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Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 1 / Issue 21
Date:	January 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	140
Status:

Table of Contents

Features:

13	A 12-column Ledger by Fred Blechman
22	Business Computers: A Planning Guide by Joel Makower

33	BASIC Compilers by Staff
38	Expand Your Color Computer Memory by R Wayne Day
43	Shift For Uppercase by William R Bell
46	Exatron's Floppy Disk Controller by Staff
50	To Capitalize Or Not To Capitalize by Larry Krengel
58	Linked List Subroutines by Richard M Straw
64	Happiness Is A Printer by Larry Krengel
65	Goldplug 80 Evaluation by Jim Klaproth
66	Hog Jowl Mansion by Jon J Waples
79	Z-Subs, Revisited by Spencer Hall
88	How To Find Execution Points by Glenn W Collura
91	Build It Yourself, In BASIC by Dan Connors
94	Spacer by Lou Pa
107	The Corvus Hard Disk System by T R Dettmann
110	Inside The FOR ... NEXT Loop by R C Bahn

Reviews:

118	Tuesday Morning Quarterback - Game Review
120	BASIC Better And Faster - Book Review
120	Space War - Game Review
122	BasicPro - Utility Review
122	Typing Tutor - Self Improvement Review

Departments:

2	Editorial
4	Letters To The Editor
6	Items At Random
8	New Products Designatron Organizer (Designatron), EDIT (Allen Gelder Software), Experiments in Artificial Intelligence Book (Sams), Trucker Simulation (Creative Computing Software), GEAP (J. F. Consulting), Alien Armada (Liberty Software), Golfer's Challenge (Liberty Software), Color Computer Mailing List (D&M Software), BASIC Handbook 2nd Ed (David A. Lien), Orchestra-85 (Software Affair), 5-Game Educational History (Advanced Operating Systems)
10	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
54	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
103	System/Command by James F Williams
124	Notes
126	Advertiser Index
126	Back Issue Availability
127	Unclassified Ads

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 2 / Issue 22
Date:	February 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	119
Status:

Table of Contents

Features:

16	Word Processing by 80-U.S. Staff
23	Help For A Dead Language by L. I. Charters

31	Newscript Word Processor by Jim Klaproth
35	An Automatic Tape SAVE Program by Jon Presley
38	Programming Efficiency With The Pocket Computer by R. Maeso
40	Tic Tac Toe by Ralph G. White
50	Posters by Charles P. Knight
57	Criss-Cross by John Sinclair
62	Basically BASIC (Arrays) by Terry R. Dettmann
67	Hard Disk Operating Systems by Terry R. Dettmann
72	Hand Me That Memory by William Barden, Jr
75	Files & Foibles by Terry R. Dettmann
87	Double Precision Function Routines by James E. King
90	Quirks And Fixes by Rupert N. Evans
93	MiniGraf by Jim Peyton

Reviews:

95	CG-16, A Hardware Review by Brian Wood
96	Invitation To Forth, Book Review by Terry R. Dettmann
96	System Guide To FIG Forth, Book Review by Terry R. Dettmann
102	Scripsit Spelling Dictionary Review by Tom Huber
103	Star Scout, Game Review by Jim Klaproth
104	Color Meteroids, Game Review by Richard Rehaume
105	Cognivox, A Hardware Review by Richard G. Hale
105	Threaded Interpretive Languages, Book Review by Terry R. Dettmann
106	Color Computer Power Pack, A Hardware Review by Terry R. Dettmann
107	BASIC Scientific Subroutines, A Book Review by Cameron C. Brown
108	DataPro Directory, A Book Review by Tom Huber

Departments:

2	Editorial
4	Letters To The Editor
6	New Products Thesaurus Programs (REFWARE) Printer switch (Access Unlimited Computer Centers) Compactors I and IV (Hurrican Laboratories) Income tax programs (Gooth Software) Smart Color terminal (Eigen Systems) New book on FORTRAN (Dilithium Press) Enhanced Hexspell (Hexagon Systems) 80 Space Raiders game (Bosen Electronics) Wordsmith (ABS Suppliers) Medical software (MICROMED Systems) Astroball (Acorn Software) Newsletter reprints (Radio Shack) Printer interfaces (Multi Media Systems) Sorcerer of Siva (Automated Simulations) PAC Attack (Computerware) Host program (A M Electronics, Inc) Radio Shack Line Printer VIII (Radio Shack)
10	Items At Random
14	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
80	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
82	System/Command by James F. Williams
100	@NEWS by Jim Perry
109	Advertiser Index
110	Back Issue Availability
110	Unclassified Announcements

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 3 / Issue 23
Date:	March 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	123
Status:

Table of Contents

Features:

16	Microcomputers In Medicine Barry Shaw, M.D., Ph.D
19	Quality Control In The Medical Lab by Joseph M. Fettig

22	Extra RAM by Truman Krumholz
27	TRS-80 Goes To The Hospital by Joseph M. Fettig
36	Menu 80 by Alan Simon
38	More Tape, Less Tears by Spencer Hall
43	Dogfight by Stephen Fournier
48	Laying It On The Line by Don Scarberry
50	VisiSort by Jeffrey C. Ruble
54	Jumping Jacks by John Sinclair
57	System To BASIC by Anthony Raines
60	Using The Radio Shack Network by Madeline Fish
62	A Stringy What? by Spencer Hall
66	Arrays: Part II by Terry R. Dettmann
68	Lazy Writer Evaluation by Jim Klaproth
70	One Arm Charlie by C. P. Knight
74	Modified "Host" For The Model II by David R. Canning
77	Cross Reference Utility by Yvon Kolya
82	Clean Those Disk Heads! by William H. Scott, Jr.
86	JKL Patch by John T. Phillipp, M.D.
90	Tiny Typer by Woody Pope
92	Pinball Baseball by U. F. Racine

Reviews:

100	Dynamic Device Drivers Reviewed By Jim Klaproth
102	Trakcess Reviewed By Jim Klaproth
105	Starting Forth Reviewed By Terry R. Dettmann
106	Scarfman Reviewed By Tim Knight
108	Robot Attack Reviewed By Tim Knight
109	Internal Memory Reviewed By Jack Decker
110	CBUG Reviewed By Robert P. Bussell

Departments:

2	Editorial
4	Letters
8	New Products: Estate Planning Software (Professional Data Corp.) New Diskette Directory (Donald Fielding) TRS-80 More than BASIC Book (John Paul Froelich) New Word Games (Shirley Software) MTI Hard Disk (MTI) Data Line Tester (Warren Instrotech Ltd) Property Listing Program (Realty Software) Payroll Enhancement Program (Microcomputer Applications) New Additions to K-8 Math (Radio Shack) Young Person's Computer Guide (SCELBI Publications) New Educational Programs (Storybooks of the Future) Diskette Protectors (Nepenthe Programs) QSO Log for Hams (Manhattan Software)
13	Items
14	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
46	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
98	@ News by Jim Perry
112	Advertiser Index
112	Back Issue Availability
112	Unclassified Announcements

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 4 / Issue 24
Date:	April 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	124
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

17	Making Ends Meat (Model I/III) by Ted Byrne A pension portfolio analysis
22	Investment Management (Model I/III) by Michael M. T. Henderson Buy/sell decisions with your TRS-80.

27	Growth Rate (Model I/III And Color Computer) by W. R. Waymen Forecast future value of your investment.
30	Payback (Model I, II, III, And Color Computer) by Jim Peyton A computerized amortization schedule.
32	Un-number (Model I) by Shane Causer Outsmart your TRS-80.
34	Vitamin BB (Model I/III) by Negley Monet If your Model I/III has tired blood, give it a shot of Bionic BASIC.
38	Arrays (All Models) by Terry R. Dettmann Part III: Tables
42	Cost To Operate An Appliance (Pocket Computer) by Stephen Fournier
44	TRS-80 For Retired Persons by Fred Guth
47	Bequest (Model I) by Shane Causer Find the exit and inherit the old miser's wealth.
54	Short Leaders For Data Tapes (Model I) by Kenneth R. Smith Speed cassette storage and retrieval.
57	Printer Primer (All Models) by Donald Scarberry An evaluation of the Line Printer VII from Radio Shack
64	Standard & Poor's Stockpak (Model I/III) by Paul R. Prescott, M.D. An investmeet management system
66	Files And Foibles (All Models) by Terry R. Dettmann Handling space problems using random files.
76	Real Estate (Model I) by Jim Klaproth An evaluation of volumes 1-5 real estate software by Radio Shack.
78	Figuring Irregular Surfaces (Model I/III) by Robert Hood Work in feet and inches, decimals or fractions.
81	@ Love (Model I And Stringy Floppy) by Stephen W. Cox Problems and solutions with the ESF
84	Color Cornucopia (Color Computer) by Terry R. Dettmann Things to do with your Color Computer.
86	Finish Line (Model I/III) by Steve Tallman A short, but fast, game.
88	TPI-1 Tape Interface (Pocket Computer To Model I/III) by 80-U.S. Staff An evaluation of a Pocket Computer to Model I/III interface.
89	Timer/BAS (Model I) by Mike Andreas and Charles Knight A disk drive timing program for Model I with disk.
93	Three Utilities From Krumholz (Model I) by Truman Krumholz Free space in memory.

Reviews:

98	Meteor Mission II Reviewed By Kevin Shutz
99	Nanos Systems Reviewed By Don Scarberry
99	Stargighter Reviewed By Matt Friedenberg
100	Lunar Lander Reviewed By Jim Klaproth
101	Berserk Reviewed By Roy Seney
102	B-1 Bomber Reviewed By Mark E. Renne
102	Paper Tractor Reviewed By Thomas Dowd
104	E-Z Sounds Reviewed By Tim Knight
104	The Argus Chronicle Reviewed By Henry Aldridge
106	Faster Reviewed By Richard C. McGarvey
110	Concinnator Reviewed By Tim Knight
110	Hellfire Warrior Reviewed By Joel Mapes

Departments:

4	Editorial
4	Letters To The Editor
8	New Products KWICOS Model I Tape Operated System (KWIK Software) DOUGHFLO Home/business programs (ALPHANETICS) 6 Educational Math Programs (Olympia Software, Inc) Free sample newsletter (Software Review) MTI hard disk drive (Microcomputer Technology Inc)
10	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
14	Items At Random
74	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
96	@ News by Jim Perry
107	Notes
112	Advertiser Index
112	Unclassifieds

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 5 / Issue 25
Date:	May 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	127
Status:	Complete

Table of Contents

Articles:

16	Space Photography At J.P.L. (Model I/III) by Harry Avant A hardware interface that is currently being used by Jet Propulsion Laboratories to acquire, store and manipulate photographic density and temperature in a high volume photo processing facility. The data is generated from production of images by unmanned spacecraft.
19	Geosynchronous Satellite Pointing (Model I/III) by Dana Waldman, Mark Felton Use spherical geometry to locate satellites over the United States. Allows entry of up to twenty satellites and their longitudes into a satellite data file.

24	The Color Computer As A Planetarium (Color Computer) by Terry R. Dettmann Displays an interesting application of Color Computer graphics functions by observing the nine planets and their relative positions.
28	TRS-80 Model I Work-Alike (LNW-80) by Frank Fischer, Eric Hilberg An evaluation of the LNW-80 microcomputer. Build your own computer.
30	Add Disk And Memory To Model III (Model III) by Sal Navarro Save money by installing 48K of RAM and disk drives to your Model III with a new kit.
34	Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations (Model I, II, And III) by J. C. Adams, Jr., Ph.D. A BASIC version of the Scientific Subroutine Package (SIMQ) is used in solving sets of simultaneous linear algebraic equations.
42	Small Business Invoice Program (Model I/III And Color Computer) by Fred Blechman This program will print and total an invoice, showing each purchase as well as special items and remarks, and print out address labels.
48	Interest Calculations (Model I/III) by Charles R. Jones Generate comparative data with this program for six types of interest calculations.
54	Screen Printing With MX-80 (Model I/III) by Ron Goodman By using this program with an MX-80 printer, you can have the advantages of a screen print button.
57	Files And Foibles (Model I, II, And III) by Terry R. Dettmann Use list linking for efficiently controlling disk files and avoid much of the "thrashing" normally associated with this technique.
62	Base Conversions With The Pocket Computer (Pocket Computer) by Peter G. Savard A program for hex to decimal conversions as well as other small programming chores.
64	GOSUB-RETURN (Model I, II, And III) by Terry R. Dettmann An examination of the GOSUB-RETURN function for beginning programmers.
66	Spaceship Orbitor (Model I/III) by Delmer D. Hinrichs If you're tired of "Lunar Lander", try this program. It's a realistic orbital mechanics simulation with graphics which require astronaut-level skills.
83	The Color Computer Grows Up (Color Computer) by Don Scarberry Turn your Color Computer into a disk system with up to four drives.
86	Editor/Assembler 1.2 For Three (Model III) by Kent G. Rothrock The Model I Editor Assembler can be revised to operate on the Model III and improved for the Model I.
90	MX-80 Mods For Model I (Model I) by Robert L. Green A modification to enable Model I owners without an expansion interface to use the MX-80 printer.
104	High-res Graphics For The Color Computer (Color Computer) by Richard Tangeman Generate alphanumeric characters in high-resolution mode.

Reviews:

92	Discat Reviewed By John And Nikki Newman
93	TRS-80 Assembly Language Reviewed By Bruce P. Douglass
94	Planetoids Reviewed By Jim Klaproth
95	Invasion Orion Reviewed By Dan Cataldo
97	Voyage Of The Valkyrie Reviewed By Jerry L. Latham
100	Olympic Decathalon Reviewed By Jim Klaproth
101	Crunch, Crumble And Chomp Reviewed By Tim Knight

Departments:

4	Editorial
6	Letters To The Editor
8	Items At Random
12	New Products Micro Yellow Pages (Microarchitect Inc) The Grafyx Solution: Model III Hi-Res (Micro-Labs Inc) Circus Adventure: Color Computer Game (Computer Island) Radio Shack adds BASIC Faster and Better to Library (Lewis Rosenfelder) C. C. Writer Word Processor (Transformation Technologies) Olive-1 Interface (The Olive Branch Association) VR-RS232C Interface (VR Data) PTR Interface (Protean Scientific) Coupon Shopping Program (Softbyte Computing)
88	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
103	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
106	Notes
112	Advertiser Index
112	Unclassified

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 6 / Issue 26
Date:	June 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	123
Status:	Complete

Table of Contents

Articles:

16	The Gamester by Bob Krotts The trials and tribulations of a computer game addict.
19	Sargon II Vs. Sfinks 3.0 by Don Scarberry A chess game evaluation with the two opponents playing against each other.

24	A Computer Carrel by Leo B. Christopherson A spoof of computer games as educational tools.
30	Dazzle (Model I/III) by David Leupp Head-to-head competition for two players in this word game. Requires quick reflexes and fast thinking.
32	Parimutuel Horse Race (Model I/III And Color Computer) by Alan Goozner and John Steiner Use strings of color graphics to simulate horses. Place your bets according to the odds, and take your chances, with the computer deciding "the winner".
39	Almost A Joystick (Model I) by John T. Phillipp, M.D. Connect the Atari joystick in parallel with Model I arrow keys without interfacing difficulties.
43	LDOS For Beginners (Model I/III With Disk) by T. A. Daneliuk Part I: Device independence, ROUTE, and LINK commands.
46	Play Ball! (Model I/III) by Larry Krengel A five minute baseball simulation with printed game sheets.
58	Robot Math (Model I/III) by Jeffrey C. Ruble An educational math drill for K-4 featuring an animated speaking robot.
57	Solitaire (Model I/III) by Robert D. Miller This "Golf" version of the card game uses the computer to shuffle, deal and keep score.
62	Exploring The Color Computer (Color Computer) by Terry R. Dettmann How to produce sound from a cassette through your television using a BASIC program.
65	Quirks, Fixes, Tips And Tricks (Pocket Computer) by R. Shane Causer Every computer has a manual, but all manuals are not created equal. This article fills in some missing information for those not familiar with computer programming.
68	Checkbook (Model I/III) by J. L. Latham Part I: Use NEWDOSI80 to write a checkbook management prograrn and find out more about NEWDOS/80 operation.
75	Menus (All Models With Disk) by Terry R. Dettmann A sensible approach to building functional menus.
91	Files And Foibles (All Models) by Terry R. Dettmann Use binary trees to deal efficiently with large random access files.
104	ZBASIC 2.0 Compiler (Model I/III) by Jim Klaproth An evaluation of Simutek Computer Products' latest compiler.

Reviews:

99	Polaris by Reviewed By Pete Carr
100	Eliminator by Reviewed By Jim Klaproth
100	Quick Quiz by Reviewed By Cameron Brown
101	Cave Hunter by Reviewed By Bob Perez
102	Telewriter by Reviewed By Darrel Wright

Departments:

4	Editorial by Cathy Doud
6	Letters To The Editor
8	Letters To The Editor
12	Items At Random
56	Notes
78	@ News by Spencer Hall
95	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
97	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
106	New Products Bisplan (Mariah Computing) Vaults of Cymarran (Compu Things) Electronic Mail (Ace Computer Products, Inc.) Educational Software (Marck) Software contest (Krell Software Corp) Direct plug isolators (Electronic Specialists) EPS-80 Low cost word processor (Personal Micro Computers, Inc.) Stack Rack (Remtron) Computer Discovery course (Science Research Associates) Money manager (Acorn Software Products, Inc) Match Box Cabling system (ICO Rally Corporation)
112	Unclassified Announcements
112	Advertiser Index

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 7 / Issue 27
Date:	July 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	140
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

16	What Should Be Done About Software Protection? by Richard H. Stem An attorney's opinion.
22	Westlaw (Model II) by William M. Amundson Westlaw gives the lawyer the ability to search thousands of cases and retrieve relevant ones in a matter of seconds.

26	A Small Computer In A Small Law Office (Model I) by John A. Records Model I for efficiency and low overhead
32	VIDSAVE/ASM (Model I/II With Disk) by T.A. Daneliuk Create a formatted screen, save it, and dump it to video.
38	Floppy Disk Tachometer (Model I/III) by Darrell A. Byrnoen If you suspect a problem with disk drive speed, try this timing check.
44	Map Those Disks! (Model I With Disk) by William H. Scott, Jr. A disk map program that can be run regularly to provide important information for rebuilding lost files.
52	LDOS For Beginners (Model I/III With Disk) by T.A. Daneliuk Part II: File handling and job control language.
56	X-Label (Model I/III) by Spencer Hall Use dot matrix printers to produce labels for personal and business applications.
65	Checkbook (Model I/III) by J.L. Latham Part II: Use NEWDOS/80 to write a checkbook management program and find out more about NEWDOS/80 operation.
72	Storage And Retrieval Of Data (Model I/III) by Terry Hazelett Learn to manipulate data in memory, speed up cassette data flow, then use it in a mail list routine.
76	Basically BASIC (All Models) by T.R. Dettmann Simple screen control using the PRINT@ function.
78	Prowrite (Model II, 32K w/Disks) by Leonard Zucker A complete word processor program designed for use with the LP-IV printer.
88	Togetherness (Color Computer) by R.N. Roberts Develop a library of frequently used routines which can be merged with others to quickly develop complex programs.
94	17K Of RAM (Model I/II/III) by R. Shane Causer Squeeze 1K more of memory out of 16K of RAM.
99	The Computer Revolution by Author's name withheld How microcomputers can help the deaf/blind. Will you accept the challenge?
102	MDX-2 (Model I) by Mel Patrick An expansion interface evaluation.
104	Don't Throw Your Model I Away (Model I) by John Strader Need more storage capability? Here's an evaluation of Percom Doubler II and the LNW Doubler.
106	Files And Foibles (An Models) by T.R. Dettmann Stacks - a simple data structure.

Reviews:

112	MMSFORTH Version 2.0 Reviewed By Anthony F. Pepin
112	Bus+ Reviewed By Tim Knight
114	GRBASIC Reviewed By Pete Carr
116	REMDISK-I Reviewed By Frank D. Gunseor, Jr.
118	Cosmic Fighter Reviewed By Mark E. Renne
119	The Universal Elixer And Other Computing Projects Which Failed Reviewed By T.R. Dettmann
119	Space Intruders Reviewed By Tim Knight
120	Graphic Trek 2000 Reviewed By Mark E. Renne
121	Escape From Traam Reviewed By Bob Krotts

Departments:

4	Editorial by Don Scarberry
6	Letters To The Editor
8	Letters To The Editor
12	Items At Random
90	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
92	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
96	@ News by Spencer Hall
124	New Products Model II/16 High Res Add-on (Radio Shack) Data Ace (Computer Software Design. Inc) TRSDUM Model I/III Disk/Tape Utility (CRB Microtools) Color Computer Expansion Unit (George Associates) IDM-X Model II Data Manager (Micro Architect Inc) KWICOS Cassette Operating System (Kwik Software) Freedom Plus CP/M Conversion Boards (Freedom Technology International) Inventory Management for Small Computers (Chuck Atkinson) MDX-3 Model III Interface Expansion Board (MicroDesign) SooperSpooler (Compulink Corporation) Problem Solving on the TRS-80 Pocket Computer (Radio Shack)
128	Unclassified Announcements
128	Advertiser Index

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 8 / Issue 28
Date:	August 1982
Pages:	124
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

14	Computer Revolution In Public Schools by Hal Broenkow The economic reality of purchasing computers for use in classrooms.
16	Computerize Your Individual Educational Programs (Model I/III, 16K And Up) by Larry Krengel To streamline paperwork, a special education teacher sets up a program of goals and objectives for students.

22	Color Computer Gradebook (Color Computer W/Extended BASIC, 16K And Up) by Lynn H. Davis Maintain a record of grades and compute report card averages.
34	Daisywheel Printer For Under $900 by Mike Schmidt Evaluation of the Smith-Corona daisywheel printer.
39	"I've Got It!" by Mike Schmidt An overview of Model 16.
42	Testmaker (Model I/III With Or Without ESF) by Larry Krengel A teacher's multiple choice test and printed answer sheet.
47	Meet The Supermonitors (Model I/III) by Paul F. Secord An evaluation of six sophisticated monitors: Micromind, Step-80, Tasmon, Ultra-Mon, Superstep and Bugout-Pro.
54	DT-1 by Harry Avant An evaluation of Radio Shack's new multi-user terminal.
57	The DUMP Command (Model 1, 32K With Disk) by Joe W. Rocke Find machine language addresses with STAR (system tape address reader).
66	Basically BASIC (Model I/II/III And Color Computer) by Terry R. Dettmann Input screen control - make your input statements more attractive.
71	Microcomputers For A California School by Dan Robinson A math club earns money to buy computers for their school when property tax revenue was curtailed.
72	Checkbook (Model I/III) by Jerry L. Latham Part III: Space saving with NEWDOS/80.
80	Reader Survey by Mike Schmidt Results of the April questionnaire.
83	Open Ended Geography (Model I/III) by Robert K. Fink A spelling/geography word game.
86	Files And Foibles (Model I/II/III And Color Computer) by Terry R. Dettmann Use recursive programming to solve the Towers of Hanoi problem.
96	Decimal To Fraction Conversions (Model I/III, 16K And Up) by Jim Klaproth Let your computer do the thinking while you learn about fractions.
99	Color Disk Directory (Color Computer) by Bob Waterhouse A utility to enhance your DOS.

Reviews:

100	Gobbler Reviewed By Tim Knight
101	DOSPLUS 3.3 User's Manual Reviewed By Paul M. Hine
101	The UPI-3 Serial Interface Reviewed By William Ramsey
102	Computer Based Math Lab Reviewed By Cam Brown
103	Armored Patrol Reviewed By Mark Renne
104	Space War Reviewed By Richard Rehaume
105	Three CAI Programs Reviewed By Cam Brown

Departments:

4	Editorial by Cam Brown
6	Editorial by Cam Brown
8	Letters To The Editor by Mike Schmidt
9	Letters To The Editor by Mike Schmidt
12	Items At Rando, by Mike Schmidt
64	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
93	@ News by Spencer Hall
108	New Products New Computer Demonstrator (Radio Shack) Colorforth (Armadillo International Software) New Video Monitor (LSI Systems) SoftSide Sampler (Hayden Book Co) CC Home Money Minder (Computerware) Learning TRS-80 BASIC for Models I, II/16 and III (David A. Lien) RS-232 Serial Switchbox (Syzygy) Small System Network (Radio Shack) The Beginners Guide to Personal Computers (Radio Shack) DIP-92 Dual Mode Impact Printer (Data Impact Printer, Inc)
112	Bulletin Board
112	Advertiser Index

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 9 / Issue 29
Date:	September 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	124
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

14	High Resolution Graphics (Model I/III With Epson MX-80 And Graftrax-80) by Kenneth R. Smith Accurately depict any equation. Take advantage of bit addressing these special peripherals.
22	Drafting On The TRS-80 (Model I/III, 16K) by Darrel L. Bartelheimer Routines to draw arcs, circles and lines.

30	Two Graphs For Model II/16 (Model II/16) by Mike Schmidt Histograms and regression lines for your printer or video.
38	Color Computer Assembler/Disassembler (Color Computer) by Richard Tangeman Get inside your 6809E. Use this BASIC assembler/disassembler with your Color Computer.
46	Whiz Quiz (Model I/III, 16K Tape Or Disk) by Jim Peyton An animated graphics multiple choice quiz with ducks indicating right or wrong answers.
52	PDRIVE (Model I/III With NEWDOS/80 Version 2.0) by Sal Navarro Make your disks compatible between operating systems with this library command.
54	Simple Joe (Model I) by Ron Goodman Connect your stereo to your computer and watch Joe sing along.
57	Sweet Talker (Model I/III) by Edward M. Roberts An evaluation of the Votrax SC-01. It produces any sound needed for English speech and blends the sounds into a "voice".
60	Integrated Accounting (Model III, 48K With 2 Disks) by 80-U.S. Staff An evaluation of the General Ledger portion of the Plus Computer Technology accounting system.
62	Files And Foibles (Model I/II/III) by Terry R. Dettmann A complete binary tree file handling program plus "Towers of Hanoi" with animated graphics for the Model II.
78	Pie Charts (Model I/III, Tape Or Disk, Printer Optional ) by Jose Babilonia A lesson in converting numeric data into an easy-to-read pie chart. Obtain printer and video output with a minimum of distortion.
92	Basically BASIC (Model I/II/III) by James A. Conrad Processing information with alphanumerics, variables and assignment statements.
94	RENUM IV Your III (Model III) by Jerry W. O'Dell Patch the Model I renumber program to run on Model III.
96	Three Color Computer Video Tips (Color Computer With Extended Color BASIC) by Lynn Davis Switch PMODEs for different effects on the Color Computer video display.

Reviews:

98	Programs For Beginners On The TRS-80 Reviewed By Tony Gitt
100	TRS-80 Graphics For The Model I/III Reviewed By John Edwards
100	BASIC Handbook Reviewed By Terry R. Dettmann
101	Defense Command Reviewed By Matt Friedenberg
102	EDIT Reviewed By Mark E. 'Renne
103	FASTBACK Reviewed By Terry R. Dettmann
104	Power Draw Reviewed By Jim Klaproth

Departments:

4	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
10	Items At Random by Mike Schmidt
56	Notes
77	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
88	Captain 80 by Bob Liddill
90	@ News by Spencer Hall
108	New Products Portable Model III (Adcock & Johnson) Term/Host Communications Program (Freedom Financial Enterprises) Computer Consumer Protection booklet (L. J. Kutten) C.C. Audio Spectrum Analyzer (Radio Shack) PT-210 Portable Data Terminal (Radio Shack) Sprinter (Holmes Engineering) TRS-80 Graphics Book (Radio Shac) Maindex Disk File Index (E-Z Software)
112	Bulletin Board
112	Advertiser Index

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 10 / Issue 30
Date:	September 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	128
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

22	Restore your data pointer (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) Thomas L Quindry
24	To fix a wafer (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) Larry Krengel

27	Recover dead programs (Model I, PMC-80, LNW80) Ron Goodman
30	Photographs (Model I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80) Ray Bennett
32	Encrypt-Decrypt (For all models) Arthur A. Gleckler
34	MX-80 and a little ingenuity (For all models) Larry Krengel
36	Automatic program dating (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) Tim Bowman
38	Print to Lprint (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) Roy B. Harrill
42	Sunrise-Sunset (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) David Carman
48	Electric Pencil 2.0z (Model I/III with disk, PMC-80, LNW80) by T. G. Melatis An evaluation of IJG's new version of a word processing classic.
54	The heart of a chess program (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) by William Fink By the man who wrote SFINKS.
59	Integrated Accounting (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) by 80-U.S. Staff Part II: An evaluation of Plus Computer Technology's accounting programs.
65	Word processing on your Color Computer (Color Computer with Disk) by Steve Den Beste A line-oriented text editor.
75	Exploring VisiCalc (Model I/II/III/16, PMC-80, LNW80) by Timothy M. Bowman Explore program loading, memory conservation techniques and long column labels.
78	BASIC Bits (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) by Thomas L. Quindry Insights to solving problems in BASIC.
82	DECIPOKE: Taming the wild USR(0) (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) by Spencer Hall Convert machine language to BASIC ... effortlessly.
91	Files and foibles (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) by Terry R. Dettmann A review of beginning programming principles in more detail.
95	Serial printer interfacing (Color Computer) by Connecting to your Color Computer. Dale H. Fawcett
107	Basically BASIC (For all models) by James A. Conrad INPUT, LINEINPUT and input checking.
110	Accel3 (Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80) by Paul M. Wine An evaluation of Algorix's BASIC compiler.

Reviews:

100	BASIC Aid Reviewed by Darrel Wright
100	XBASIC Reviewed by Terry R. Dettmann
101	Super Utility Plus Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
102	Stellar Escort Reviewed by Jerry Latham
103	Super Terminal Reviewed by Terry Kepner
104	Reign of the Red Dragon Reviewed by David Tinis

Departments:

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Letters to the Editor
12	Items at Random by Mike Schmidt
16	Notes
88	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
98	@ News by Spencer Hall
114	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
122	Advertiser Index
122	Bulletin Board .

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 11 / Issue 31
Date:	November 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	128
Status:	Complete

Table of Contents

Articles:

18	Telecommunications by Donald Stoner For all models An overview of what is possible.
22	Communicating by computer by Al Mashburn For all models An introduction to the CompuServe Information Service.

24	Terminal and modem packages by Jim Klaproth and Don Scarberry For all models A shopper's guide to terminals and modems.
32	Downloader by Robert Fink Model I, PMC-80, LNW80 Store outside information on your own computer.
37	Okay, I'm sold! by Don scarberry Now what do I do?
40	Mr. Computerhead by Kenneth Gibbs Model I, PMC-80, LNW80 A computer game for children.
44	Write your own communications program by Patrick Morgan Models I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW8O How to do it yourself.
48	Hayes Stack Smart modem by George Kwascha For all models How it works and what it can do-almost everything.
52	Gasmizer by Charles P. Knight Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Monitor your MPG-with graphics!
58	Color Computer Communication by Darrel Wright Color Computer An evaluation of COLORCOM/E version 2.0.
65	Variable listing by Joseph P. Laronda Color Computer Analyze your Color Computer programs.
72	Files and foibles by Terry R. Dettmann Models I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Two-level sorting: It's twice as good.
76	Exploring VisiCalc by Tim Bowman Models I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80 How to use convergence.
78	Integrated Accounting by 80-U.S. Staff Model III, 48K 2 disks An evaluation of Plus Computer Technology's Payroll and Easytrak programs.
80	BASIC Bits by Tom Quindry Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Troubleshooting your problems and string handling techniques.
84	Two tips and a treat by Spencer Hall Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Three gems from the creator of Z-subs.
91	Modems by John Sharp For all models A tutorial-review of the Radio Shack Modem I.
94	The INKEY$ bug by Ralph Vickers Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 How to squash it.
101	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad For all models The IF ... THEN ... ELSE statements.

Reviews:

108	Modem 80 Reviewed by Mark E. Renne
109	TRS-80 Model ZZZ Programming and Applications Reviewed by Terry R. Dettmann
109	EDTASM+ Reviewed by J. L. Latham
111	PRINTCC version 1.4 Reviewed by J. L. Latham
113	3 by Fantastic Software Reviewed by Tim Knight
114	Vaults of Cymarron Reviewed by Dustin Andrew
115	Microcomputer Primer Reviewed by Cameron Brown
115	Alien Defense Reviewed by Mark E. Renne

Departments:

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Letters to the Editor
12	Items at Random by Mike Schmidt
16	Notes
98	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
104	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
106	@ News by Spencer Hall
118	New Products Music Magic Music Editor, Player, Composer and Compiler for the Model I or III (Pioneer Software) XTABS Statistical Package (A-Priori Software) Holmes Expansion Mainframe (Holmes Engineering, Inc.) Platinum Worksaver Color Computer Enhancement (Platinum Software) C Compiler for the Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 16 (Softworks Limited) MFJ-1240 RS-232 Transfer Switch (MFJ Enterprises) CMEMORY-16 Color Computer EPROM Cartridge (Micro-Labs, Inc.) Mac Inker: Automatic Computer Printer Ribbon Reinker (Computer Friends) Model I/III Accounts Receivable (Holman D-P Services)
122	Advertiser Index
122	Bulletin Board

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 5 No 12 / Issue 32
Date:	December 1982
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	124
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

18	LDOS by Don Scarberry Why bother with another DOS? A discussion of the advantages of using a programmer's operating system.
24	Radio Shack hard disk system by Terry R. Dettmann Model II A report from users who have installed this system.

28	Grab TRSDOS by the horns by Michael D. Andreas, Charles P. Knight Model I, PMC-80, LNW80 A utility that allows you to run a data disk in drive zero and avoid the expense of a second drive.
37	EASYLINK by Cameron C. Brown For all models Now you can connect to Western Union through your TRS-80.
40	Hard disk for the Model III by Harry Avant Model III An evaluation of MTI's hard disk and CP/M operating system.
45	Christmas Card by Santa Claus Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80
46	MULTDOS by Terry Kepner Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 An evaluation of an extremely versatile operating system.
48	USRful patch by Charles C. Edwards Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 no disks A routine that gives you unlimited USR calls.
50	Driver education by Bob Bowker Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 A tutorial on how to use device control blocks and create your own driver routines.
54	Pocket adventure by Robert D. Miller Pocket computer A spoof of adventure games -- but it really works.
57	DOSPLUS 3.4 and 3.40 by Captain Paul M. Hine Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 An operating systern that makes density or disk size compatibility easy.
63	Color Computer sorting by Mark E. Goodwin Color Computer A routine for obtaining quick results. Provided in BASIC and machine language.
68	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad For all models String functions and what they can do.
73	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Tips on packing strings more efficiently.
76	Files and foibles by Terry R. Dettmann Model I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80 How to sort large sequential files that exceed your computer's memory.
87	Data Ace by Terry R. Dettmann Model II A review of a powerful relational database manager.
92	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Model I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Processing text and creating forms.
106	Screen dump utility by Alfred L. Brophy III Model I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 A tiny word processor that provides an exact copy of the screen contents.
108	Let's have a party by Alan Mandell For all models Four computerized children's party games.

Reviews:

96	Speak Reviewed by Tim Knight
97	Crayon Reviewed by Tim Knight
99	Beta-80 Reviewed by Mark Schimelman
100	6809 Assembly Language Programming Reviewed by T. K. Dettmann
101	Outhouse Reviewed by Matt Friedenberg
102	Black Sanctum Reviewed by Roy Seney
102	Electric Webster Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
104	Dunzhin Reviewed by Mark E. Renne

Departments:

6	Editorial by Lawrence I. Charters
8	Letters to the Editor
10	Directions by Mike Schmidt
14	Notes, etc.
70	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
84	@ News by Spencer Hall
90	New Products RS232 Tester (B & B Electronics) New 3" Micro-Floppydisk Drive and Cartridge (Amdek Corporation) COPY-TAPE (Modtec Software Division) COLOR-FORTH (Hoyt Stearns Electronics) DC-1200 High Speed Direct Connect Modem (Radio Shack) COLORTEXT (Micro School Programs) DX-1D Double Density Adapter (Holmes)
94	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
118	Advertiser Index
118	Bulletin Board

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 6 No 1 / Issue 33
Date:	January 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	144
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

20	From Stone to Computer by T.G. Melatis An archaelogical interpretation of computing.
26	The Computing Family by Gary Shade A humorous profile of a family that just joined the computer revolution.

28	Microstrokes for Microfolks by Bill Grout Model III Fast Graphics and multiple images.
32	Recipes for Making Pi by Alan Mandell Models I/II/III, LNW80, PMC-80 Five ways to generate 3.14159...
40	You don't have to be a mathematician by Tasha K. Taylor A literary approach to structured programming.
42	All about input by Richard Metzler Models I/II/III, LNW80, PMC-80 How to structure, filter, blink and massage your INKEY$
48	80-U.S. Journal interviews Bob Snapp by 80-U.S. staff
52	LSNAPP by Pete Carr Models I/III, LNW80, PMC-80 An evaluation of Snapp-Ware's enhancements to LDOS.
58	Model II Supervisor Calls by Terry R. Dettmann Model II Part I: A function grapher. First of a three-part series.
62	File copy utility by Charles Edwards Model I/III, LNW80, PMC-80 Now have a COPY command on a single drive system.
64	Short Cut by Arnold Maddox For all models Compute shortest path through a network or traffic pattern.
66	Bar graphs by Richard Scales Color Computer
75	Printer hangups by Jerry Latham Model I only Avoiding the printer-not-ready problem.
84	Files and foibles by Terry R. Dettmann Model I/III, LNW80, PMC-80 Methods that will allow your data files to span disks.
92	Scripsit your programs by Waldo T. Boyd Model II, two drives Use a word processor for greater editing ability.
94	Sprinter II by Jim Kaproth Models I/III, LNW80, PMC-80 An evaulation on how to triple your CPU speed.
104	Proctor Products by Terry R. Dettmann A look at the progress and problems of installing a computing system in a manufacturing plant.
106	Speller by Charles Hohn Color Computer Have your Color Computer talk to non-readers
108	Baudot with your computer by Dr. Richard D. Jamelson Models I/III, LNW80, PMC-80 An evaluation of Richcraft Eng. LTD's teletype program.
110	Microcomputers in a Church by Dr. Edward Simpson How the TRS-80 has proven useful in numerous situations.
133	Annual Index Alphabetized by title for Volume V, 1982

Reviews:

113	Radio Shack Computer Classes Reviewed by Cameron C. Brown
114	Problem Solving Principles Reviewed by Terry R. Dettmann
114	Maxprint Reviewed by John T. Phillips, M.D.
116	LNW 5/8 Doubler Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
117	Custom TRS-80 Reviewed by Capt. Paul Hine
118	Temple of the Sun Reviewed by Grey Smith
121	Bounceoids Reviewed by Bob Perez
122	Space Castle Reviewed by Jerry Latham

Departments:

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Directions by I. Mike Schmidt
14	Letters to the Editor
80	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
82	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
96	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry
98	@ News by Spencer Hall
100	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman
102	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad
128	New Products Business Management VI (Century Software Systems) 3D-Ghost (Computer Price Index) Color Cubes Game (Radio Shack) 80-Grafix board (Micro-Labs Inc.) Spectrum Stick CoCo Joystick (Spectrum Projects) Number Cruncher statistical package (Jerry L. Hintze) COPY-NOT TRSDOS 2.3 modifier (HPB Vector Co.) KEL-CO Thoroughbred Handicapping System RS-5 (Equine Management & Innovations) FINANSWER+ Model 16 Spreadsheet System (DATAMATE Co. Inc) CX-2001A Expansion Interface for the Color Computer (General Automation) ASG-III hard disk (All Systems Go) Macro Assembler and Editor on Disk for the Radio Shack Color Computer (Micro Works)
136	Advertiser Index
136	Bulletin Board

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 6 No 2 / Issue 34
Date:	February 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	144
Status:	Complete

Table of Contents

Articles:

18	A history of languages by Terry R. Dettmann
22	TRS-80 Languages by Richard A. Yehle and Cameron C. Brown For all models

26	Oil tank you not to do that by Grapahm Allan Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Using defined functions to solve a problem.
31	Deadstik by Gary Ludeke Color Computer A simplied space shuttle program
36	Structured BASIC by Terry R. Dettmann Models I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80 with disks Modern programming techniques in BASIC
48	Pascal by Mark E. Renne For all models The advantages of a new language
56	Crypto by Tim Chandler Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 with disks Have your computer help solve cryptograms.
62	The BASIC/S Compiler by Pete Carr Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 An evaluation of this package from Powesoft
64	CGP-115 printer by Jerry Latham For all models A review of this low cost printer-plotter from Radio Shack and a program to help use it.
67	COBOL by Terry R. Dettmann Model II An introduction and compairosn of three packages.
74	BASICMON by Ronald Constant Color Computer See what is going on inside your Color Computer
87	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 The first in a new series on machine language programming.
89	Radio Shack Double Density Kit by Harry Avant Model I
92	Supervisor Calls by Terry R. Dettmann Model II Part II: Flipping screens on the Model II and the beginning of a disk directory program.
108	BASIC and Forth by Anthony Scarpelli For all models A comparison of the two languages.
110	80-U.S. interviews John Harding by 80-U.S. Staff
112	PILOTPlus by Ranes Chakravorty Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 An evaluation of this CAI language from Radio Shack

Reviews:

117	Color Forth Reviewed by Darrel Wright
118	Alcor Pascal Reviewed by paul R. Prescott
121	Starting Forth Reviewed by Darrel Wright
123	Bytewriter Reviewed by Steven B. greene
124	Penetrator Reviewed by Tim Knight

Departments:

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Directions by I. Mike Schmidt
10	Letters to the Editor
17	Notes, etc. by Cameron C. Brown
80	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
82	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman
84	Com 80 by Donald L. Stoner
97	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad
103	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
115	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry
132	New Products LC C-language Compiler (Misosys) SOFTROL Cassette Controller (Lemons Tech Service) Versatile Writing Adapter (B&B Electronics) Graphics Analysis Pack (Radio Shack) Pandemonium (Soft Images) Space Saver Printer Stand (B. T. Enterprises) EXBIDITE Cost Estimation (Grout & Associates) Fabric Ribbon Renewal (The Ribbonizer) Color Computer and Model III Software (Universal Data Research, Inc) Type Element Cleaning Kits (Innovative Computer Products) PrinterMaid 64K byte Intelligent Buffer (Personal Micro Computers, Inc) IAP version H Integrated Accounting Package (Micro Architect Inc) Epson Print Fonts (J. F. Consulting) Color Geography Pac (Spectral Associates) Electric Notebook (ALGORIX)
136	Advertiser Index
136	Bulletin Board

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 6 No 3 / Issue 35
Date:	March 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	128
Status:	Complete

Table of Contents

Articles:

16	Data base management by Cameron C. Brown and Terry R. Dettmann For all models A look at terminology and various packages for the TRS-80
26	Security and Privacy by Kenneth Hipple For all models Guidelnes on protecting your data base.

30	Datex by Paul Emmons Models I/III, PMC-80, LNW80 An in-memory data management program including a high speed sort routine and modifications of different users.
51	Color Computer conversions by Stephen Stone Color Computer Coverting Model I/III programs to work on your Color Computer.
67	Supervisor Calls by Terry R. Dettmann Model II Part III: Model II disk directory program
76	Super by Sal Navarro Models I/II/III/16 or any CP/M system Data base management and more
85	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80 It's all done with switches.
89	DOSPLUS II Operating System by Pete Carr Model II, II/16, 12 An evaluation of a powerful alternative for the Model II
93	Files and foibles by Terry R. Dettmann Models I/II/III, PMC-80, LNW80 Compacting BASIC programs
106	Special Characters by Dan Sitch Model III Use the hidden figures in your Model III
108	6809 Compiler by Richard Tangeman Color Computer Speed up your programs by converting them to machine language code.

Reviews:

113	COPY-NOT Reviewe by R. G. Spindler
115	Regilian Worm Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
117	Soft-View Replacement CRT Reviewed by Mark Renne

Departments:

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Directions by I. Mike Schmidt
10	Letters to the Editor
14	Notes, etc. by Cameron C. Brown
59	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman
72	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
80	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
82	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad
102	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry
122	For immediate release Microvox (The Micromint) Color Computer Multiport (Maple Leaf Systems) Restaurant Analysis (Advanced Analytical Computer Systems) Computer Camp (Michael Zabinski, Ph.D.) Educational Software Sourcebook (Radio Shack) Micron-80 Microsoft BASIC to OASIS BASIC Converter (KCH Consulting) TRASHMAN (Prosoft) CHROMAtrs (South Shore Computer Concepts) Universal Operating System (PCD Systems)
126	Advertiser Index

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 6 No 4 / Issue 36
Date:	April 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	128
Status:	Complete

Table of Contents

Articles:

18	The TRS-80 in Small Government by Charles P. Knight Farmersville's municipal billing system
22	Electronic Politickin' in Old Town by David R. Hughes

28	Right as Rain by Larry Krengel For all models Forecast the weather with your computer and the Farmer's Almanac
30	Permatime by Ray Bennett Model I A real-time clock for your Model I
44	Moving day for DEBUG by Don Bazzurro Model I/III Tape Systems Relocate it for better results
46	A Color Computer Spelling Bee by Craig Hunt Color Computer ... with sound
54	The creators of DOSPLUS II by Pete Carr An interview with Kim Watt and Steve Pigliauio
56	Com 80 by Donald L. Stoner Modems - the sound of music.
69	Basic Bingo by David Busch Models I/III Let your computer do the work
74	A basic data base by Paul Frank For all models Simple building blocks for a cassette oriented system
80	Accessing Profile files from BASIC by Terry R. Dettmann Models I/II/III
86	Vehicle Maintenance by Jeff Clack How the City of Lander, WY keeps track on their Model III
90	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III The numbers game
100	Files and foibles by Terry R. Dettmann Models I/II/III Compacting file information
102	Lower your UPPERCASE by Ken Hipple Models I/III Converting your software
108	Inside the stringy floppy by Glenn W. Collura Model I Converting cassette tape I/O to be floppy compatible

Reviews:

112	BASIC Conversion Handbook Reviewed by Paul Hine
114	BREVI-T Reviewed by Albert Niessner, III
114	Trashman Reviewed by Jerry L. Latham
116	Copyart Word Graphics Processor Reviewed by Jim Klaproth

Departments:

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Directions by I. Mike Schmidt
12	Notes, etc. by Cameron C. Brown
15	Letters to the Editor
60	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry
66	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman
96	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad
98	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
119	Bulletin Board
120	For immediate release Cassette-based Systems (Futureview Inc) Knowledge Index Information Retrieval Service (Dialog Information Services, Inc) CP/M Utility Programs (TangData Corporation) Co Co-Cooler (Rem Industries, Inc) Kopy 500/1500 (The Software Exchange) Datagraph (Micro Software Systems) Color Computer Keyboard (Spectrum Projects) Y-PAK Dual Port Expander (TJN Systems) IBM Electronic Typewriter Interface (Cybertext Corporation) Stock Tracker 2.6 Automatic Stock Tracker (H & H Trading Company) My Personal Diary (International Computer Products) Model 16 CP/M (TriSoft)
124	Advertiser Index

Issue Information:

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 6 No 5 / Issue 37
Date:	May 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

Table of Contents

Articles:

20	Eight-channel analog to digital converter by Ray Bennett Model I, 16K Convert up to eight voltmeters or an audio digitizer to your system.
30	Star trac by Richard Giovanoni Color Computer A high-resolution plotting and tracking program for amateur astronomers.

38	MID$ = Super function by Dexter Walker Models I/II/III How to avoid time-consuming garbage collection.
41	The Model 100 by Cameron C, Brown Complete portability at a low price.
50	Model I/III port assignments by Robert Brown Models I/III What do they really do?
58	Operation Genius by Chad Barker Model I/III, audio amplifier A peg game with sound.
66	In the chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III Some uses for a byte.
72	What's significant? by Randolph Townsend Models I/II/III The analysis of variance - ANOVA.
84	Designing active bandpass filters by Jim Weir Models I/II/III Cut your design time down to just a few minutes.
89	Com 80 by Donald L. Stoner Downloading over the radio.
92	Anti-Math by Craig Hunt Color Computer An arithmetic game for the youngsters.

Reviews:

98	Newscript 7.0 Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
98	TRS-0 Multi-Pen Plstter Reviewed by I. Mike Schmidt
100	Strobe 100 Digital Plotter Reviewed by Bruce P. Douglass
102	Radio Shack Digitizer Reviewed by Cameron C. Brown

Departments:

4	Editorial by Robert Perez
12	Letters to the editor
44	Notes, etc. by Cameron C. Brown
44	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry
64	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
70	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman
82	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
90	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad
105	For immediate release VISBridge-DJ Dow Jones link to VisiCalc (Solutions, Inc.) CDDS a Model 16 relational database (Data Management Systems) NEWBASIC 2.0 (Modular Software Associates) Liaison sorting of VisiCalc files (Krell Engineering) Comstar Research Modem (Comstar Research) BT-1000 Color Computer Expansion Interface (Basic Technology) Super SST PC-2 Spreadsheet (Pocket Computer Newsletter) PowerDRIVER (Powersoft) RS-232 Gender Reverser (B&B Electronics) Network Design Programs (Donald J. Summer) Remote Switched Isolators (Electronic Specialists Inc) Pel-Tek Word Machine (Pel-Tek)
108	Advertiser Index

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	80-US Journal
Issue:	Vol 6 No 6 / Issue 38
Date:	June 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

14	The Model 4 by Cameron C. Brown State-of-the-art from the Tandy Corp.
18	19 CC games from Radio Shack by Pat Perez Color Computer A review.

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

22	Keno by Steve Rickman Models I/III Why go to Nevada for a casino game?
28	Lowercase and More by Kenneth Goodwill Model I Modify your Model I and more for $4.98.
32	Cassette Mode Switch by Russell A. Dewey Models I/III An easy-to-build cassette switch - get rid of the plug hassle.
34	Electronic Watchdog by George Farnsworth Model I Monitor sounds with your TRS-80.
36	A Simple Sensor Input by Michael L. Sanders Model I An easy-to-build input switch.
38	A Computer Language Board by Terry Dalton Model I/III with 3G light pen Meeting the educational needs of handicapped students.
41	Money Saving Hints by Fraser Smithson For all models Low-cost expansion cover or printer stand.
42	ROM Remedies by Robert Grater Color Computer Fix your ROM paks so you never lose BASIC.
44	Typos by Robert Pollock Models I/III Scan your programs for bugs before running them.
48	Data Graph Evaluation by Timothy K. Bowman A graphic four-color VisiCalc utility.
52	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III More uses for a byte and a tour through ROM and RAM.
66	Where Does PUT Really GET You? by Dale Fawcett Color Computer with joysticks Use these animated programs and a game to find out.
80	Com 80 by Donald L. Stoner How the modems do it and a downloading tip.
86	Zeroes by G. A. Findlay For all models Using iteration to solve single-variable equations.
92	Files and Foibles by Terry Dettmann Models I/II/III Formatted input routines.

       

Reviews:

                                                                           

97	Understanding Computer Science Reviewed by T. R. Dettmann
97	Leaper Reviewed by James Conrad
99	Microterm Smart Terminal Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
103	CHROMAtrs Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
103	Mac Inker Reviewed by Cameron C. Brown

       

Departments:

                                                                                                                                                   

8	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
10	Letters to the Editor
12	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
58	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry
62	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
64	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
78	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman
90	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad
105	Bulletin Board
106	For Immediate Release LSI On the Move (Logical Systems, Inc) Tallymaster Financial Management Tool (Prosoft) Floppies in Color (Cenna Technology Ltd) CC Grand Prix Game (Computerware) Inside Personal Computer Disk Storage Systems (Percom Data Corp) Family and Famprint Color Computer Genealogy (The Word Merchant) Free Software (Business Computing Network) Bigmem 64K Keyboard RAM for Model I (Microhatch) Convenient Antistatic Device (WattsOut, Inc) Above Intelligence Executive Software (Eberhard Engineering) Cassette-based Business Software (Futureview) Speak Up! (Classical Computing Inc) SuperScripsit Printer Drivers (ALPS)
110	Advertiser Index

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 6 No 7 / Issue 39
Date:	July 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	128
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

18	Guitar Seminar by Lynard Barnes Models I/III Play and practice with yuor TRS-80
26	Colorful Two-Part Harmony by Leo Christopherson Color Computer Poke a polka on your Color Computer

                                                                                                                                                                                   

36	Recovering Lost Model II Programs by Brad Hoza Model II Use DEBUG to get back to BASIC
38	ENB by Jim Klaproth A different type of data base manager.
42	Hashing by Arnold Maddox Models I/II/III with Disks Don't let your disk get out of sorts, or how to pour 10 gallons into a 5 gallon hat.
52	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III Wall to wall butes.
58	Producing TRS-80 Music by Thomas Trojak Model I Hear the harmony of your computer.
66	Double-Width Video by Dan Sitch Model I/III Poking around in your computer
68	Files and Foibles by Terry R. Dettmann All Models Going sequential: Creating a mail list program.
70	Micro Harmony by Ray Bennett Model I Construct four-part harmony on your Model I
86	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/II/III VC on the Model 4 and using Scripsit on your VC files.
90	The Secret of LOAD and RUN in LEVEL II by John Junod Models I/III without disks
92	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad All Models Menu generating programs
100	The Love Test by Dr. Michael Nugent Color Computer What type of lover are you?
106	A Fast Idiot and a Slow Genius by Joan Harrigan The computer and you.

       

Reviews:

                                                                                                                                       

110	NEWBASIC 2.0 Reviewed by Harry Avant
110	LNW Model II Reviewed by David Irwin
113	Super Scripsit 1.1.0 Reviewed by Harry Avant
114	VC Formula Printer Reviewed by Timothy Bowman
114	VIS Bridge/Sort Reviewed by Cameron C. Brown
116	Quick Sort and Copy Reviewed by Mark E. Renne
116	101 Color Computer Programming Tips & Tricks Reviewed by Steven G. Stone III
118	Kraft Systems Joystick Reviewed by Lawrence I. Charters
118	Rivet Race Reviewed by Mark E. Renne
118	Revenge of Rivet Race Reviewed by Mark E. Renne

       

Departments:

                                                                                                                                       

8	Directions by I. Mike Schmidt
10	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
12	Letters to the Editor
16	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
50	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry
56	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
88	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
120	Bulletin Board
121	For Immediate Release Mail File Converter (Micro Architect, Inc) Digital Synthesizer (Computerware) Stereo Composer (Speech Systems) ZSHELL (Misosys) Kaleidophone (Kaleidophone) BUY-PHONE Electronic Yellow Pages Orchestra-90 (Software Affair) Classical Mosquito (Robb Murray) DX-3D Model III Disk Controller Board (Holmes Engineering)
124	Advertiser Index

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 6 No 8 / Issue 40
Date:	August 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

14	Pictures by A. W. Maddox Models I/III Digitizing images with your TRS-80
26	Command Your Printer by Jack Hines Models I/III with disks Setting printer modes from DOS.

                                                                                                                                               

34	Word Find by Patrick Morgan Forl all models including Color Computer A picture search game.
40	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/II/III Answering readers' questions.
42	Universal Printer Driver by Gary A. Shade Model III; Scripsit 3.2 Exploit your printer's capabilities with simple commands.
50	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Models I/III Screen printing and a diskette renaming program.
58	Files and Foibles by Terry R. Dettmann For all models including Color Computer Using sequential files for a mailing list program.
64	Pagelist/CMD by Rik Karisson Model I with disks Produce paginated line listings and right justify your text.
70	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad For all models The lowly PRINT statement.
74	Com 80 by Donald L. Stoner Spelunking the caves of CompuServe
82	Lobo MAX-80 by Harry Avant A computer system designed for flexibility.
86	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III Entering the Source Code.

       

Reviews:

                                                                                                               

89	Galactic Attack Reviewed by Jerry L. Latham
89	The Basic Answer Reviewed by Charles P. Knight
91	Gemini-10 Printer Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
93	MC-10 Color Computer Reviewed by Don Scarberry
94	TRSDUM and TRSTUM Reviewed by Dr. Michael W. Ecker
96	Cermetek 212A Modem Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
98	Accounts Receivable Reviewed by Helen Dalton
100	Midway Campaign Reviewed by Dan Cataldo

       

Departments:

                                                                                                               

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
7	Letters to the Editor
12	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
54	Captain 80 by Bob Liddil
72	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
101	Bulletin Board
102	For Immediate Release Typing Teacher for Model 100 (Instant Software) Stock Marked Master (Management Services) UDS 212AD Smart Modem (Universal Data Systems) Oasis Operating System (Oasis Users Group) On-Line Flea Market Lazymerge (AlphaBit Communications) Terminal Look-alikes (CompuGift) Refunder's Relief (Kensoft) Colorpede (Intracolor Communications) Teleterm (Telexpress, Inc) The Arranger Program Library System (Triple-D Software) Video Game Glove (Nancy and Company)
108	Advertiser Index

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 6 No 9 / Issue 41
Date:	September 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

16	The Big Picture by John Corbani Models I/III Create large-scale images with this full-screen editor.
24	Minicalc by Terry R. Dettmann Model 100 Spreadsheet calculations for those on the go.

                                                                                                                                                                                               

29	Making the Model 100 Site Up by Donald Stevens Model 100 Make portability more comfortable.
30	Upper-Lowercase Converter by Jeffrey C. Ruble Model III An automatic conversion routine.
31	Graphics a la Cassette by Lynard Barnes Color Computer It's pure Hollywood and the effects are spectacular.
40	Pictures Without Graphics by Bud Myers For all models Print pretty pictures like the one on the cover.
46	Computer Ease by Mark E. Renne For all models What's it all about, this thing called a computer?
48	PC-4 by Joel Sampson Pocket Computer The new pocket computer from Radio Shack.
52	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III Tapping the Z-80's power with calls and how to read your EDTASM listings.
58	Football Forecasting by E. C. Brown For all models Track the pros of your local favorites the easy way.
66	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Models I/III Hints for developing your own disk writing utilities.
69	VisiCalc Lister by Arnt K. R. Sviland Models I/II/III A utility to print out, in order, your VisiCalc files
72	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/II/III The Liaison sort utility from Krell Engineering
74	Graphic Subroutines by Jim Peyton Models I/III Easily rotate, reverse or make mirror images on your video.
82	Etch Art by Dan Keen and Dave Dischert Model III More than just sketching.
86	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad For all models Using the PRINT USING statement.

       

Reviews:

                                                                                                   

90	The Producer Reviewed by Charles P. Knight
93	Arranger Reviewed by Lawrence I. Charters
94	Geography Pac Reviewed by Roy Seney
95	CCP-1 Serial/Parallel Interface Reviewed by Stuart Hawkinson
96	TRS-80 Assembly Language Subroutines Reviewed by Gary A. Shade
98	Pandemonium Reviewed by Stuart Hawkinson
98	Tanktics Reviewed by Robert Strydio

       

Departments:

                                                                                                               

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Letter to H&E Computronics Readers by I. Mike Schmidt
10	Letters to the Editor
14	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
89	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
102	For Immediate Release Gorilla Banana Printer (Leading Edge Products, Inc) 6.0 Plus DOS Enhancements (Micro-Systems Software) Model III/4 Drives (VR Data) Videotape Lessons (Radio Shack) Utility Billing Software (Waterbil) Line Sharing Interface (Black Box Catalog) Profile Transfer Utility (Bridgeware) Auto Dial 212A Modem (U.S. Robotics) Cribbage Master II (Manhattan Software) Rainbow-Writer (Rainbow Connection Software) CP/M '83 East Convention Joy-80 Model I/III Joystick (Van Enterprises) KA9FSQ CW Modem Interface (Mitronix) Low Cost Printout Basket (See Inc) Exam Programs for Teachers (Microsoftware Services) Long Distance Analyzer (Golden Braid Software) MDX-6 Floppy Disk Controller (Micro-Design)
107	Bulletin Board
108	Advertiser Index

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 6 No 10 / Issue 42
Date:	October 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

14	The Hows and Whys of Model I/III CP/M by Harry Avant Models I/III Sources for upgrades and modifications
20	CP/M 2.2 On the Models II/12/16 by Terry R. Dettmann Models II/12/16 The most recent offerings from Aton and Pickles & Trout

                                                                                                                                               

26	Four Bugs and a Rotating Square by Dr. henry Sonneborn, III Color Computer A graphic solution ot a well-known problem in mathematics
32	Model 100 Communications by Stan Horzepa Model 100 Save money and build your own null-modem adapter
34	Keytoken by David Lewis Models I/III A single-stroke keyword entry utility.
36	Files and Foibles by Terry R. Dettmann For all models A units conversion program that learns what to do.
42	So, What's Your GQ? by Margaret Silbar Models I/II/III with disks The foggy world of the Gobbeldegook
50	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Models I/III TRSDOS patches, program renumbering, and more
52	Model II Disassembler by J. O'Loughlin Models II/12/16 using TRSDOS 2.0 Peek into assembly language code. Includes PEEK, POKE and scroll-protect routines.
64	Computer Ease by Mark E. Renne For all readers Why I/O and what are all these devices?
67	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/II/III DIF isn't so difficult. Part I.
70	CP/M 68K by Jim Bombardier Model 16 Putting CP/M to work on the Model 16.

       

Reviews:

                                                                                                   

79	User's Handbook to the TRS-80 Reviewed by I. Mike Schmidth
79	TRSDOS 6.0 Enhancements Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
81	Power Reviewed by Charles R. Perelman
83	Lynn Video Instruction Series Reviewed by Cameron C. Brown
84	The Official Computer Hater's Handbook Reviewed by I. Mike Schmidt
84	Micro Computers On the Farm Reviewed by Dick and Jam Landis
86	The Official Zaxxon Reviewed by Bob Liddl

       

Departments:

                                                                                       

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Letters to the Editor
12	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
77	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
89	For Immediate Release Low-Power Modem (Universal Data Systems) ManageMint Project Management System (Institute for Scientific Analysis) DOSPLUS IV (Micro-Systems Software) Trunk Accessories (Leading Edge) PowerMAIL Plus (Powesoft) Contoured Joysticks (Comrex) Androbot's Topo (Androbot Inc) Radio Downloading (Microperipheral Inc) Pascal 80 Graphics (New Classics Software) Byte Bat (MicroTie Systems) Holmes Vid-80 (Homes Engineering) RAMPAK Model 4 Memory Upgrade (VR Data Industries) The Analyst (Modular Software Associates) IM-100 Model 100 8K RAM Module (Holmes Engineering)
92	Advertiser Index

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 6 No 11 / Issue 43
Date:	November 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

12	Eat and Run by Ron Reed Model 100 Graphically see the brutal truth of your eating habits.
16	The Computerized Shrink by Michael Nugent, Ph.D. Models I/II/III4/12/16 How do you score on this stress test?

                                                                                                                                                                                   

22	TRSDOS 6.0 by Jim Klaproth Model 4 A review of the Model 4 operating system.
26	Color Sketcher by Glen Tapanila Color Computer Draw, save and load your pictures with ease.
34	DOSFIX by Bob Snapp Models 12/16 A collection of repair jobs for TRSDOS-II version 4.2.
42	Risko by David E. Clapp, Ph.D. Models I/II/III/4/12/16 Analyze your heart disease risk factors.
54	Model 4 Hints and Tricks by Al Mashburn Model 4 Improvements you won't find explained in the manual: sound, speed, 128K and a pilot light,
58	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/II/III/4/12/16 DIF isn't so difficult: Part 2.
66	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Models I/III/4 Restoring tape Scripsit, using relational operators and other answers.
68	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III/4 Intercepting the keyboard and a step-by-step BASIC program monitor.
74	Making the Model 100 Useful by Dr. George Haller Model 100 Five short programs for letter writing, check writing and more.
76	Basically BASIC by James A. Conrad For all readers Arrays.
78	A Potpourri of Puzzlers by Staff For all readers Solutions to many of this year's Puzzlers in Notes, Etc.
84	Computer Ease by Mark E. Renne For all readers What is "permanent" storage?
88	Quick Find by Jerry Lathem For all readers Making a faster search routine.

       

Reviews:

                                                                           

94	DMP-2100 Printer Reviewed by Pete Carr
94	Zorloff II Reviewed by R. W. Odlin
97	Sooper Spooier Reviewed by Terry Kepner
99	68000 MBASIC Interpreter Reviewed by Pete Carr
100	Number Cruncher Reviewed by Carl Grafton and Anne Permaloff

       

Departments:

                                                                                                   

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Letters to the Editor by Cameron C. Brown
10	Notes, Etc.
72	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
103	For Immediate Release Personalized Software Gift (Chartscan Data, Inc) Model 100 Bar Code Reader (Bi-Tech Enterprises, Inc) Computer Periodical for Physicians (Physician Computer Monthly) The "Basic Algorithms" Micro Chart (Micro Logic) WordStar for TRS-80 and MAX-80 (Logical Systems, Inc) CP/M for Model 4 (Montezuma Micro) 64-column Model I/III Emulator for Color Computer (Spectrum Projects) Model 100 Color Graphics (Andreasen's Electronics Research and Development) LISP for Models I/III/4 (Artificial Intelligence Technologies) Mini-T-Switches (Inmac) Beginners Programming Book (Howard W. Sams & Co., Inc) Video Library Organizer (Prosoft) Sweet-Plot 80 Business Graphics Software Package (Enter Computer, Inc) Lazy Writer for Model 4 (AlphaBit Communications, Inc) VisiCalc Tutorial Software (Little, Brown and Co.) Free FORTH Reference Card (FORTH Interest Group) Brainstormer Problem Solver Software (Soft Path Systems) Edit-Protect Model I (Glenn/Cliff Associates) TestRite Custom Testing Package (Class 1 Systems) Pocket Computer PC-3 (Radio Shack)
108	Advertiser Index
109	Bulletin Board

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 6 No 12 / Issue 44
Date:	December 1983
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

14	Retirement Planning by Karl L. Townsend Models I/III/4/CC Computing a secure income.
18	Basic Computing Interviews Peter Nero by Harry Avant For all readers He can make computer keys harmonize as well as a piano

                                                                                                                                                                                               

22	Financial Ratio Analysis by David P. Yon Models I/II/III/4/12/16 Measuring your business's financial position.
36	What Is Your Real Income? by David R. Pepple Models I/II/III/4/12/16 Using VisiCalc to find out.
38	Model 100 Up- and Downloading by Ben Firschein Model 100 Techniques to use with mainframes.
42	Probing Profile by Timothy K. Bowman Models III/4 Accessing Profile III+ files from BASIC.
50	The Keystroke Ballot Box by Thomas Foulks For all readers Computerized balloting in Colorado.
58	A Perzonalized Calendar by Alan Mandell & Lyndon B. Mitchell Models I/III/4/CC Special Model 100 calendar Remember those special events.
68	General Ledger Software by Elizabeth McDonald Models II/12/16 A comparison of two sophisticated packages for large and not-so-large businesses.
72	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/II/III/4/12/16 Setting printer format codes.
74	Files and Foibles by Terry R. Dettmann For all models Tracking physical and logical records.
78	Computer Ease by Mark E. Renne What is an operating system?
80	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III/4 Embedding machine code in BASIC.
86	Break-Break by John E. Wright Models I/III/4 Getting the break key out of the way.
88	Yield 80 by George Kwascha Models I/II/III/4/12/16 What is a tax-free income worth to you?
94	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Models III/4 An UNKILL utility.

       

Reviews:

                                                                                       

98	microMerlin Reviewed by Harry Avant
98	Tallymaster Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
100	TRS-80 Color BASIC and Extended BASIC System Reference Card Reviewed by Stephen G. Stone, III
100	VisiCalc for the TRS-80 Model I/III and Model II/16 Computers Reviewed by Timothy K. Bowman
101	Super Utility Plus 3.2 Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
101	Whirlybird Run Reviewed by Steve Skrzyniarz

       

Departments:

                                                                                                   

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
8	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
12	Letters to the Editor by Cameron C. Brown
84	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
96	Bulletin Board
103	For Immediate Release USR Password Compact Modem (US Robotics) Spectrum Voice Pak for Color Computer (Spectrum Projects) PMD-100 Model 100 Micro Drive (Holmes Engineering) TableTech Wall-Mounted Workstation (Tumac Industries, Inc) Softcon International Conference (Northeast Expositions, Inc) 68K-BASIC (Trisoft) Businesspak+ for Model 100 (Portable Computer Support Group) Finger Print for Epson Printers (Dresselhaus Computer Products) Supercord (Cord, Ltd) Market Master (Management Services) Profile III+ Add-ons (The Small Computer Company, Inc) PortaCalc Electronic Spreadsheet for the Model 100 (Skyline Markteting) Logic Analyzer (OmniLogic Inc) Norcom TC-III Replacement Logic Board for the Model I (Northern Technology) Compu-Quote Computerized Inventory System for Coin Collectors (Compu-Quote) Microsentry (Mobile Machines Corporation) RM/COS Multi-User Accounting for the Model 16 (Ball Technical Services) Plato's Cave (Krell Software Corporation) Instrument Rental (Genstar Rental)
108	Advertiser Index

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 7 No 1 / Issue 45
Date:	January 1984
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	112
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

14	Basic Computing Interviews Chuck and Debbie Tesler by Jim Klaproth For all readers The forces behind Prosoft.
48	Tandy 2000 by Cameron C. Brown For all readers Is it really better than IBM?

                                                                                                                                                           

52	Chango by Lance Wolstrup Color Computer A not too-easy-to-solve puzzle game.
58	Files and Foibles by Terry R. Dettmann Model 100 Expense account and things-to-do programs for those on the go.
64	DOSPLUS IV by Pete Carr Model 4 An alternative operating system for the Model 4.
70	Com-80 by David L. Stoner, Cameron C. Brown For all readers Will she still mother us? What AT&T's break-up means to you.
72	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Model I non-disk system Using the reset interrupt.
76	Tracktime by Rolf Roethlisberg Models II/12/16 Keep Track of client's computer time the easy way.
82	Basically BASIC by Karen Matthews For all readers Making programs run faster.
84	Computer Ease by Mark E. Renne For all readers Getting it all down on paper -- a guide to printers.
88	DSRS by Gary Small Models I/II/III/4/12/16 Data storage and retrieval system - an in-memory data management program.
95	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/II/III/4/12/16 Get the precision you desire.
100	Annual Index Indexed by model for Volume VI, 1983.

       

Special Review Section:

                                                                                                                                                                                       

20	The Word Machine Reviewed by Charles P. Knight
22	Rebas Reviewed by Cameron C. Brown
23	LC Compiler Reviewed by Rowland Archer
24	MISOSYS Support Package #1 Reviewed by Charles P. Knight
27	Ninja Warrior Reviewed by Bob Krotts
28	Micro Painter Reviewed by Charles A. Quante
28	Utility Package #1 Reviewed by Charles P. Knight
32	How To Do It On the TRS-80 Reviewed by Gary A. Shade
33	Four Frogger Games: Hoppy, Leaper, Jumpy, and Frogger Reviewed by Bob Krotts
36	Profile III+ Reviewed by Richard Wallace
41	Auto-Plot Reviewed by I. Mike Schmidt
41	Computer Bridge Reviewed by Cameron C. Brown
42	Perfect Flier Reviewed by Charles P. Knight
44	EDAS IV Macro Assembler Reviewed by Rowland Archer

       

Departments:

                                                                                                               

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
9	Directions by I. Mike Schmidt
10	Letters to the Editor by Cameron C. Brown
12	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
80	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
105	For Immediate Release Elf-Writer Model 100 Software (Ceres Software) DS220 Multimode Matrix Printer (Datasouth Computer Corporation) BASIC Reference Book (Addison-Wesley) TRS-80 Pocket Handbook (Radio Shack) Point of Sale Program (K & L Software) ASCI-25 Parallel Printer Switch (Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc.) IMPAKT! (Powersoft) Mac Peripheral Switch (Computer Friends) CP/M 2.2m (Pickles and Trout) Model 100 Tax Records (Chattanooga Systems Associates) RM1000 Radio Modem (Macrotronics) Tech-Pak (S. K. Smith Industries) Lemon AC Insured Surge Protector (Electronic Protection Devices) Solid Oak Computer Furniture (FineTech Furniture Inc) 8088 Dual Processor Option (Veritas Technology) Tax Master (IMPACC Associates) Foreign Language Software (Gessler Educational Software)
108	Bulletin Board
108	Advertiser Index

   

               

Issue Information:

                                                                                       

Name:	Basic Computing
Issue:	Vol 7 No 2 / Issue 46
Date:	January 1984
Publisher:	80-NW Publishing
Pages:	80
Status:

       

Table of Contents

       

Articles:

                                       

10	Never Say Die by David Lewis Models I/III/4 A strategy game where you must get the right total to win.
12	The Castle by Laurence Klein PC-1 A pocket fantasy adventure.

                                                                                                                                                                                               

13	Magic Squares by Mike Lynne Models I/III/4 A graphic remember-the-paltern game.
15	Plus1 by David Lewis Models I/III/4 A generate-the-longest-path game with sound and enough twists to make it tough.
17	Mental Madness by Alan Mandell Models I/III/4 What do the figures really say?
20	Your Computer Can Learn by A. W. Maddox Models I/III/4 Play LASTX and see the computer get "smarter."
24	Sorted TRSDOS 2.0 Directory by Richard A Poitras Model II A needed enhancement written in FORTRAN.
30	Computer Ease by Mark E. Renne For all readers Software is the most important part, but what can it do?
32	Advance to Go by Joey Robichaux Models I/II/III/4/12/16/Color Computer Compute the odds for the grand old game of Monopoly.
36	Full=Function Model 100 Disassembler by Joseph L. Hartmann, Jr. Model 100 See what is going on inside.
42	BASIC Bits by Thomas L. Quindry Models I/III/4 Answers to readers' questions about Scripsit, SuperScripsit and printers.
44	In the Chips by Spencer Hall Models I/III/4 High-speed graphics.
48	Bridge-80 by George L. Farnsworth Models I/III/4 Become a Life Master and never feel like a dummy.
54	Exploring VisiCalc by Timothy K. Bowman Models I/III/4 Date computations.
57	MC-10 Utilities by Dan Keen and Dave Dischert MC-10 Program renumber and screen dump.
60	Basically BASIC by Karen Matthews For all models Reading your data and some short but useful programs.

       

Reviews:

                                                                                                               

67	Guardian Reviewed by Steve Skryniarz
67	TRS-80 for Kids from 8 to 67 Reviewed by Charles A Quante
68	Grafyx Solution Reviewed by Greg Sheppard
69	Ace of Space Reviewed by Jim Klaproth
70	LSI Help System Reviewed by Al Mashburn
70	Bytewriter Praxis Reviewed by Greg Sheppard
71	Hexman Disk Management System Reviewed by Charles P. Knight
72	Subterranean Encounter Reviewed by Bob Krotts

       

Departments:

                                                                                       

6	Editorial by Cameron C. Brown
7	Letters to the Editor
8	Notes, Etc. by Cameron C. Brown
62	Tandy Topics by Ed Juge
73	For Immediate Release Microcomputer Software Directory (Computing Publications) Alphacom 42 Under-$100 Printer (Alphacom, Inc) Chip-Tote Portable Computer Case (Kangaroo Video Products) Trav-L-Case (Computer Case Company) TRS-80 Color Computer Interfacing, With Experiments (Andrew C Staugaard Jr) Magnificent 7 is a collection of Model 100 programs (Complete Cormputer Services) Crayon Deluxe (Pioneer Software) INV-X Order Entry System (Micro Architect) Commterm terminal program for the Color Computer and MC-10 (Star-Kits Software Systems) Color Computer Compiler (Computerware) SeekEasy filing system (Correlation Systems) Pedestal Computer Table (Taylor Woodcraft, Inc)
76	Advertiser Index