Summary
Folded length of punched paper tape, titled 'F7'.
Paper tape was a reliable and inexpensive (although slow) method of loading and storing programs, prior to magnetic discs and tapes, and was still in use in the 1970s.
Physical Description
A length of grey paper tape folded like a fan with punched holes along its length. There are arrows and text printed in red ink along one side of the tape and handwritten text in black marker pen and blue ink.
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Collecting Areas
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Manufacturer (Possible)
Intellec, United States of America, 1970-1975
Intellec is given as possible manufacturer because the word 'REMEX' appears in paper tapes, manufactured by Intellec, namely HT 27052 to HT 27056 and HT 27062 to HT 27064. -
Format
Paper Tape
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Inscriptions
On tape, red: ' REMEX ' On tape, black ink: ' F7 ' On tape, blue ink: ' F7 '
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Overall Dimensions
216 mm (Width), 34 mm (Depth), 25 mm (Height)
The above dimensions are for the folded paper tape. The tape width is 25 mm.
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Keywords
Computer Programming, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Computers