[QuadList] Training Classes

[Trevor Brown]

I have attended both but in the UK.  Jersey for RCA (channel Islands)

and Reading for Ampex

 

 

Think the RCA guy was from the states called Harris  might have been Harris
Sullivan could be wrong

 

Best story the Ampex VPR course lots of people from Eastern Europe and
language problems

 

Several days of references to Fly wheel Sync in several modules

 

A hand went up on days three from one of the Eastern Europeans

 

Metal wash basin with inertia 

 

It took seconds to dawn on everyone this was a literal translation of fly
wheel sync

 

TrevorB

UK member

 

 

 

From: quadlist-bounces at quadvideotapegroup.com
[mailto:quadlist-bounces at quadvideotapegroup.com] On Behalf Of Gary Adams
Sent: 19 May 2011 15:13
To: 'Quad List'
Subject: Re: [QuadList] Training Classes

 

First.  I don't doubt this at all.  Presenting the other side.  The RCA
training seemed quite good as well, but I suspect the earlier machines had a
more thorough study than the last machines.  They also provided classes on
the Sony 1 Inch gear.  The original manuals for the older gear were quite
descriptive down to the circuits similar to what George describes.  The
later stuff (TR-600) didn't have much at all.  Probably due to a variety of
reasons like time, money, and need.

 

While I would have much rather spent the time in Redwood City than Camden,
the experience was worth it.

 

The instructors I remember were John Wentworth, Bob Hurst, and Charlie
Pierce.  I would say after the TCR training course, I fully understand how a
flip-flop works since it was comprised of individual components spanning
four separate circuit boards J.   Oh yes.  A ring counter must have been
used in just about every board.  The classes are great for coverage and
socializing with others.  On The Job becomes the best training however.   It
just takes a bit longer than a week.

 

Gary 

 

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[mailto:quadlist-bounces at quadvideotapegroup.com] On Behalf Of george keller
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 3:54 PM
To: quadlist at quadvideotapegroup.com
Subject: Re: [QuadList] Training Classes

 

Chris,

 

First of all, the AMPEX Training was the best.  

 
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