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acollins22 · 4th Mar 2018, 8:13 pm

Hello,

I suspect (but don't know for sure) that the click you hear is a relay for controlling the tape drive motor. That feature was very common for micros back in the day.

I regularly use my PC or an old mobile phone to store programs for use on my old machines and it works very well.

I wouldn't expect the Tandy to make any noise when it's sending or receiving so I don't think you need worry about that.

Levels probably do matter and usually they needed to be too high to comfortably listen to.

Hope this is of some help.

Andy.

4th Mar 2018, 8:13 pm	#5
acollins22 Pentode Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK. Posts: 156	Re: Tandy 200 portable computer - need help Hello, I suspect (but don't know for sure) that the click you hear is a relay for controlling the tape drive motor. That feature was very common for micros back in the day. I regularly use my PC or an old mobile phone to store programs for use on my old machines and it works very well. I wouldn't expect the Tandy to make any noise when it's sending or receiving so I don't think you need worry about that. Levels probably do matter and usually they needed to be too high to comfortably listen to. Hope this is of some help. Andy.