[QuadList] OT: VHS Pancakes

[Pat Shevlin]

Hello Walter,

There were many lengths based on the manufacture, BASF, AGFA, Saehan and etc.

Also based on whether it was normal or thin base tape.

The average normal tape was approx. 17,100ft

Thin based tape was approx. 19,340ft

The best,
Pat







> Hi All-
>
> Can anyone confirm the length (in meters or feet) of a VHS pancake, from
> the days of tape duplication? I've heard anecdotally that it was 5000
> meters...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Walter
> Please trim posts to relevant info when replying.
>
> Change subject to reflect thread direction. Thanks.
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