Jim, The M868 Dectape controller arrived today, and has already surpassed the usability of the other one I have - it doesn't keep the machine from running! Now I can get to the business of getting the TU-56 completely operational. Thanks! -- Christopher L McNabb Operating Systems Analyst Email: cmcnabb(a)4mcnabb.net Virginia Tech ICBM: 37.1356N 80.4272N GMRS: WPSR255 ARS: N2UX Grid Sq: EM97SD