On Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:20:59 -0400, "Jim Holsenback" <jho### [at] hotmail com>
wrote:
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>"Stephen" <mcavoysAT@aolDOTcom> wrote in message
>news:tetmk49e2gmdse9c1uk1bm1mglkak6utbe@4ax.com...
>> The chattering is probably the tensioning system and the tape drive
>> starting and
>> stopping as the data is read.
>
>If the tape has got alot of mileage on it perhaps it's what I used to call
>tape fatigue. Take a look at the edges of the tape. Small ripples?
>
Yes, when faultfinding (UK usage) it is a good idea to use all of your senses.
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Regards
Stephen
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