Heathkit H-8 questions - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

10 Apr 1999

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  I saw a H-8 on eBay tonight.  What year were these
made? 
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  The year was about 1976-77. Saw it at the Heathkit
store in LA. That
 and the 16 convinced them to go full steam into computers and rest is
 out of business history! 
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 Don't you mean the H-11? 
Ah, yes you are right it was the 11.   I remember looking at a DEC terminal
, chain drive printer and keyboard for about $1500. It was cheaper at Heath
than any other dealer. Had to be ordered though as the warranty started when
it left the DEC loading dock.