Chuck sent me this: http://bitsavers.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de/pdf/hp/tape/MVD-014_introToMagTap_Apr71.pdf
=] -- Anders Nelson +1 (517) 775-6129 www.erogear.com On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 4:00 PM, Jack Harper via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > Greetings to the List - > > Does anyone have a copy of the text of the actual ISO 1863 standard that > defines, I think, the formatting of the ancient 1/2" magnetic tapes??? > > I am interested to understand better the format of the calculated LRC at > the end of tape blocks, sync signals, record gaps and all the rest. > > I contemplate seeing if I can get an 1/2" tape drive operational with my > 68K system by emulating the drive hardware control signals in software. > > ISO 1863 appears to govern that: https://webstore.iec.ch/public > ation/10668 > > I appreciate any leads. > > Regards from the Rocky Mountains, > > Jack > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ---------------------- > Jack Harper, President > Secure Outcomes Inc > 2942 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 300 > Evergreen, Colorado 80439 USA > > 303.670.8375 > 303.670.3750 (fax) > > http://www.secureoutcomes.net for Product Info. >
