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(meteorobs) Re: Tape Recorder for observing?
John and all,
I use a Radio Shack recorder model CTR-66 Cat. No. 14-1151 It may be a
bit more bulky than most recorders but it has the advantage of a
plug-in microphone with an off-on switch. Instead of using the record
or pause button I leave the recorder in the record mode and can operate
it by using the switch on the microphone. You can record with minimal
effort and keep most of your body parts (including the recorder if
necessary) under the blanket. I was able to record over 400 meteors on
one side of a 90 minute cassette during the recent Leonid display.
I hope this helps.
Bob Lunsford
John Krempasky wrote:
>
> Well, I'm thinking of trying to get more "formally" into observing
> (hopefully with the upcoming Geminids) and I'm interested in trying the
> "tape recorder" method. Even indoors at a pleasant temperature in a
> brightly-lit room, doing nothing else but writing, I am incapable of reading
> my OWN handwriting; it's exponentially worse when I'm freezing my behind off
> with a dim red-flashlight outside.........
>
> So, what is the most inexpensive (a big concern for me) recorder-mic setup
> that is reliable, fairly battery-efficient (with a long battery life, or
> rechargeable or something), and easy to use in a meteor-recording situation?
> And can be easily found at a Radio Shack or Circuit City or something.....
>
> John Krempasky
>
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