1" paper tape buy ?

[Chuck Guzis]

On 26 Feb 2009 at 17:50, Paul Koning wrote:

> Yes, they are, if you use the full binary code.  That exists but it
> isn't often seen.  I do remember some IBM 360 binary card decks,
> though.
> 
> You could even do 12 bits per column if the card punch being used is
> forgiving. 

The CDC opersting sytems (NOS, SCOPE, KRONOS, etc.) used to punch 
"banner" cards in column binary so I/O clerks could pair up decks 
with other job output.

But a card with all columns punched is like a wet noodle.  Very 
flimsy--good for jamming card readers.

Cheers,
Chuck