Re: WTB: Dectape II (TU58) Cartridges

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Date: 09/30/03 

Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 12:39:42 GMT

In article <857e9e41.0309300408.1235930e@posting.google.com>, susan_skonetski@hotmail.com (Sue Skonetski) writes:
>Dear Tony,
>
>Last week in the Netherlands, I had the chance to meet folks from a
>company called QIT solutions www.QITsolutions.nl and they specialise
>in older equipment. Michel Jacobs was the person, phone number 31 (0)
>182 399 405
>
>There is also a company in Mass. that also does the same thing, let me
>try and find them as well.
>
>Sue
>
>
>Tony Bolton <TBolton@REMOVEmhl.nsw.gov.au> wrote in message news:<3f790865$0$95051$c30e37c6@lon-reader.news.telstra.net>...
>> Yes I really need some cartridges, those I have (hundreds) are failing
>> from old age so I would like to buy up to 50 if they are likely to be in
>> reasonable condition. Those stored in a temperature/humidity controlled
>> environment suitable for mag tape are more likely to survive.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Regards
>> Tony Bolton
>> TBolton 'at' mhl.nsw.gov.au
>> MANLY HYDRAULICS LABORATORY.
>> 110 King ST. Manly Vale 2093
>> Sydney AUSTRALIA
>> Phone +61 2 99490200 FAX +61 2 99486185
>> http://www.mhl.nsw.gov.au

Argh! I just dumped huge selection of old DECtape, 7 and 9 track reels
and TK70 carts over Labor Day weekend. Took me two weeks to bulk erase
all of them (because the bulk eraser would overheat) before trashing. I
needed to make room in the house for party guests so the antiquities and
curios had to go. 

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