[QuadList] Library of congress and quads

[Don Norwood]

Hi Ed:

I've had several first-hand reports recently about the state of the LOC operation and what they are (or are not) doing.  Given the magnitude of the quad transfer work that exists, there's little evidence of any serious attempt to get the job done.  They apparently do not have the technical expertise to repair and maintain the machines they have which include a large number of quads that have been donated and are simply collecting dust.  Under these circumstances, it's hard to imagine what they would do with an AVR-1.  I hope my assessment is wrong, and I'd very much welcome any news that indicates otherwise.

Don  
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  From: Ed Reitan 
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  Cc: Ed Reitan 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 4:30 PM
  Subject: Re: [QuadList] Library of congress and quads






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  Hi Guys,

  About a year ago, James O'Neal of Television Technology contacted me.  
  He wanted to know if I knew of an Ampex AVR-1 that could be directed to the LOC.
  He was suggesting to them that they should have an AVR- 1 in their restoration stable. 

  I am truly surprised that the LOC is using 2000's instead of the much better performing AVR-1.
  Can we work together to get an AVR-1 to them?

  Ed Reitan
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