Hi, Why don't you just buy a used SAT for a backup? I just saved my old one ser.#162, as a spare. It has been upgraded with the membrane switches and the FAC program. There has to be a lot of used ones around, and you are familiar with how they work, so you would not have to learn how to use it. You also know that you can depend on the results it gives. Regards, John M. Ross Windsor, nova Scotia, Canada -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of pryan2 Sent: January 9, 2000 6:49 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Peterson AutoStrobe Just read the Bill Prindle's article in the Journal about the Peterson AutoStrobe tuner. Although I use the SAT II (and don't mind the "blinking lights"), If it goes south, however, I'm out of work while it's in the shop, so lately I have been considering buying a backup machine. The article speaks well of the Peterson. I like its automatic note step-up, the simplicity of setting the stretch and especially the price. Bill doesn't mention it, but I assume it does not have a battery and would require a long extension cord in my case. Has anyone else had experience with this machine? Would it make a good backup, or is there a better solution? I would appreciate any input. Phil Ryan PTG Associate
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