[net.micro] Commodore 64/VIC 20 cassette help

dfh@tucc.UUCP (07/21/83)

  I just purchased a Commodore 64 without a tape recorder.  I'd like
to use the cassette recorder/player I have at home.  I remember seeing
something about how to interface a regular cassette recorder in news
a while back.  My cassette does have remote on/off control, and
auxillary output jacks as required to interface to the C-64/VIC-20.
Does anyone know how to do this?

					David Hinnant
					N.C. Educational Computing Service
					(919) 549-0671
					ucbvax!decvax!duke!tucc!dfh

alpert@inmet.UUCP (07/26/83)

#R:tucc:-389100:inmet:5800005:000:521
inmet!alpert    Jul 25 18:24:00 1983

To use a standard cassette recorder with the VIC/64
you need a hardware adapter that costs about $35 - $40.
Several companies market such devices, take a look at
ads in COMPUTE! or COMMODORE magazine.

The cassette is really a pain in the nether regions,
the only reason I have one is that it was included in
the system price.  The 1541 disk drive has dropped
down in price to about $250 in the Boston area, and
is a worthwhile investment.

Also, is there any interest out there in starting
a "net.micros.C64" notesfile?