[QuadList] 60th anniversary of Quad video tape: Help get a VR-1000B to NAB

Mon Feb 29 18:28:45 CST 2016

Thanks for correcting and amplifying the details regarding this particular unit.

Ted

Ted Langdell
Secretary, Quad Videotape Group
Ted at quadvideotapegroup.com
(530)301-2931

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> On Feb 29, 2016, at 6:31 AM, Tom Sprague <trs02446 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Yes Ted. David is pictured with the VR-1000HB. This is a VR-1000B converted to high band with VR-1200 components by Ampex of Canada. The conversion was offered as a kit. 
> 
> We have had that one working for a while. 
> 
> Tom 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2016, at 10:18 PM, Ted Langdell <ted at quadvideotapegroup.com> wrote:
>> 
>> That’s an interesting "VR-1000."
>> 
>> Looks like the one that that Tom (Sprague) and Pete (Fasciano) “created” from the 1000 transport and system from—if I recall correctly—a VR-1200.  You can just see the signal system electronics below the control panel.
>> 
>> My recollection is that the VR-1000B they’ve been working was to the left of that, when I visited.
>> 
>> MBT has quite a collection of equipment… some stock and some pretty custom.
>> 
>> Hope folks pitch in to get the VR-1000B to Las Vegas.
>> 
>> Ted
>> 
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>> 
>>> On Feb 25, 2016, at 8:02 PM, David Crosthwait via QuadList <quadlist at quadvideotapegroup.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> From: David Crosthwait <david at dcvideo.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [QuadList] 60th anniversary of Quad video tape: Help get a VR-1000B to NAB
>>> Date: February 25, 2016 at 8:01:12 PM PST
>>> To: Quad List <quadlist at quadvideotapegroup.com>
>>> Cc: Pete Fasciano <imagenda at aol.com>, Tom Sprague <trs02446 at verizon.net>, Paul Beck <Paul_Beck at emerson.edu>, Jay Ballard <TK41C at aol.com>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Yes, how 'bout that VR-1000?
>>> 
>>> <VR1000RI.jpeg>
>> <VR1000RI.jpeg>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Best Regards,
>>> 
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>>>> On Feb 25, 2016, at 12:15 PM, Ted Langdell via QuadList wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> From: Ted Langdell <Ted at quadvideotapegroup.com>
>>>> Date: February 25, 2016 12:15:45 PM PST
>>>> To: Quad List <quadlist at quadvideotapegroup.com>
>>>> Cc: Tom Sprague <trs02446 at verizon.net>, "Paul R. Beck" <Paul_Beck at emerson.edu>, Jay Ballard <TK41C at aol.com>, Pete Fasciano <imagenda at aol.com>
>>>> Subject: 60th anniversary of Quad video tape: Help get a VR-1000B to NAB
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> This April marks the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the first successful video tape recorder at the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters in Chicago, Illinois.
>>>> 
>>>> The machine created quite a stir and ushered in a whole raft of technological changes for television production and viewership.
>>>> 
>>>> Because of the work of dedicated engineers, here's a chance you'll be able to see and touch a working Ampex VR-1000B at NAB... IF enough funding can be raised to make the trip from Rhode Island.
>>>> 
>>>> Founders at the Museum of Broadcast Technology in Woonsocket, Rhode Island (some of whom are also on the QuadList and attend our annual luncheon at 12:30 on Tuesday at NAB ) have restored a tube type Ampex VR-1000B and added some color features.
>>>> 
>>>> I've seen this machine waiting for work during visits to the museum, and am pleased that it's now working.
>>>> 
>>>> Quad Video Tape Group member James O'Neal has an article in Television Technology about what it will take to get this machine to Las Vegas. 
>>>> 
>>>> Can you help raise funds? It's a tax-deductible donation. Read more here:
>>>> 
>>>> http://www.tvtechnology.com/opinions/0004/museum-seeks-aid-in-getting-vintage-vtr-to-nab-show/278008
>>>> 
>>>> If you are able to make a donation please do, and let them know how you heard about it.
>>>> 
>>>> Between this group, the OldVTRs list, SMPTE, SBE, and maybe Ampex Old Timers, (or perhaps Ampex Data Systems, the successor to Ampex Corporation) this could be done.
>>>> 
>>>> It would only take 1000 people donating 25 bucks apiece to make it happen.
>>>> 
>>>> I hope folks from the Quad Videotape Group can help. 
>>>> 
>>>> Ted
>>>> 
>>>> Ted Langdell
>>>> Secretary, Quad Videotape Group
>>>> Ted at quadvideotapegroup.com
>>>> (530)301-2931
>>>> 
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