Subj : Re: c64 dataset load
To   : Bbsing
From : Nigel Reed
Date : Thu Feb 01 2024 12:22 am

On Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:27:08 +1300
nospam.Bbsing@f230.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Bbsing) wrote:

> has anyone here seen an issue like I'm having?
>
> I write a simpl program in basic on my c64
> I then type save "programname"
> my c64 says press play and record
> then I rewind the tape.
> I attempt to load the program.
>
> load "programname"
>
> The motor on the dataset starts up and I press play on the tapedrive.
> c64 stops the tape and says found programname
> then when it attempts to load the program the dataset makes noise
> like the moder wants to run, but it doesn't spin the tape (the play
> button is depressed).
>
> so odd. I can't tell if my dataset tape drive is actually saving the
> data, or why it won't complete the loading process.
>
> Any ideas would be awesome.


If you started with a blank tape you can try it in a regular tape deck
and listen for the tell tale screeching noise. If the tape is still
blank then you know you didn't save anything.
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