16 May
2009
16 May
'09
12:37 p.m.
On May 14, 2009, at 3:13 PM, Allison wrote:
The VS2000 can also format ANY MFM disk with to RQDX3
format for
use with with that board. it has a diagnostic monitor page that
does this. Anyone working with DEC hardware
will find that feature alone useful.
Yes, but the VS2000 and RQDX3, if memory serves, use different
interleave factors. I'm pretty sure the VS2000 formats at 2:1 (or is
it 3:1?) while the RQDX3 is capable of handling 1:1. This will
reduce data transfer rates on the RQDX3. (which needs all the help it
can get)
-Dave
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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL