Summary
Folded length of punched paper tape, titled 'Insite Program F8'.
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. A white label with handwritten text in pencil has become detached from the tape.
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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. -
Inscriptions
On tape, red: ' REMEX ' On tape, black ink: ' F8 ' On label: ' INsite Program #F8 '
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Overall Dimensions
215 mm (Width), 9 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