Quasar VR-1000

[WCV82]

When you digitize the tapes could you post them on Archive.org or Youtube with a private link? I say private link in case there are issues with copyright which can be sticky on even some TV commercials. I've maybe seen 2 things converted from Quasar format on Youtube ever.

[Boobtubeman]

I used one of those units back in the day before i got a VHS deck, Only had one tape for it and re used it a bit. Even fudged a camera to it and me and my G/F.... (ahem) well...

Ah, good times in the 80s...

SR

[starbond]

Originally Posted by WCV82

When you digitize the tapes could you post them on Archive.org or Youtube with a private link? I say private link in case there are issues with copyright which can be sticky on even some TV commercials. I've maybe seen 2 things converted from Quasar format on Youtube ever.

I can certainly do that, however do not expect miracles, many many of these tapes play with fuzz, horizontal drop outs, and picture issues throughout, largely due to tapes being water damaged, moldy, and improperly stored. So far of the 5 tape (of 25) ive digitized, only one is actually is good condition, the rest are bearable if you're not prone to epilepsy

Thought I was able to track the specific date of at least one tape...September 20 1984.. because there is a WGN news broadcast at the end discussing a sucide bombing in Beirut that day.

[starbond]

Nothing really new to update at this point, but I did find an old repair bill when my dad had his VR1000 fixed in the 1983. Does have some interesting things like oem part numbers if anyone every tried to cross-reference. Not a cheap fix though. $233 in 1983 is about $580 now