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Your RS-1000 Auto Security Alarm System warns away potential thieves and alerts you to trouble by sounding a piercing alert tone. It also includes advanced features that help protect your vehicle from theft, yet let you in- stall it in minutes. The convenient key-chain remote control lets you arm and disarm the system, sound a pan- ic alert, or activate the car locator fea- ture when you are away from your vehicle.

Your RS-1000 includes these fea- tures.

Passive Arming — automatically arms the system after you exit the ve- hicle. This might qualify you for a dis- count on your vehicle insurance premium. See your insurance agent for details.

Electronic Dual-Stage Shock Sen- sor — sounds a pre-alert warning the first time someone strikes your vehi- cle, then sounds the alert if it is hit again within 30 seconds.

Current Sensing System — triggers the alert when a door or trunk is opened and the vehicle’s dome or trunk light turns on or when your vehi- cle is hot wired, by sensing the cur- rent draw.

Current Sensor Bypass — lets you turn off current sensing if other elec- tronic devices in your vehicle (such as a high-power audio system or cel- lular phone) make your alarm sound false alerts.

Piercing, 115 dB Siren — loud enough to be heard from hundreds of feet away.

Easy-to-Use Keychain Remote — lets you easily control your alarm from a distance.

Car Finder — lets you make the alarm sound beeps to help you find your vehicle in a crowded parking lot.

Instant Panic Alarm — alerts others nearby that you need assistance when you are in or near your vehicle.

Valet Mode — lets you easily prevent passive arming when the vehicle is being serviced, valet parked, or washed.

Violation Confirmation — beeps three times when you disarm the sys- tem after the alert has sounded to let you know what happened while you were away from the vehicle.

Programmable Options — let you customize several of your alarm’s op- tions.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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RS-1000 specifications

The Radio Shack RS-1000, introduced in the early 1980s, stands as a testament to the evolution of personal computing during that era. As an entry-level microcomputer, it aimed to bring computing power into the hands of hobbyists and those new to technology. The RS-1000 was particularly noteworthy for its affordability, making it accessible to a broader audience.

One of the standout features of the RS-1000 was its Zilog Z80 processor, which operated at a speed of 1.77 MHz. The Z80 was known for its efficiency and was a popular choice among many other early computer systems, allowing the RS-1000 to run basic programs and rudimentary software with relative ease. Coupled with 16KB of RAM, the system provided enough memory for users to engage in programming and basic applications.

The RS-1000 supported a unique BASIC programming language, which became an essential tool for learning to code. The ability to write and run programs in BASIC on this machine allowed many users to hone their programming skills and explore their creativity through technology. Additionally, the RS-1000 came equipped with a built-in keyboard and a small monochrome display, which facilitated ease of use and functionality.

Storage was primarily managed through cassette tapes, a common medium for data preservation at the time. Users would connect their tape recorders to save and load their programs, making data management both straightforward and budget-friendly.

Another characteristic that endeared the RS-1000 to its users was its expandability. The system offered a range of peripherals and expansion options, including additional memory upgrades and disk drives. This allowed enthusiasts to customize their systems according to their needs and grow their capabilities over time.

Despite the rapid advancements in technology and the eventual decline of the original model, the Radio Shack RS-1000 remains a cherished memory for many early computing enthusiasts. Its combination of affordability, ease of use, and expandability laid the groundwork for countless users to embark on their computing journeys. The RS-1000 stands as an emblematic piece of computing history, reflecting a significant period in the democratization of technology.