TK70 / CompacTape II anywhere?

From: healyzh_at_aracnet.com <(healyzh_at_aracnet.com)>
Date: Thu Apr 19 19:22:43 2001

> where do you think one could buy new or used CompacTape II (TK70)
> tape cardridges? It looks as if they're nowhere to find on the net.
> Well, I suppose one could use the new 24 GB DLT cardriges, but they
> are terribly expensive just for the poor VAX 6000 hobbyist.

Actually you can't use Compact III tapes unless you've a drive that supports
them. The TK70 does not.

Rumor has it that you can degauss a TK50 and use it as a TK70. I've not
personally done this.

If you've SCSI on the 6000, I'd recommend a cheap 4mm or 8mm used tape drive.

                        Zane
Received on Thu Apr 19 2001 - 19:22:43 BST