# Trs 100 on The No Agenda Show

Trs 100 comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2023 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2023 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Trs-100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trs-100.md), [Dial-up](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dial-up.md), [Modems](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modems.md), [Steve Jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [Steve Wozniak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-wozniak.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### History of Dial-Up Modems, Baud Rates and Tech Wars

- **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Time:** 1:43:05–1:47:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/history-of-dial-up-modems-baud-rates-and-tech-wars.md

The hosts reminisce about the evolution of modem speeds, from 300 baud acoustic couplers to 56k V.90 technology. They discuss the "modem wars" between vendors like Hayes and US Robotics and the distinct sounds associated with different connection speeds. One host recalls using a TRS-100 laptop with an acoustic coupler to file news stories from the field.

Keywords: [dial-up](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dial-up.md), [modems](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modems.md), baud rate, us robotics, hayes compatible, [trs-100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trs-100.md), acoustic coupler

### Early Computing History, Acoustic Modems and Steve Jobs

- **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Time:** 2:34:31–2:38:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/early-computing-history-acoustic-modems-and-steve-jobs.md

Adam Curry and Mimi Smith-Dvorak reminisce about the early days of personal computing, including building acoustic modems from Radio Shack parts and using the TRS-100. Mimi recalls visiting an early microcomputer distribution company in Berkeley where she met Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and the famous phone phreaker "Captain Crunch." She admits she initially doubted the personal computer would ever become a mainstream success.

Keywords: apple link, [trs-100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trs-100.md), commodore vic-20, [steve jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-jobs.md), [steve wozniak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-wozniak.md), captain crunch

### Retro Computing Nostalgia, Commodore and Sinclair ZX80

- **Episode:** [1574: X-Ray Specs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-20
- **Time:** 1:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1574-x-ray-specs/chapter/retro-computing-nostalgia-commodore-and-sinclair-zx80.md

The hosts open the program with a discussion about early personal computing history and the slow boot times of vintage hardware. They reminisce about the Sinclair ZX80, the Commodore VIC-20, the TRS-100, and the Kansas City Standard for data storage on cassette tapes. One host notes that his transition into fame coincided with the rise of gaming on the Commodore 64.

Keywords: commodore vic-20, sinclair zx80, [trs-100](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trs-100.md), tandy color computer, kansas city standard

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