MicroVAX 3100 Problem

From: emanuel stiebler <emu_at_ecubics.com>
Date: Mon Jul 12 14:40:23 1999

----- Original Message -----
From: Zane H. Healy <healyzh_at_aracnet.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 1999 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: MicroVAX 3100 Problem


> Rewinding a tape that is already out of the drive without tearing the tape
> appart is possible, barely. However it's anything but fun, I've done it
> with a CompaTape III cartridge.

if this happen, I simply hook up the tape in the machine, and then wind the
tape in by hand. After the next start, the tape drive unload it byself ;-))

But, I have always an open TK50 drive only for this purpose ;-))

cheers,
emanuel
Received on Mon Jul 12 1999 - 14:40:23 BST