Is DECtape Read/Write Head "In-the-Weeds" Info Available?

[Al Kossow]

On 3/10/21 11:56 AM, Bob Vines via cctalk wrote:
> Does anyone have "in-the-weeds" information on the DECtape read/write
> heads?  I've got several TU-55 transports and a box of DECtapes (thank you
> very much Doug!) _and_ Michael's failed DECtape head from several years ago
> that I'm de-potting.  I very much want to figure out how to repair
> Michael's DECTape head and will return it to him if I can do so.
> 
> I've read the document that Al posted a link to in the discussion on DF32s:
> 
> Message-ID: <1e97981e-05d9-f272-d2fe-10ae38da6668 at bitsavers.org>
> ...
> "remided me of the problems with rhodium plating on RF08 drives here on
> page 9
> http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/access/text/2012/08/102746014-05-01-acc.pdf
> "
> 
> The "Oral History of Grant Saviers" is interesting and gives a lot of
> information about various storage technologies that were used over the
> years.  It reminded me of my desire to learn everything I can about DECtape
> _and_ DECtape transports.
> 
> Maybe the CHM or someone else has interviews or tech data that helps answer
> my request?
> 
> 
> Bob
> 

Stockebrand would be the person to talk to, if he's still alive