From looking at the accessories and the spindle, I believe that this is for examining multi-platter packs such has those for RP03/4 and RP06 and the like. It’s a useful find for folks who have those drives and packs and wish to actually use them. ;-)
TTFN - Guy > On May 10, 2019, at 8:59 AM, W2HX via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > What is this used for? RL02's or something? and what does it do? > ________________________________________ > From: cctalk <cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org> on behalf of Bob Rosenbloom via > cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 1:49 AM > To: cctalk > Subject: DEC disc pack inspection unit on eBay > > There's a mis-categorized disk pack inspection unit up on eBay. Might > be of use to someone. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Digital-Equiment-Corp-DEC-Portable-Briefcase-Paper-Tape-Reader-Punch/303149714641?hash=item4695218cd1:g:ks8AAOSwEVZc1PQo > > Bob > > -- > Vintage computers and electronics > www.dvq.com > www.tekmuseum.com > www.decmuseum.org >
