Re: [HCDX] DAT vs. MD

["T. Bankson Roach" <sigint@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Montgomery <RMonty3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <hard-core-dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 04:41 AM
Subject: Re: [HCDX] DAT vs. MD


> Curious to know which mini disk you bought.  I have wanted to purchase
one
> for sometime but keep hearing some are having problems.  So I continue
to
> use my reel to reel tape deck for recording.  Reel to reel is not as
good as
> DAT or mini but has been working for so many years and  is a monster.
> Roberts solid state which is about 50 lbs in weight.   I have no
problem
> buying reels of tape but is difficult taking on a dxpedition.
Cassettes are
> nice but short recording time.
>
> Bob Montgomery

The DAT tapes last 4 hours, so that isn't too bad. I loved reel to reel
because you could record at 15 ips and play back at 3.75 ips. This made
CW at 40 plus wpm easier to read :-)  I also am interested in which mini
disk recorder is recommended.

Tom Roach

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