The main focus of this issue is modem technology and hardware modifications for the ZX Spectrum. It features a detailed guide on selecting, configuring, and connecting Hayes-compatible modems to SMUC and Scorpion computers, a complete AT command reference, and an overview of the Melon v1.80 terminal supporting 512x192 graphics. Hardware enthusiasts will find a circuit diagram for expanding video resolution on the Scorpion Turbo, while the news section covers HDD development, General Sound software, and upcoming games like War Zone. A sci-fi story by Arthur C. Clarke about saving humanity from a dying Sun rounds out the issue.
Issue contents:
- Sysop affairs - What's going on in the Spectrum world?
- No carrier - how to choose from a huge number of hacker modems the one that can be installed on SPECCY.
- Fido Soft - description of Melon v1.80: the program is a terminal for Hayes-compatible modems (IBM), supporting the connection of a modem according to the M. Kondratiev scheme.
- Hayes - a complete list of Hayes modem commands.
- Technodrome 1 - diagram Connecting a HAYES-compatible modem to the ZS Scorpion and finalizing the SCORPIO scheme.
- Technodrome 2 - video mode expansion scheme for 512 x 192 (Scorpion Trubo).
- Fanta - TOMORROW DOESN'T COME (Arthur CLARK).
- First Aid Kit - List of medical supplies that are included in a car first aid kit.
- Advertising - Voltage regulator 90-220 V for sale.
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