10 Jul
2006
10 Jul
'06
7:17 p.m.
On Monday 10 July 2006 22:08, Al Kossow wrote:
I guess it's possible that it was an option, not standard.
"Optional features
* Seven-Track Capability - Models 3, 5 and 7 can operate in seven-track
mode at either 556 BPI or 800 BPI. 200 BPI is also available if these models
are attached to an IBM 3803 Model 2."
I kind of doubt that IBM screwed up the description there.
Pat
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Note that the
above drive is able to read 7-track and 9-track tapes
Brian should be able to verify that by looking at the head stack. I'm
skeptical, though.