80 Microcomputing - 1984

Issue Information:

Volume:	48
Date:	01/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	292
Size:	85,184,563
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v048 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

Features
70	Tandy Makes Its Move The Model 2000: In a world of PC clones, Tandy unveils a PC beater.
79	Model 2000 Review Roundup MultiMate, dBase II, and Multiplan: A glimpse of the world beyond TRSDOS.

84	MS-DOS Overview by Jim Heid A look at the standard in 16-bit operating systems.
88	Touch or Sound Typer by A.J. Barnard Jr. and David Barnard Handicapped people can communicate with a Model I/III, a printer, and one finger or voice control.
94	DotTalk by Mike Rigsby Write braille with your TRS-80 end a dot-matrix printer.
100	The Taxman Cometh by Robert Athanasiou Impress the IRS with well-organized tax records.
160	The Bucks Starts Here by N.R Parrish An investment comparison program for those of you expecting tax refunds.
197	Project 80 by Roger C. Aiford Build a micro-to-mainframe communications board in the debut of a new hardware column.
General
164	Bill of Fair Repair by Tew Kepner Fix-it costs from Radio Shack and Independents.
Hardware
142	Synthetically Speaking - Part I by David L Engeihardt A speech board that lets you strike up Model I/III conversations.
Reviews
108	A New Constellation by Charles R Perelman MicroPro's WordStar Lineup: the leader in CP/M word processing.
Tutorial
128	Assembly Language Made Simple - Part II by Harding Brothers Add sounds and screen borders to your assembly repertoire.
158	Phantom Disk by Donald Goss Is it RAM, or is it a disk drive? A look at the Model 4's Memdisk.
Utility
112	Tape It Easy by David J. Trapasso Handle machine-language tapes as easily as Basic tapes.
Departments
6	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney Tandy's new lineup: something for everyone.
8	Input Monte Cario revisited. Datapoint on ARCNET. Powersoft reads its reviews. Instant attorneys. Arcade pirates. Lively menu listing.
16	Aid Readers in need.
18	Debug Beyond The Next Step. Disassembler and financial fixes. Strip Blackjack made decent.
20	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner Questions answered, secrets shared.
30	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers Moving memory pointers and other handy tricks.
44	Reviews The Talking Program. Arranger II. VisiCalc add-ons. Model 4 tech manual. DWP-210, a daisywheel bargain. VEDIT 1.15e. TRSDOS 6.0 video. Datagraph.
69	Review Digest Second opinions of TRS-80 products.
170	C*Notes A Model 100 wish list: disk storage, Assembly language, escape codes, and more.
184	News New Model 4P. Congress debates micro giveaways. PMC goes CP/M. Model I support survey. Slim pickings for Apple? Smart modem patent. Stiff upper lip for Osborne U.K.
217	The 1983 Reader's Choice Awards Your favorites in TRS-80 software.
220	Fun House by Richard Ramella Are you fair of face or full of Woe?
228	The Gamer's Cafe by Rodney Gamblcus Mercedes' MIT project: the ultimate upgrade.
232	Reload 80 by Amee Elsenberg 1983's greatest hits, and words of welcome to '84.
234	New Products
258	1983 Load 80 Index
262	1983 Review Index
268	1983 Article Index

Issue Information:

Volume:	49
Date:	02/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	278
Size:	77,187,066
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v049 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On the Cover
50	1983-84 Young Programmer's Awards The best of the brightest: Our second annual contest's winners aren't kid stuff.
52	The Play's the Thing by Stephen Roth Background, dialogue, action: Create and animate plays on your TRS-80. (I, III)

56	Stepping Through Basic by Brian Craft A machine-language subroutine that lets you edit Basic programs easily. (I, III)
62	Ground Control to Major John by Mark Kennedy If you survive the spaceship crash. there are guards, a lost city, and a time machine to worry about. (I, III)
68	The Creator Is Back! by Bruce Tonkin An updated program generator to make a bigger and better splash in the software market. (I, III)
84	Grand Opining by David C. Andresen Get ready for the '84 campalgn-tabulate and analyze opinion polls and election returns. (I, II, III)
96	Letter Perfect by J.C. Sprott Artificial intelligence comes to word processing: A spelling checker that adapts to your vocabulary. (I, III)
Features
100	So Much to C by John B. Harrell III Today's hottest commercial software is written in C. Misosys' LC compiler brings the language home.
108	Assembly Language Made Simple-Part III by Hardin Brothers Learn more 280 instructions and write long programs without getting lost. (I. Ill)
126	Synthetically Speaking-Part XI by Dauld Engelhardt Applications software to turn last month's speech board into a conversation piece. (III)
158	Borderline Case by Dan Keen and Dave Dischert Put Assembly language into the background-write routines, that run while the TRS-80 does other work. (I, III)
Reviews
43	The Juki 6100 A high-quality, low-priced daisy-wheel.
44	6.0 Plus Micro-Systems Software upgrades TRSDOS 6.0.
46	Scribe and MicroEditor II Model 100 word processors. plain and fancy.
48	The Word Machine A Model I/III word processor for $20.
239	Filemate II A reasonably priced Basic DBMS.
244	Snake A Logo alternative: teaching without turtles.
246	Inside Super Utility Plus Gentng the most from the top TRS-80 utility.
248	Basic Learning Programs A complete but unexciting kids' tutorial.
249	Your First Basic Program A painless programming introduction.
C Notes
186	Seven 100 Percent Solutions by Rolf A. Derringer Taming the 100's appetite for batteries.
187	The Shadow Knows by Richard Ramella Hide text files from prying eyes.
189	Backing Up the 100 by Bryan R. Mpper Save flles to tape automatically.
191	Write Now by Ronald F. Balonis A print processor for nicely formatted pages.
194	Pin Pals by Ronald F. Balonis Make an RS-232 cable and share Nes with a friend.
197	RAM Files
Departments
10	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
13	Input
17	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
26	Pulse Train edited by Eric Grevstad
36	Reader Exchange
200	Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
216	The Gamer's Cafe by Rodney Gambicus
220	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
226	Suite 16 by Dan Keen and Dave Dischert
232	Reload 80 by Amee Eisenberg
250	New Products edited by S.F. Tomajczyk

Issue Information:

Volume:	50
Date:	03/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	278
Size:	79,121,111
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v050 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

Features
42	The Model 4P: Love at First Sight by Terry Kepner When it comes to transportable computing. 4P's a jolly good fellow.
50	TRS-NUKE by W. Mark Wright The ultimate hardware project: You TRS-80 becomes a nuclear power plants.

74	MS-DONE: Tandy's Powerhouse Operating System by Jim Heid Its hardware makes the Model 2000 awesome, MS-DOS make it unbeatable.
100	The Return of Hinrichs' Word Processor by Delmer D. Hinrichs Possibly 80's most popular program ever - revised for '84 with more power and features.
122	In One Port and Out the Other by Mark Goodwin Getting the most from - and into - your Model 4.
142	A Piece of the Pie by Robin L Tuck Make numerical information more appetizing - draw pie chart for impressive presentations
82	Bugs from Outer Space - Part I by Roger A Smith Jr Build this machine-language arcade game and learn how to write your own.
94	Control Rogram for the Model 4 by John B Harrell III With Tandy's CP/M Plus held up, Montezuma Micro rescues Model 4 owners with CP/M 2.2
118	The Whole Earth Computer by Michael O'Reilly If you can't afford a Model 2000, build a 4-big computer from screen door springs and dominioes.
126	Parallel Driving by John Blommers Use SuperScripsit with any printer.
148	Using Data Files -- Part II by Jesse W Baker Random-access files: simpler than sequential, once you get the hang of them.
152	Tad Kershner by Sneak a PEEK, Invoke a POKE Speed up PRINT@ graphics with Basic tricks
156	Character Sketching by Glenn Parkinson The Model III's special character meet the Epson MX-80's special capabilities.
166	The Forgotten Interface by Serge Y. Calmette Control variable-voltage devices through the III's parallel I/O bus.
180	Getting Loaded by J.W. Snider Load the 2K program as easily as you turn on your TRS-80.
Reviews
42	The Model 4P Model 4 fans: You can take it with you.
46	Intelliterm A high-powered smart terminal and BBS program.
47	Transfer Now two micros can share Profile files.
48	Math-analyzer-Paks Formulas, esations, and bugs.
234	Trend Analysis Watching the stock market with your TRS-80
240	Brother Compactronic 60 A printer that doubles as a typewriter.
244	TRSDUM Save cassette programs to disk.
246	CP/M Bible A definitive reference to the top 8-bit DOS.
247	Learning & Teaching Programming An incomplete guide to TRS-80 BASIC.
247	Review Digest
C Notes for the Model 100
184	Fast Backwards by Ray Cadmus Reverse Polish notation in a four-function calculator.
185	Thanks for the Memory by Bradford N Dixon Installing Holmes Engineering's 8K memory module.
187	Account for Yourself by Mark Hickenbottom A portable business or budget reporter
192	Wiper Out by Thomas Robb Delete Model 100 files with a single keystroke
194	A New Pair of Shoes by Ronald F Balonis A casino craps game that tells you when to quit.
Departments
10	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12	Input
15	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
24	Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
36	Reader Exchange
196	Project 80 by Roger C Alford
204	Fun House by Richard Remlla
212	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
220	The Gamer's Cafe
224	Reload 80 by Amee Eisenberg
252	New Products by S.F. Tornajczyk

Issue Information:

Volume:	51
Date:	04/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	264
Size:	77,592,586
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v051 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On the Cover
42	What's So Good About CP/M by Geroge Antunes Before you spend money on Digital Research's DOS, get rid of your TRSDOS inferiority complex.
53	Everything from A to Z by Ed Levy Threaded lists: the secret to keeping things in order without time-consuming shuffling

58	Brick by Brick by Doughlas Payne Beyond TRSDOS' Build command - an Exec Initerpreter that performs a series of steps automatically
77	April Spool by John Cominio Be more efficient: Do other work while this software spooler handles printing chores
96	Redevelopment Program by Mark D Goodwin Convert Model III Basic programs for Model 4, and check trouble spots along the way
106	Enter Here by John Stedeford A machine-language program that eliminates delays in string data entry
120	Relaxed Syntac by Dennis Husch Artificial intelligence comes to data base management: a DBMS that response to queries in English
Features
82	Bugs from Outer Space - Part II by Roger A Smith, Jr. Add anti-insect firepowert to 80's modular machine-language arcade game
116	Ner Math-Old Order by David Lewis Can't read reverse Polish notation? Change RPN equations to conventional format.
118	Character Cache by P. Gregory Springer Braces? Brackets? Find Scripsit characters you didn't know you had
138	The Sound of Musikon by Merton Davis Your 48K disk system and these prorgrams let you copmose, edit, and play back music
157	Restored Art by Mark D Goodwin Add the III's graphics commands to Model 4
160	Oops - Wrong Disk by C. David Wilson Write data to the right files with this disk identifying utility
164	Dump Site by Gregg Weissman A short, simple routine that sends up to three screens of video memory to the printer.
168	Routine Access by Wayne King Who needs Disk Basic? Get up to 10 USR routines in trusty Level II
Reviews
33	LeScript The state of the art if Model 4 word processing.
37	Disk Drive Analysis System Diagnostic help for III/4 disk jockeys.
38	Target PlannerCalc An excellent, inexpensive Model 4 spreadsheet.
40	dataCure 2.6 First aid for injured CP/M disks.
223	Tele-Stock A Model 100 program that calls Dow Jones for you.
229	Dostamer Execute DOS commands with a single keystroke.
230	FPS-3 Harfware Copy System A hardware interface that backs up protected software.
234	Stock Tracker When the TRS-80 talks, investors listen.
238	Career Directions A software job counselor for teens and older students.
238	Review Digest
C Notes for the Model 100
178	Calling Wall Street by Thomas L Robb Putting Dow Jo0ne's big board on the Model 100's small screen.
186	North by Northwest by Smith Harris Find the distance and compass bearing between any two points on earth.
188	Graphic Results by Emmett Carmody A portable pie and bar chart producer.
191	RAM Files
Departments
8	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10	Input
11	80 Alert
13	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
20	Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
30	Reader Exchange
31	Debug
196	Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
202	The Gamer's Cafe by Mad Max
206	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
214	Fun House by Richard Ramella
220	Reload 80 by Amee Eisenberg
240	New Products by Amy Campbell

Issue Information:

Volume:	52
Date:	05/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	246
Size:	74,242,522
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v052 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On the Cover
42	BBS Express by J. Stewart Schnelder and Charles E. Bowen Your first look at 80's build-it-yourself bulletin board, and a lesson in how computers communicate. (Models I, III, and 4)
50	Smart Talk by David M. Fischer Dynaterm - a smart-terminal program that links your TRS-80 with the world. (Models I and III; Load 80)

58	More Versatile VisiCalc A help screen, mortgage payments, faster sorts, data swapping, and formula saving: five enhancements to the popular spreadsheet program. (Models I and II: Load 80)
68	Plotting Along by David W. Powell Ease math anxiety - take the tedium out of calculating and graphing equations. (Models 1 and II; Load 80)
79	Model 2000: A Special Report
80	Up Close: The Model 2000 by Terry Kepner and Mark Robinson Is "ultra-high-performance" just an ad slogan? A review of Tandy's flagship MS-DOS micro.
91	And Personal: An Interview with Ed Juge by Terry Kepner and Mark Robinson Tandy's top marketer tells why the 2000's no clone.
98	Marking Time by Beve Woodbuy Wanna drag? The 2000 races the Macintosh. PC. and other benchmark competitors.
126	Making the Upgrade by James N Cameron How Radio Shack turns UIs to 4's: what you get for your CPU board. keyboard, disk controller. and $859.
184	Padculations by Bruce Powel Douglass The premiere of a new column on the premier structured programming language.
Features
104	Basically Better Graphics by Peter R Heisen Make Basic graphics run up to eight times faster. Ready, LSET, RSET! (Model I and III; Load 80)
108	Bugs from Out Space - Part III by Roger A Smith Jr Finished Part II's laser base? The enemy bugs have arrived in 80's arcade tutorial. (Model I and III; Load 80)
Reviews
33	Model 4 Scripsit Tandy's classic word processor, with 80 columns and extra convenience.
34	UCSD p-System Universal/Sprinter-2 A DOS and word processor for the Model 16-and dozens of other micros.
38	Wordstar MicroPro's CPM standard comes to Model I/III TRSDOS.
200	Toolbelt TRSDOS 6 utilities for Model 4 programmers.
204	PowerMail Plus A Model 4 mailing list that delivers.
208	The Analyst/The Collector A dynamic duo to speed up Basic programs.
210	Investment Analysis Helping Model 100 owners take stock.
214	Toolkit Directory assistance for TRSDOS 1.3 users.
216	Computer-Assisted Investment Handbook The programs are Basic, but the financial advice is complex.
217	Review Digest
C*Notes
158	A Real Sketch by John and Aileen Cornman Deluxe pixel graphics and picture editing for the Model 100.
169	From Soup to Nuts by Ben Firschein Select in style from this classy command menu.
172	RAM Files
Departments
8	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11	Input
12	80 Alert
15	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21	Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
30	Reader Exchange
31	Debug
71	Tidbit # 4
171	Tidbit # 5
176	Project 80 by Rogert C Alford
184	Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
190	Tidbit # 6
192	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
220	New Products by Amy Campbell
242	Load 80 Directory

Issue Information:

Volume:	53
Date:	06/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	246
Size:	75,073,453
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v053 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On the Cover
42	Moving Up to 16 Bits by Roger C Alford When the chips are down, does the Model 2000's 80186 measure up?
50	Copy Right by Dan Robinson A flexible copy utility that transfers data from tape to disk and from disk to tape. (Models I and III)

62	Command Performance by Raymond E Wilson Showing you how to keep your Model 4 JCL files under control. (Model 4; Load 80)
68	The Spreadsheet to Beat by John B Harrell III Multiplan is the most comprehensive spreadsheet yet for the Model 4.
Features
70	Monitoring Financial Health: Analyzing the Annual Report by Gary Leslie Pinpoint sound stock market investments analyzing annual business reports. (Models I, III, and 100; Load 80)
82	Designer Screens by Ken Marks A design generator that creates award-winning graphics. (Models I and III; Load 80)
96	Proper Arrangements by Ralph C Allan This hybrid machine-language and Basic Sort routine orders multidimensional string anays. (Model III)
101	Bugs from Outer Space-Part IV by Roger A Smith Jr This month, you add an explosion routine and the bugs get tough. (Models I and III; Load 80)
113	Double Vision by Hugh Cottle Using split-screen routines to dress up your video displays. (Models I and III; Load 80)
126	The (Single) Key to Scripsit and TRSDOS Commands by Dennis Allen Take advantage of TRSDOS 1.3 commands from within Scripsit 3.2. (Model III; Load 80)
134	Of Limited Values by Richard E Glorvigen A routine that indicates and limits the length of input fields. (Models I and III; Load 80)
139	Uncommon Denominators by C Warren Andreasen Your computer can figure fractions. (Models I, II, III, 12, and 16: Load 80)
Reviews
31	Crayon Deluxe Combine fancy text with fancy graphics.
37	Multiple Access Programs (MAP) Easy indexing and quick searches.
38	Newclock-80 Keep your TRS-80 on time and up to date.
40	CONV3TO4 Get your Model III programs in shape for the 4.
208	Superlog An electronic notebook for LDOS.
208	PMD-100 A good tape storage device for your Model 100.
212	College Directions Help in deciding your educational future.
218	Computer Buyer's Protection Guide A guide through the legal maze of computer purchase.
C*Notes
156	Form-matters by John and Aileen Cornman For more professional printouts, use Scripsit formatting codes in your Text files.
157	The Searcher by Carl Oppendahl Search any .DO file for a specified string.
161	Getting Personal by Richard Ramella Personalize your form letters with a little help from your Model 100.
168	RAM Files
Departments
8	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10	Input
11	80 Alert
13	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
18	Pulse Train edited by Eric Grevstad
28	Reader Exchange
29	Debug
143	Tidbit # 7
170	Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
184	BBS Express by J Stewart Schneider and Charles E Bowen
190	Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Doglass
196	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
244	New Products edited by Amy Campbell
241	Young Programmer's Contest Entry Blank
242	Load 80 Directory

Issue Information:

Volume:	54
Date:	07/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	230
Size:	72,172,780
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v054 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On the Cover
38	H-P's Quiet Little Dynamo: The ThinkJet Printer by Jim Heid At $495 and 150 cps, Hewlett-Packard's ThinkJet is a technological tour de force.
48	The DOS Dilemma by John B Harrell III Make an informed decision-you have to be compatible with your DOS.

82	In the Marketplace by Richard Earp Get some practice in the fast-paced world of commodities trading. (Models I and III; Load 80)
94	A Better Breed of Basic by Gregory E Lobdell An inside look at Micrmft's implementation of GW-Basic for the Model 2000.
115	The Stripper by Dan Robinson Minimize your machine-language programs: Pare down your commented code before assembly. (Models I and III: Load 80)
Features
64	Drawing Boards by Jim Clark Design PC boards on screen that print out to scale. (Models I, III, and 4: Load 80)
103	Bugs from Outer Space - Part V by Roger A. Smith Jr The bugs are in top form and fighting back. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Reviews
38	Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet Printer The latest (and quietest) in printer technology.
42	Transfer MS-DOS for Model VIN4 programs.
44	PAT-1 Model 450 Quality diskdrive diagnosis and realignment.
186	WIBASIC A Basic compiler that generates Z80 machine code.
192	MagicBind Create complex, high-quality documents.
194	DiskDISK Convince your Model I/III/4 that you've bought extra disk drives.
198	SoftPac Integration at the expense of quality.
204	Clone III Disk duplication for the Model III.
206	Review Digest
C*Notes
124	Portable Scripsit by John and Aileen Cornman You can take it with you; use this program to load your Model III Scripsit documents into your Model 100.
126	Sort Order by Ronald F. Balonis A handy sorting utility that alphabetizes your data flles.
131	Etch-A-Screen by Richard J Perry Instant on-screen graphics that you can save or print.
136	RAM Files
Departments
8	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12	Input
14	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
23	Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
32	Reader Exchange
142	Project 80 by Roger C Alford
152	BBS Express by J Stewart Schneider and Charles E Bowen
159	The 80 Micro BBS Index
160	Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
170	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
208	New Products edited by Amy Campbell
221	Young Programmer's Contest Entry Blank
226	Load 80 Directory

Issue Information:

Volume:	55
Date:	08/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	228
Size:	69,605,943
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v055 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On The Cover
31	A Great Plus: CP/M for the Model 4 by John B Harrell III This long-awaited updated version is for the advanced user who wants plenty of extras.
42	Model 4 EDTASM for Free by Douglas Payne Get a quality Model 4 editor/assembler from Model III EDTASM and this conversion program. (Model 4; Load 80)

72	Playing Around Model I/III games galore.
74	Bombs Away! by Lee Pelletier An arcade-style game for the daredevil pilot in you. (Models I and III; Load 80)
75	Attention Shoppers! by Joshua Barinstein An ordinary trip to the department store becomes a voyage into the realm of terror. (Models I and III; Load 80)
76	Wall Games by Andrew Shoemaker and Arthur Gleckler In this game of skill, you use only a paddle to defend the brick wall behind you. (Models I and III; Load 80)
78	Catacomb Conquest by Michael E Devore The catacombs are alive with swamp things, sentient boulders, and fanged tumbleweeds. (Models I and III; Load 80)
88	Bugs From Outer Space - Part VI by Roger A Smith Jr The last Installment: a scoreboard that immortalizes your best games. (Models I and III; Load 80)
154	Basic Takes by Richard Ramella This new column gives you the basics of Basic programming for your Model I. III, 4, or 100.
177	2000 Plus by John B Harrell III This month. you get the inside story on dBase II for the Model 2000.
Features
50	One-Liners by Harold B Fink These Basic programs and routines help solve your programming problems. (Models I and III, II and 100)
68	Scripsit Extras by Richard W Harrison and Louis S VanSlyck You can add 11 special characters to your faithful Scripsit program (Model III)
142	For Sales by Glen E Sparks Get quality sales reports that contain automatic calculations and bar graphs. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Reviews
31	CP/M Plus A great deal for the Model 4 owner.
34	A-B-See Super software integration for the Model III.
184	Model 4 SuperScripsit A word processor that appreciates the 4's special features.
186	Superscripsit Dictionary Checking up on your word processor.
188	Monty Plays Monopoly/Compu-Opoly Two on-sreen versions of the classic board game.
191	Personal Finance The Model 100 at home.
193	Universal Subroutine System (USS) 207 Basic subroutines for the II/12/16.
198	Child's Play Enjoyable education for young children.
Departments
8	Load 80 Directory
10	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12	Input
12	80 Alert
14	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21	Pulse Train by Bradford N Dixon
26	Reader Exchange
115	Tidbit #8
138	Tidbit #9
147	Tidbit #10
149	BBS Express by J Stewart Schneider and Charles E Bowen
154	Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
161	Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
171	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
177	2000 Plus by John B Harrell III
202	New Products by Robert Mitchell
225	Young Programmer's Contest Entry Blank

Issue Information:

Volume:	56
Date:	09/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	196
Size:	92,216,107
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v056 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On The Cover
42	Drive Ways by Vincent E Meyer How to do your own simple disk drive repairs - and how to avoid repairs in the first place.
72	Keeping Time by Mark D. Goodwin Isn't it time you checked up on your disk drive speed?  (Models III and 4; Load 80)

Features
58	Making Your Selection: Choosing the Right Editor/Assembler by Hardin Brothers A consumer's guide to nine popular packages for the TRS-80.
86	Taking Stock by Robert C. Bazzell Keep your investment records straight and figure your profits and losses.  (Models I and III; Load 80)
96	The Direct Approach by Seth Monger You, too, can directly access the Model 4 screen and keyboard.  (Model 4; Load 80)
Reviews
33	Assembly Language Tutor
36	MicroMERLIN
38	Assembly Language Development System (ALDS)
166	Super Utility 4/4P
168	Videotex Plus
172	Volcano Hunter
174	Learning TRS-80 Model 4/4P Basic
Departments
6	Load 80 Directory
8	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10	Input
14	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21	Pulse Train edited by Bradford N. Dixon
29	Reader Exchange
102	Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
122	BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
126	Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
138	Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
144	The Next Step by Hardln Brothers
152	2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
176	New Products edited by Robert Mitchell

Issue Information:

Volume:	57
Date:	10/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	212
Size:	68,170,222
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v057 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On The Cover
44	Fine Lines by Dawy S Thornton Streamlined bar codes. (Model III)
56	Random Thoughts by Robert P Sullivanm Toward truly random numbers. (Models I, III, and 4)

100	Sound Software by Theodore Diament Speech lessons for your computer. (Model III; Load 80)
108	The Missing Disassembler by J C Sprott Going to the source. (Model 4; Load 80)
114	The Dating Game by Charles F Alexander Fix a CP/M Plus bug. (Model 4)
Features
70	Testing 1-2-3 by Peter G Savard Easy educational programs. (Models I and III;. Load 80)
84	Time Keeper by Arnold E van Bevrhoudt Jr. Organize business projects. (Models I, II, III, 4. and 2000; Load 80)
104	USR Friendly by Leland M Phelps Loading USR data the painless way. (Models I and III; Load 80)
120	Rooting Out ROM Routines by Bob Covington Things your ROM never told you. (Model III)
126	Fill-Ins by David Lewis Paint power for graphics programs. (Models I and III; Load 80)
130	The Perfect Wave by Michael O'Rellly Follow the bouncing sound wave. (Models I and III)
134	Warder Diagrams by Michael Conwell An alternative to flowcharts.
Departments
6	Load 80 Directory
8	Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12	Input
14	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21	Pulse Train
29	Reader Exchange
32	Debug
35	Reviews Model 100 Bar Code Reader The Secret Guide to Computers Spectaculator NICE Hi-Res Graphics Board Reference Card for the CP/M CPM System Micro-Link III Pro-Create Signalman Mark XII Modem
125	Tidbit #11
132	Tidbit #12
146	Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
156	BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
162	Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
166	Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
172	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
178	2000 Plus by John B Harrell III
194	New Products
203	Young Programmer's Contest Entry Blank

Issue Information:

Volume:	58
Date:	11/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	212
Size:	93,507,359
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v058 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On The Cover
44	Utili-Keys Build stronger programs 12 ways.
45	Basic Plus by Robert Milazzo Beefed-up Basic.  (Model III; Load 80)

56	Basic Changes by Raymond Boggs Find and edit Basic lines.  (Model 4; Load 80)
72	Hybrid Vigor by Theodore Diament Power and ease combined in a text editor.  (Model III; Load 80)
80	Finding The Right Address by John Ratzlaff Map load modile file addresses. (Model 4; Load 80)
86	Quit Stalling by Thomas P. Eggarter bypass garbage collection.  (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
92	Tape Me, I'm Yours by Jay Walton Check source code saved to tape.  (Model III; Load 80)
98	Screen Writer by Doug Miller Create data input screens.  (Models I and III; Load 80)
109	Easy Input by Roger A Smith, Jr. Tidy up Basic input statements.  (Models I and III; Load 80)
125	Tape Transfer by J. L. Kissel Patch NEWDOS80 to load tape source files.  (Model III; Load 80)
128	Data Grabber by David Goben Just point to what you want.  (Models I and III)
134	From EDAS To EDTASM And Back by David M. Zevchak Disk file conversion.  (Model III; Load 80)
138	Thou Shalt Not Kill by Josef Friedman Rename library commands.  (Models I and III)
Departments
6	Load 80 Directory
8	Side Tracks by Eric Malone
12	Input
14	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21	Pulse Train edited by Bradford N. Fixon
29	Reader Exchange
32	Debug
35	Reviews Allwrite DMP-110 DMP-120 DMP-420 Open Access Alcor C Compller Basrum Thirteen Ghosts Programming In C For The Microcomputer User

Directory

Basic Plus

• Article: Basic Plus (p. 44)
• System: Model III, 16K RAM
• Language: Cassette Basic/Assembly
• This Level II Basic enhancement features faster operation and 14 new commands.
• Cassette filespec:  ONE, TWO

Finder

• Article: Basic Changes (p. 56)
• System: Model 4, 64K RAM
• Language: Disk Basic/Assembly
• The Finder program locates specific strings, edits, moves, or replaces lines, and restores most lines from programs accidentally erased from memory.
• Disk filespec: FINDER/SRC (requires EDAS editor/assembler), FND100/BAS, FIND/BAS
  

Editext

• Article: Hybrid Vigor (p. 72)
• System: Model III, 32K RAM
• Language: Assembly
• The Editext text editor lets you enter and correct data before processing it.
• Cassette filespec: EDIT
• Disk filespec: EDIT/CMD (object code)

Mapper

• Article: Finding The Right Address (p. 80)
• System: Model 4, 64K RAM
• Language: Assembly
• An address mapping utility for the Model 4.
• Disk filespec: MAD/CMD

Garbage Demo

• Article: Quit Stalling (p.86)
• System: Models I and III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32 K RAM Disk; Model 4 (Listings 1 and 3 only), 64K RAM
• Language: Basic
• Eliminate "garbage collection" delays and cut program execution time.
• Cassette filespec: B, C, D, E
• Disk filespec: GARBDEM1/BAS, GARBDEM2/BAS, GARBDEM3/BAS, GARBDEM4/BAS

Tape Check

• Article: Tape Me, I'm Yours (p. 92)
• System: Model III, 48K RAM
• Language: Assembly
• Tape Check verifies source code you record from EDTASM to tape.
• Cassette filespec: TPECHK

Create

• Article: Screen Writer (p. 98)
• System: Models I and III, 32K RAM
• Language: Disk Basic
• Develop input screens for your Model I or III.
• Cassette Filespec: F
• Disk filespec: CREATE/BAS

Formatter

• Article: Easy Input (p. 109)
• System: Model III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
• Language: Assembly/Basic
• A statement that lets you easily define the format for user input in Models I and III Basic programs.
• Cassette filespec:  INPUT, INPUTB, G
• Disk filespec: INPUT/SRC (source code), INPUT/CMD (object code), DEMO/BAS.  Source code requires Apparat editor/assembler.

LMOFFSET

• Article: Tape Transfer (p. 125)
• System: Model III
• Language: Assembly
• An LMOFFSET modification that loads NEWDOS80 EDTASM source files from tape to disk.
• Cassette filespec: LMPATC
• Disk Filespec: LMOFF/SRC (source code).  Requires Apparat editor/assembler.

Converter

• Article: From EDAS To EDTASM And Back (p. 134)
• System: Model III, 32K RAM
• Language: Assembly
• Load EDAS files with EDTASM.
• Cassette filespec: EDTEDS
• Disk filespec: EDTEDAS/CMD

Message

• Article: BBS Express (p. 152)
• System: Model III, 48K TAM (requires 2 drives)
• Language: Disk Basic
• This month's installment creates message and data-base files.
• Cassette filespec: H, I
• Disk filespec: LIST1/BAS, LIST2/BAS

3Keys

• Article: The Next Step (p. 168)
• System: Model 4, 64K RAM
• Language: Assembly
• A function key filter program for the Model 4.
• Disk filespec: FILTER/SRC (object code).  Requires EDAS editor/assembler.

Issue Information:

Volume:	59
Date:	12/84
Load-80:	Yes
Pages:	212
Size:	100,647,337
TOSEC:	80 Microcomputing v059 (1984)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On The Cover
35	Making Conversation: The VS-100 by Gary A. Ludwick This low-priced voice synthesizer is a sound investment
44	The Tandy 1000: A True-Blue Compatible by Eric Maloney Send in the clones.

54	The 80 Micro Gift Guide An array of holiday gift items for the computerist
72	Little Wonder by Alan Cirkovic A nifty data base manager.  (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
86	Belles Lettres by Joseph Gaudreau Custom dot-matrix printstyles.  (Models I and III; Load 80)
103	Touchdown! by Wayne Blair Tackle this football strategy game.  (Model III; Load 80)
114	Fractals: New Dimensions In Geometry by Michiel van de Panne Graphics with a difference.  (Models I and III; Load 80)
Features
118	Print Statements by David A. Williams Printer powers  you never knew you had.  (Model 4)
120	A Chill Wind Blows by Don DeJarnette Calculate wind chill.  (Model I, III, and 4; Load 80)
190	1984 Load 80 Index
196	1984 Review Index
198	1984 Article Index
Departments
6	Load 80 Directory
8	Side Tracks by Eric Malone
12	Input
16	Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21	Pulse Train
29	Reader Exchange
33	Debug
35	Reviews VS-100 Voice Synthesizer Turbo Pascal Aztec C80 Compiler MultiMate Back-Track Warriors And Warlocks
101	Tidbit # 15
122	Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
136	BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
144	Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
148	Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
152	Tidbit # 16
156	The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
162	2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
176	New Products
208	Ask Tandy

Directory

Easydata

• Article: Little Wonder (p. 72)
• System: Models I, III, and 4, 32K RAM
• Language: Disk Basic
• A 200-record data base manager that resides in RAM.  Features fast access to information and scrolling through data base.
• Cassette filespec: B
• Disk filespec: EASYDATA/BAS

Custom Character Sets

• Article: Belles Lettres (p. 86)
• System: Models I and III, 48K RAM
• Language: Assembly/Disk Basic
• Create yand print out your own character sets on your dot-matrix printer in standard or enlarged fonts.
• Cassette filespec: C, ALTCHA, D, ALTERN
• Disk filespec: STANDARD/BAS, STAND/SRC (source code), DOUBLE/BAS, DOUBLE/SRC (source code).  Requires Apparat editor/assembler.

Touchdown

• Article: Touchdown (p. 103)
• System: Model III, 16K RAM
• Language: Cassette Basic
• A real-time two-player football simulation.  Winning requires careful stratefy and the right breaks.
• Cassette filespec: E
• Disk filespec: FOOTBALL/BAS

Fractals

• Article: Fractals: New Dimensions In Geometry (p. 114)
• System: Models I and III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
• Language: Basic
• Apply the geometric theory of fractals to create new and unique graphics.
• Cassette filespec: F
• Disk filespec: FRACTALS/BAS

Chilly

• Article: A Chill Wind Blows (p. 120)
• System: Models I, III, and 4, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
• Language: Basic
• Calculate wind chill factors based on temperature and wind speed.
• Cassette filespec: G
• Disk filespec: CHILLY/BAS

Message Board

• Article: BBS Express (p. 136)
• System: Model III, 48K RAM, 2 drives
• Language: Assembly/Disk Basic
• These program modules create a message index and read the BBS message board.
• Cassette filespec: LIST1, H
• Disk filespec: LIST1/SRC (source code), LIST2/BAS.  Requires Radio Shack Editor/Assembler

Pixels

• Article: Basic Takes (p. 144)
• System: Models I and III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
• Language: Basic
• This five-part menu-driven program includes demonstrations, a graph program, and a game.
• Cassette filespec: I
• Disk filespec: PIXELS/BAS

SetKey

• Article: The Next Step (p. 156)
• System: Model 4, 64K RAM
• Language: Assembly
• SetKeys lets you set the Model 4 function keys and reassign them at will.
• Disk filespec: SETKEY/SRC (source code).  Requires EDAS editor/assembler.