[GreenKeys] Mylar tape

[Russ Miller]

Nick,

Back in the 1970s, we used Mylar bootstrap tapes for our DEC PDP-8’s at work.  It was the way to go and we didn’t seem to have any TTY punch problems after creating the bootstrap tapes over multiple years.

However, I don’t know of a source for 11/16” Mylar 

Hope that this helps you.

Russ

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> On Jan 4, 2019, at 9:09 AM, Nick <creativegardening at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Good morning
> 
> Not sure if this subject came up here on the list before but I am asking anyways. 
> 
> Is mylar tape usable in our hobby?
> 
> I usually prepare some paper tapes on my iron horse for demo's at HamFest's and other shows, but they get worn out pretty quickly. I'm thinking to use mylar instead paper (just for the demo's, not for regular use).
> 
> Will it work?   .....  on my iron horse and on the 14TD? 
> 
> I have never seen mylar tape in person, don't know the properties about that material. 
> 
> If usable, where can I obtain 11/16th tape? 
> 
> I looked on the www (world wide wait)  :-) ,  but it's all colorful, decorative tap and mostly with adhesive like regular scotch tape. 
> 
> Nick  -  N0NCQ 
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