Broken tape memories
Posted By: RPM on 2007-09-13
In Reply to: fixing tape - scarolina
One of my docs about 15 years ago broke a tape and he spent more time putting the tape back together than it would have been if he had redictated. Another time, the same doc walked in my office and handed me the tape while I was running a finished tape through the little erase box and I immediately took it out of his hand and erased it right in front of him. I almost died. He always dictated on half speed to get more on a tape. What would you have done if you did that?
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Broken tape. sm.
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wow... sorry then... my memories are nothing like that. sm
Granted, I'm only in my early 30s, so maybe I don't go back to the 60s, but still... I never walked away feeling over-indulged. However, my parents worked hard and if they went on vacation, they took us, too... it's called being a family. We're not talking about going out to eat once in a while by yourselves... we're talking about a vacation. And, yeah, if my parents had taken off to Florida for a vacation without me, I'd have felt slighted, too. And, yes, I take my kids on vacation with me. If I go, they go. And you know what? I enjoy taking my kids. They're great people. Maybe if my kids were total snots, then I'd consider going without them, too. But I've raised my kids the right way... I respect them and they respect me. Sounds like maybe the original poster has been a little over-indulgent with her kids... not in terms of giving them too many vacations, but maybe not enforcing rules and respect....
Yes, wow, memories...sm
I used IBM Selectrics at most all jobs in the late 70's/early 80's. I remember transcribing for a clinic and there were about 40 girls in 2 big rooms. At that particular job, the "computer" was introduced and they replaced our electric typewriters (gasp, how were we going to get our work done?)! The "computers" were big, clunky things that were very scary looking. After being on them about a week, everybody loved them and we all felt our production improved tremendously. Just look at our computers now!
memories
My last real vacation was renting two condos along with my sisters and their children and my parents on the beautiful Gulf of Mississippi and New Orleans in 2000. This was the last vacation with my father (Died 10/15/00 of cancer) and Katrina blew away Long Beach. So glad I went. Actually argued about the trip. I wanted to go to Stone Mountain outside ATL. I am so glad we did this family trip. The memories are priceless.
The memories she will have (sm)
are the most precious things. Remember that through it all as you juggle this. You are giving her something money can't buy.
Oh, such lovely memories of you
I like the way you sign your name "my goodness" makes me think of the other night when you went to take a toke of my stogie you said the same thing "My goodness, Frank, you are are......" you know the rest my dear.
Thanks for the memories, RadGuy!
Need to find my Diablo disk.
Oh the memories! haha nm
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I have fond memories of transcribing on sm
Selectric typewriters with 6 carbons, all of which had to be erased if there was a typo or, more likely, a dictator's changes. If a doc's dictation stumped us, he (very few females then) would get a tug on his sleeve, asked to listen to what he said and explain. Having worked in a teaching institution, these doctors were more than happy to impart their knowledge to anyone who would listen.
Then came the mag card machines, then computers.
The dictation I listened to on IBM belts, then tapes, was a lot clearer than most of the digital dictation I'm subjected to now.
And no MTs worked on Sundays and holidays, and certainly not every Saturday.
Man did you bring back the memories for me
Mine was silver with a black vinyl roof. I paid more for the wheels and tires then I did for the car!!! Had it re-painted and LOVED it. Only girl who could drive a stick and was proud of it. teehee! Them were the days!
Memories...EDiX did that to my hospital. SM
My family came upon some very hard times when I went with EDiX, but that's not to say Spheris is the same way.
Don't count on your line count being the same. It sure wasn't when I transitioned.
This brought back some memories...
I was once approached in a Barnes & Noble AND a laudromat! LOL
Now that brings back memories!! (sm)
Yes we have come a long way since pre IMB electric typewriters. Seriously I use to use a manual carriage return. That is how far I go back... Scary though. I really do like the progess we have made. Although we worked then!! No office chit chat, no line counts, no productivity standards, you just typed your 8 hours and clocked out. There is something to be said for that.
POLL: childhood memories
Remember mickey mouse ice cream bars? They were shaped like mickey's head and the face was vanilla ice creame with chocolate ice cream for eyes and mouth. His ears were chocolate covered. I don't think they make them anymore. What treats do you miss that you can no longer find?
Because people have short memories. - sm
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LOL Thanks for the memories or should I say nightmares. Does anyone remember the old dreaded
erase pencil with an eraser on one side and a brush on the other, with the black or blue carbon paper?!!! I can't believe 27 years have flown by so quick LOLLLL!!!
This old babe says Babs by 100-fold! The Way We Were, Ave Maria, Memories, Enough is Enough..nm
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Boy, you brought back memories. I remember crying too and thinking I'd never get it that first y
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Does it still work or is it broken? sm
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another broken record...
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broken tapes
It is not your fault, many docs still use tapes and it has happened to me, they all do not want to change and use what works for them. Please don't be discouraged by negative comments. There are ways to splice a tape but I have forgotten what I did in the past, I think an office machine dealer did it for me. It's all part of being in the service business. Excuse any rude remarks, my heart goes out to you!
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Sorry to intrude here but someone in this crowd likely know the answer to my quandary(SP?)... I'm not a Transcriptionist but my neighbor wants me to sell these two machines he has. I learned trans back in high school (30 years ago!) but think these two machine "might" be broken. Both units are micro players (the Lanier VW-210 and Lanier P-101). Neither show the "units" or "location" in their digital displays... From my recall, the machine was supposed to tell you where in the tape you were (hence I believe the above indicators). Everything else works on the machines but if they're broken I don't think I should sell them. Any suggestions? I went looking for advice, online manuals, you name it. Whatever suggestions or advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated!
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Can't type with a broken ankle?
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He owns it. I got an email from him with broken
resume removed.
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same horrible beyondtxt program. Its is always broken.
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My foot pedal is broken, Whats the best to buy?
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So what is a great buy? Any recommendations?
Me, too, except for those multiple toe jobs where they ALL get broken & reset! Ugh..nm
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I'm a broken record but I'm riding the train too
I'll just work as a nurse AND run my MTSO until the train falls off the track.
Hey Admin, sorry to hear about your broken leg! Feel better soon!
Soon you'll be dancin like this! 
If HIPPA laws are broken, whether overseas
or here, the US company making the contract with the overseas entity would be held liable for not adhering to HIPAA laws as they are responsible for those companies they contract with.
Probably the same broken foot pedal I had sent to me TWICE! I packed it up myself, and got it back
again in my box, unopened!! Good luck. Not a good start, which I guess you are already sensing!
Other than it really is broken a lot, you cannot make a decent line count on it.
It is a horrible disorganized program that is not user friendly like some of the other ones i have had. Sound quality has to be the worst of any company there is. Tech support is nonexistant for at least 6 hours to 6 days. Pay is horrible, especially if you get stuck on editing an account (about 4 cpl) Happy bankrupcy
RE: Other than it really is broken a lot, you cannot make a decent line count on it.
Your opinion is not shared by many who work at Transcend. I personally get all the lines I need using BeyondTXT and I think it is a great platform for transcribing or editing, and I do both, and believe me I have never gotten close to starving. Editing compensation is 60% of transcribing line rate by the way and my compensation is not 4 cpl as you so erroneously posted.
I taped my broken tapes back in the days.
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Replacing broken tapes, printing?, gas costs...gotta
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another thought - if you can't see under the water, possibly broken glass, or other sharp objects
which could cut you, and cause infection or tetanus.
Tape - sm
I just saw some down the street from me, it was yellow with black letters saying "CAUTION".
There is a tape
and available at most Home Depot or Lowe's stores. Bright yellow with black lettering. Used it on our home when we had a major disaster so no one would fall in major holes in our yard. Worked well.
tape
A few years ago I was shopping for Halloween goods and in a store like I-Party they have that tape for Halloween - try one of those stores. I bought some years ago for a mummy and coffin for front yard. Just an idea.
that is why I tape them
I'll watch them while I iron, etc. Then I don't feel so guilty for "just watching TV". Plus you can zip through the commercials.
The one I used did not use tape
Sorry, I don't remember make or model, it was a while ago. But I would dial into the hospital's dictation system. That was where the voice files were stored. I had to have a dedicated phone line with unlimited long distance for the C-phone.
I too used to tape the tape together (sm)
You might lose a bit of dictation where you are taping it together, but I was usually able to salvage most of it. Good luck! :)
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