it is  7 track data they need to read at low bpi.

believe it or not they actually made a 7970 that was 7 track at one time...
owned one only saw one... sold one eons ago when I had the computer exchange
inc.... wish I had kept that one!

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Johnson, Tracy" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] HP 7978 Reel Tape Drive


Ask NASA or JPL.  Last time I heard they had tons of satellite data from
missions they still haven't read due to lack of equipment or time.

(However it's probably 7-track tape instead of 9-track.)

BT


Tracy Johnson
MSI Schaevitz Sensors

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> I have a HP 7978 Tape drive that I am looking for a home for.  I only
> have the drive and a set of HPIB cables.  It is located in Louisville,
> KY.
>
> I just need to get rid of it and hate to throw it away.
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