Webster Model 80
1948
Record with the mike
Record the AM Radio
Dictate letters in the office
Before the tape recorder in the 1950's there was the wire recorder.
Similar to the tape recorder in operation.
Wire Spools were available in 15-min, 30, min, 60-min.
Record, Play, Erase & Record again.
Wire running speed 2-ft/second.
Audio quality...mid range, telephone audio quality.
1948 price: $149.50
today's value with inflation: $1,379.89
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Webster Model 80 1948 Record with the mike Record the AM Radio Dictate letters in the office
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A Peek at the "Inside" of a Webster Wire Recorder Model 80 |
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The Electronics of the Webster Wire Recorder Model 80 OH! See the 2 metal tubes. |
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What's a wire recorder without spools of wire to record on? Wire costs: 15-min $0.79, 30-min $1.29, 1-hr $2.98 How to "Splice" a broken wire? Tie the ends in a square knot. Wire Speed: 2-ft/sec. |
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Webster/Chicago later became Webcor in the 50's |
I would not be surprised if a "Wire" Video appears soon on this page
