Value of 7-track TU10

[william degnan]

What is the model number of the TU10?  They can be 9 or 7 track.  For
example TU10-EE is 9-track, TU10-FE is 7 track .  (assuming 60hz/115V).

Photo of the door, that indicates 7 or 9 channel
http://vintagecomputer.net/pictures/2015/WV_trip/DEC_TU-10_front-panel.jpg

The presence of the TU10M label along with a separate TU10 label plate
means the tape has the the master transport unit installed.
http://vintagecomputer.net/digital/TU10/model_serial-num.jpg

More:
http://vintagecomputer.net/digital/TU10/

Hopefully this will compare with the unit you're interested in and assist
with your assessment.

See DEC-00-TU10S-DC and related doc for more diffs 7 vs, 9 track,

b

On Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 1:28 PM, Jon Elson <elson at pico-systems.com> wrote:

> On Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 12:34 PM, Noel Chiappa <jnc at mercury.lcs.mit.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> So what do people think the (monetary) value of a 7-track TU10 master
>>> drive
>>> is?
>>>
>> I don't know about monetary value, but it is likely to be one of the VERY
> FEW 7-track drives that might be brought back to life.  There certainly
> should be a few of these drives kept available for reading ancient data
> tapes.
>
> Jon
>