[GreenKeys] Torn tape continuous transmissions

Jim Cooper w2jc at optonline.net
Fri Jul 24 01:10:27 EDT 2026


On 23 Jul 2026 at 23:41, Jim Haynes via GreenKeys wrote:

> In some systems there is a tape
> holder fixture to hold the messages
> yet to be loaded into tape readers. 

When the volume of waiting tapes was less than 
about two dozen, there is a device with a block 
magnet and what looks like a heavy duty spring 
attached to the magnet.  The magnet clings to 
the equipment cabinet, of course; and the tapes 
are slipped into the space between the coil turns... 
works really well if the tapes are rolled up using 
the clever "twisty" method between thumb and 
forefinger ! 

I use one now on my desk to slip in paper notes.  :)

w2jc




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