--- Joe <rigdonj_at_cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> Ethan,
>
> At 09:02 AM 9/11/02 -0700, I wrote:
> >
> >--- "J.C. Wren" <jcwren_at_jcwren.com> wrote:
> >> I acquired a pair of HP-4952A protocol analyzers...
> >
> >I have a pair of portable HP protocol analyzers (...4951A and 4951B)
>
> I have a 4951. It uses the same tapes as the HP-85, HP 9825, etc. IIRC
> they're DC-100 tapes and you can use the same (40MB?) tapes that were
> used in PCs.
Really? Didn't know the PC tapes would work in the older drives. Given
that the storage capacity of a DECtape and an old PC backup tape are
so wildly different, I didn't assume the media was compatible even if
the shell would fit in the drive.
> You can also reformat and use DECTapes.
Right. That's what my boss used to do. I have plenty of 4951-formatted
DECtapes to last me a while (5-10, IIRC).
> But check your drive first, you'll probably find that it has the same
> problems (melted tape drive roller) as the HPs usually do.
That's a common problem with all these drives. I've already replaced
the melted rubber in one TU-58 with tygon tubing. I can do it again.
Last time I checked (six months ago), the 4951s hadn't melted yet.
> My 4951 is in storage but I'm pretty sure that there's a operators
> manual with it.
I have a operator's manual somewhere, too. I'd _really_ love to lay my
hands on a maintenance manual.
-ethan
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Received on Thu Sep 12 2002 - 11:56:00 BST