Ketec Command Center for 128 with foil tape inside?

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I have a Ketec Command Center for the 128 and inside are strips of foil tape with the paper backing still on them. Is this something normal for these units or likely something the previous owner added?

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Don't know, but sounds like something somebody would do to help thwart interference.

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I seems that way. The 1571s inside are covered with it, too. But moreover with the monitor sitting on top the fan interferes with the monitor. I am guessing this is not the original fan since it does this and since the fan is connected to the power via butt splices. Oh, and woah-oh my good lord -- this thing it just an electrocution waiting to happen! Neat design at the time, but holy crap crackers.

 

Anyway, I spent some time cleaning it up tonight. The 128 is in beautiful condition -- the case still feels textured and I am pretty certain it was never opened before. The keyboard is yellowed a bit. Sadly the 1571s will not read disks. Anyway, I am going to put the whole system for sale as-is. I do not have time right now to clean it up and I would rather have the space and whatever money I can get for it.

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I cleaned it up nice, replaced screws, fixed the 1571 drives, put it up in the Marketplace.

 

Found this advertisement in COMPUTE!.

Ketek Command Center Advert in COMPUTE!.pdf