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Guys,

Having major problems running Spectra Railroad Software. I have been trying to run it on the program "Dosbox" but even that has come up short. The "Dosbox" program starts to read the radio but then goes to "Bus timeout." I know this because program comes up on the screen of the Cleancab Radio. Anyone familiar with the "Dosbox" program and exactly how the serial1= line should go? Any help would help.


radio43

Spectra Railroad software, RSS, MUST be run on DOS only.
The RSS will NOT run in a so-called DOS BOX..

Also the RR RSS requires a slower DOS ONLY computer, 386 20 mhz is what is recomended in the RSS help.

Will,

Thanks for the help. Finding a computer that slow is going to be tuff. Anyone????

radio43

RADIO43 wrote:Will,

Thanks for the help. Finding a computer that slow is going to be tuff. Anyone????

radio43

If you want to find one locally I would post a want add on your local Craigs List. Look for something like an old T1900 (assuming you want a laptop) or something. Personally I would try to stick with an IBM, or Toshiba for a laptop. Another local place would be Good Will, or some other kind of thrift store.

If you don't mind waiting for one to be shipped, look here or on Ebay. Be warned the shipping charges will be more than the computer most likely.

I have also had luck with the old Syntor X9000 RSS on a 400MHz PII machine using Moslo to slow down the computer. It works just fine for me with no syntax errors.


Jim

You may also want to check local computer shops, if there are any that are more than five years old or so. They'll likely give you one if they have a large pile of them laying around gathering dust.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will be on the hunt....

Radio43

I have an old Zenith laptop that will work for that application.

SG

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