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	    [removed]   Volume 96 : Issue 1


Articles in this issue of [removed]:

	 Cassette Dub Quality
	 Head cleaning?
	 oldtime radio for sale or trade

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Date: 01 Jan 1996 07:28:49 GMT
From: [removed]@[removed] (Ron B. Hare)
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Cassette Dub Quality
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Here are my 2 cents on the subject of cassette dubbing. The compact cassette
is an imperfect medium for "mastering". But, at present, it's the most
convenient and effective medium we've got. Affordable cassette dubbing
equipment for OTR need not be expensive, but there are some basic things to
watch for. This treatise regurgitates some of what has been recently posted
(it's all been good), but here are the priorities the way I see them:

1. Use name brand tape. It need not be expensive.

2. Do not use a (two-well) dubbing deck. You can't adjust the levels and they
are always wrong. I use separate playback and recording machines.
Unfortunately, this eliminates the possiblity of double-speed dubs, even
though double-speed dubs might be adequate for poorer originals.

3. Dolby HX on the recording deck makes an audible difference.  Other audio
optimization features are of negligible value for OTR. Dolby HX also requires
no playback decoder.

4. I use a recording deck with automatic bias because I use both C-120s and
C-60s. The two tapes definitely benefit from different bias settings. They
also require different LEVEL settings because C-120s will not accept as much
signal. But, I believe that the small amount of C-120 signal-to-noise
degradation is worth the storage convenience. Also, one-hour shows do not
have to be *wrapped.* I welcome C-120s from other traders. If you are
concerned about signal-to-noise ratio, use chromium dioxide tape and hit it
hard with signal.

5. Monitor your dubbing quality frequently. A consistent method is to record
some FM interstation hiss, dub it, and compare it to the sound coming
directly from the tuner. This is a sensitive test. You *will* hear a
difference. But, you should also be able to detect changes if you do this
often enough.

6. If you detect significant degradation, clean the heads, and try brand new
tapes with optimized bias. If this does not improve things, buy a new deck.
My experience with repairs and adjustments have been expensive and
disappointing.

Ron

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Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 08:09:05 +0900
From: vk8tk@[removed] (Tony Kekalos)
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Head cleaning?
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

While we're on the subject of dubbing and cassette decks etc., may I pose
this question?  It's been awhile since I've read anything on proper head
cleaning techniques.  Is Isopropyl alcohol still acceptable for cleaning the
heads?  What about the pinch rollers?  Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.  tk

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Tony Kekalos, VK8TK (N4RNI)       
 Alice Springs, NT, Australia            
 Email:  vk8tk@[removed]     
 Snail mail:  ESC/AV FOM                
                        PSC 276 Box 109            
                        APO AP 96548              
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Date: Mon, 1 Jan 1996 18:12:00 -0800
From: AndyBlatt@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: oldtime radio for sale or trade
Message-ID: <960101181157_21466418@[removed]>

I generally ask people where they received my name and address  when they
contact me.  Unfotunately, a gentleman contacted me from Houston and
requested a catalog and my answering machine
deleted [removed] believe he contacted me after seeing me mentioned here, so I
apologize and request him to contact me again.  Does anyone have questions of
me or NY radio/TV in general?  I'll be happy to tackle them.  Thanks

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