New subject: Free: Two Cipher 9-Track 1/2-inch Mag Tape Drives - Last Chance

10 Aug 2003

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
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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
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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
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David C. Jenner
djenner(a)earthlink.net