Hello, David,
Has anyone claimed these yet?
I live near Portland, it wouldn't be too bad a jaunt to come up and pick
'em up.
Rick Bensene
The Old Calculator (and a few old computers) Web Museum
http://oldcalculatormuseum.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk-admin_at_classiccmp.org
> [mailto:cctalk-admin_at_classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of David C. Jenner
> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 11:51 AM
> To: Classic Computer Moderated List
> Subject: Free: Two Cipher 9-Track 1/2-inch Mag Tape Drives -
> Last Chance
>
>
> Last chance: I need to get these out of the way soon.
> They'll be recycled if I don't get a response within a couple days.
>
> I have two Cipher 9-Track 1/2-inch Magnetic Tape Drives that
> I would like to pass on to someone who might use them. One
> is fully operational, the other has a power supply problem.
> You could use these for parts, too.
>
> These drives are free if you pick them up in north Seattle,
> or I'll deliver locally or regionally for a negotiable small
> fee, depending on the distance.
>
> Cipher 9-track Tape Drive Model F880 640-90-1025U
> -------------------------------------------------
> Pertec interface
> 1600 BPI only
> 25/100 inches per second tape speed
> Auto loading and threading
> Built-in diagnostics
> Handles 7", 8.5", and 10.5" tape reels
> 8.75" high, 19.0" wide, 24.5" deep
> 85 pounds
> Does not include power cord
> Does not include cables to connect to computer
>
> See http://www.jenner.net/Items/Cipher_F880/index.htm for
> pictures of this model of tape drive. The illustrated hard
> copy of the manual is not included with this drive.
>
> This drive has a power transistor problem. The manual for
> this drive is, or soon should be, available online, and
> contains all the information for someone adept at electronics
> to fix and maintain the drive. Alternatively, a hardcopy of
> this manual is available for $25.
>
> Cipher 9-track Tape Drive Model M891 340-96-1050U
> -------------------------------------------------
> Pertec interface
> 1600/3200 BPI
> 25/100 inches per second tape speed
> Auto loading and threading
> Built-in diagnostics
> Handles 7", 8.5", and 10.5" tape reels
> 8.75" high, 19.0" wide, 24.5" deep
> 85 pounds
> Includes rack-mount slides
> Does not include power cord
> Does not include cables to connect to computer
>
> See the preceding link to the pictures for the F880 drive for
> illustration of the type of drive. The M891 differs little
> physically from the F880.
>
> This drive is fully operational and passes internal
> diagnostics. It also reads and writes tapes under computer
> control. The manual for the F880 is close to supporting this
> drive, and you can use the F880 directions for most maintenance tasks.
>
> Also, there is an eBay auction for the M891 manual at the
> moment. See
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?> ViewItem&item=2550715005
>
>
> Send me an email if you are
> interested.
> Dave
> --
> David C. Jenner
> djenner_at_earthlink.net
Received on Tue Aug 12 2003 - 20:44:01 BST