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24th Oct 2018, 8:12 pm | #1 |
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Racal ICR40.
Hi there.
I have one of these from a property clearance, does anyone have any info on it? Looks fantastic in a retro way. Cheers for any info. |
24th Oct 2018, 9:27 pm | #2 |
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Re: Racal ICR40.
Hello and welcome to the forums.
Any chance of a picture of this tape recorder?
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24th Oct 2018, 11:03 pm | #3 |
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Re: Racal ICR40.
This is a multi-channel analogue speech logging recorder, used by emergency services, ATC and the like. Speed 15/32 ips, if memory serves.
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25th Oct 2018, 7:15 am | #4 |
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Re: Racal ICR40.
ICR - International Communications Recorder. This is a 1" 40-channel logger introduced c.1972 for standard GPO frames. Usually 8" NAB spools but depended on application. More commonly found as 32-channel, but also 8-, 1/2" 20-channel and even 64-channel. Technology later made them redundant and most had been redundant early in the new millennium.
These and Racal-Thermionic's other decks' development are covered in my 'A Truvox product' history. |
26th Oct 2018, 8:25 pm | #5 |
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Re: Racal ICR40.
Hi there, thanks for the above info. Please find attached picture, as requested.
Does it have any monetary value? Thanks again. |