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The TELSTAR Videotex System

September 30, 2020January 27, 2021 john

PLEASE NOTE: Due to an office move PSTN access to Telstar, including the Telstar PAD, is currently suspended. It is expected that the move will be completed by the 22nd January 2021. Please accept my appologies for any dissapointment.

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Communications Featured Videotex 

Accessing an Internet BBS over Dial-up (PSTN)

April 30, 2020January 5, 2021 john

As part of The TELSTAR Videotex System a PSTN (dial-up) modem server was constructed using SIP telephone lines and US Robotics modems

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Communications Telstar Videotex 

Using an Internet Modem For Telstar

September 30, 2019January 5, 2021 john

A few things to remember when accessing TELSTAR with an Internet/WiFi Modem.

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Arduino Communications Telstar Videotex 

Building an Arduino Based TELSTAR Modem

December 10, 2018January 5, 2021 john
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Communications Telstar Videotex 

TELSTAR – What’s in a Name

June 12, 2018January 5, 2021 john

Telstar, the instrumental by The Tornados ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar), was released in 1962 and became the number 1 selling single in the UK charts,

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About

John Newcombe - Software developer with an interest in the development of Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks. John also has an interest in 8 bit computers and is the developer and maintainer of the Telstar videotex system.

Glass TTY

In the 1970s, character mode terminals e.g., ADM3A, VT100 etc. were considered preferable to the large cumbersome teleprinters. These new all electronic devices with their glass screens were often referred to as "Glass TTYs".

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