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(a)earthlink.net