TE10/TU10\

[Gooijen H]

> The TE10 uses the TE16 transport with a Unibus TM11 interface.
> The TU10 used the TU16 transport with the Unibus TM11 interface.
> 
> The TE16 is the redesigned version of the TU16 with a better 
> tape path, auto-rewind to BOT after tape load etc.
> 
> The TE10 is the better unit although both are the same spec 
> 800bpi/1600bpi (IIRC) and 45ips (or is it 45ips rewind speed?).
> 
> I used to do a lot of Field Service on the DEC tape drives 
> and the TE16 was pretty reliable -- with only the tape locking
> mechanism breaking (same part as one of the Kennedy drives).
> 
> Bill

Hmmm, what are my options when the thin "rubber" layer of the
capstan roller went goo, Bill?
Capstan roller might not be the correct term, it is the roller
that transports the tape to the upper (pick-up) reel.

On both my TE16 drives the rubber has become *very* sticky,
so I am listening for any solution ...

- Henk, PA8PDP.