[QuadList] RCA 2 channel (8 head)

[Don Norwood]

Ted and Dennis:

Yes, it is, and as Dennis already knows, Ampex made both single channel (4 head) and dual channel (8 head) versions of the FR-900 series.  While all of the heads I included in the pics are basically designed like what we are accustomed to seeing, there were some airborne models that looked quite different.  As far as I know, the transverse scan instrumentation recorder formats were unique to each particular model series, and so there was not a standard that allowed interchange of tapes among different models outside of a particular manufacturer's series.  In other words, recordings made on an RCA GT-200 could not be played on an Ampex FR-900.  But the GT-200 had a very unique feature.  The octaplex head could be removed, and a standard quad head installed, and the machine would then record standard quad format videotapes! 

Don Norwood
Digitrak Communications, Inc.
www.digitrakcom.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ted Langdell 
  To: Quad List 
  Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 12:52 PM
  Subject: Re: [QuadList] RCA 2 channel (8 head)




  On Apr 19, 2010, at 6:38 AM, Dennis Ray Wingo wrote:


    That "late" model Ampex head looks like one of our FR-900 heads.


    Dennis






  Based on the file name, I'd say you are correct!
    This is a "late model" Ampex
    <ampex FR900 Hdwhl.JPG>




  Ted Langdell
  Secretary
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