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This site is designed to support the preservation of a rich Heath 8-bit computer history.   It provides catalogs information about the vintage Heath systems. Thanks to the many, many people who make their resources, devices, items and knowledge available to us all.

On this site, visitors can view basic information about Heath 8-bit hardware, software, manuals and periodicals contained in the database.    Information is in the "Hardware Reference", "Software Reference", "Manuals Reference" and "Periodicals Reference" sections.

There is also a table of information about many companies that provide(d) boards, adapters, modifications for H8 and H89 computers.  

Displayed pages are drawn from information stored in a database maintained by the system administrator.   The information is updated with items provided by contributors but changes and updates are handled by the data system administrator(s).

NOTE: Site under development. Some or all functions/pages may be disrupted at any time. Database backups are performed regularly but some information may be lost/deleted from time to time just because of development work.

Links to other sites and resources

Les Bird's Heathkit site Les provides information, documents, software/ROM images, Emulators for H8, H19 and H89 and more background and resources to boggle the mind.
Mark Garlanger's Web site Mark provides lots of good information about Heath 8-bit items, including a collection of hardware, documents, software and a list of third-party companies that support or supported Heathkit computers. There's a link to his H89 emulator and lots of good background information and some neat photos.
Norbeto Collado's Heathkit site Norberto has a wealth of knowledge of Heathkit systems. The collection of his custom designed add-on boards and controllers is particularly impressive. Check out his site for lots of background and interesting devices.
Dave Wallace's Web site Dave has tons of information on the Heath H8 computer; including an H8 emulator and a terrific guide to emulator development!
Herb Johnson's Heathkit site Herb gives us a terrific view of the world of Heathkit computers with all sorts of information and numberous links to other wonderful sites.
George Farris' Linux/Heathkit Web site From his home in Canada George works on several projects involving his H89 and Linux systems. His site offers some tools for manipulating H8D images using his PC. Check it out for the latest in Heath related Linux utilities from George.
FBE Research and Dave Brockman FBE Research and Dave's own story. Among other things, FBE Research made expansion cards for the H89. Dave passed away in March 2012, but will be remembered by many as a fine man.
Bill Wilkinson's Heath Company Page Lots of information about the Heath company and its numerous products, stories and recollections, and links to more kit and/or Heath related sites,