19 Apr
2001
19 Apr
'01
8:22 p.m.
where do you think one could buy new or used
CompacTape II (TK70)
tape cardridges? It looks as if they're nowhere to find on the net.
Well, I suppose one could use the new 24 GB DLT cardriges, but they
are terribly expensive just for the poor VAX 6000 hobbyist.
Actually you can't use Compact III tapes unless you've a drive that supports
them. The TK70 does not.
Rumor has it that you can degauss a TK50 and use it as a TK70. I've not
personally done this.
If you've SCSI on the 6000, I'd recommend a cheap 4mm or 8mm used tape drive.
Zane