dxAce wrote:

I had an FT-9090, think it's the same, just that the 9090 had an all metal cabinet. Mid 70's or so stuff.

I think you're right. I'm surprised the 'pinch wheel' or capstan or
whatever it's called hasn't deteriorated yet. I have an old reel to reel
with a rotting rubber 'pinchroller?'. I don't know if any new old stock
is available anywhere.




mike

m II wrote:

dxAce wrote:

I had an FT-9090, think it's the same, just that the 9090 had an all metal cabinet. Mid 70's or so stuff.

I think you're right. I'm surprised the 'pinch wheel' or capstan or
whatever it's called hasn't deteriorated yet. I have an old reel to reel
with a rotting rubber 'pinchroller?'. I don't know if any new old stock
is available anywhere.

They were built like tanks. I sold mine back in '90 or so for around $50.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Head on over to rec.antiques.radio+phono news group.Somebody there can
tell you where to buy a new pinchroller,or whatever it's called.
cuhulin

m II wrote:
I think you're right. I'm surprised the 'pinch wheel' or capstan or
whatever it's called hasn't deteriorated yet. I have an old reel to reel
with a rotting rubber 'pinchroller?'. I don't know if any new old stock
is available anywhere.

Ask in sci.electronics.repair. I'm pretty sure I've seen mention there of
a place that has some NOS.

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