Subj : Re: c64 dataset load
To   : Nigel Reed
From : Grant Weasner
Date : Tue Apr 08 2025 19:42:57

  Re: Re: c64 dataset load
  By: Nigel Reed to Bbsing on Thu Feb 01 2024 00:22:39

 > 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.

I used another dataset and it will load the program. So I'm not sure what is wrong with the dataset that causes the control of the dataset to get lost.
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