pub: 01.07.20, updated: 02.11.26

Terminal program that offers 40, 60 and 80-column mode on the ZX81/TS 1000. Supports data transfers, full ASCII support, printer support and more. Requires M1 NOT adapter. 32K or more RAM recommended. Also available on EPROM for use with the IF/Firmware Card.product, orig pub: 11.29.19, updated: 02.11.26

Carrying cases custom molded for TIMEX Corporation. They resemble small attache cases, approximately 13 1/2″ x 10″ x 3 1/2″, have a black leather-like texture, distinctive Timex/Sinclair logo, and feature small fold—away carrying handles. Each case has seven individual compartments for the following items: Only 2,000 were produced.product, orig pub: 01.20.20, updated: 02.02.26

OS-64 is a ROM that supports the Timex/Sinclair’s 64-column mode. It is fully compatible with 32 column commands and functions. The original Zebra manual is available on archive.org. OS-64 is supplied on cartridge. Insert in the TS2068’s cartridge slot (with the power turned off), then turn your computer on. The boot screen will be black…product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 02.02.26

24K program has many built-in features (including tri-base arithmetic) and printer drivers. Available on tape ($9.95) or EPROM ($39.95)product, orig pub: 06.05.22, updated: 02.02.26

Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20161116054906/http://ncmedals.com/catug/ The user group had a BBS, using software written and maintained by Bob Swoger and hosted by his employer, Motorola. It was hosted on Digital Equipment Corporation minicomputers. Initially hosted on a PDP 11/23, it later moved to a PDP 11/60. When the PDP went down in 1990, Swoger migrated the BBS to…usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.12.26

President: Chuck DawsonVice-President: Frank BouldinSecretary: Fred StocktonTreasurer: Ellis Saunders The Timex/Sinclair Users Group of Fort Worth merged with the Dallas Timex/Sinclair/Amstrad Users Group in 1987.usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.04.26

President: Glynn HarrisVice-President: George EdmondsSec./Treas: Arthur J. EmersonNewsletter Exchange: George Edmonds The Dallas Timex/Sinclair/Amstrad Users Group merged with the Timex/Sinclair Users Group of Fort Worth in 1987.usergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 02.04.26

On this 42nd anniversary of Timex's departure from the computer industry, we discussed the announcement, the context and the impact on us individually and the community.video, orig pub: 02.22.26, updated: 02.22.26

We discussed custom keycaps for a full-size keyboard for the ZX81/TS1000, Carl and Ingo's work on getting Carl's new full-featured TS1000 going and more.video, orig pub: 02.22.26, updated: 02.22.26

Chris Boisvert, one of the original creators of Byte Power 1st Class Magazine, joined us. He explained how he and his brother Eric started the publication in 1986, aiming to produce high-quality content for Timex Sinclair 2068 users.video, orig pub: 02.22.26, updated: 02.22.26

We discussed VCF event planning, ham radio technology, Spectrum Next FPGA replicas, Jupiter Ace computers, retro computing alternatives, and Eastern Bloc computer history.video, orig pub: 01.13.26, updated: 01.13.26

In this meeting, we reviewed the history of the Timex Computer Corporation and development of the Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500 and Timex/Sinclair 2068 computers. David presented material from documents preserved by Lon Hildreth and others.video, orig pub: 12.21.25, updated: 01.13.26