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Some information about the Timex/Sinclair tape loading problems:

I, too, ran into some tape save/load problems on my ZX81 that was
built  from a kit. My problems seemed to be based upon the amount
of distortion present in the tape recorder.  So,  I  purchased  a
rather  inexpensive  (about $35.00) tape recorder with reasonable
specs. I now use my Panasonic model RQ-2739 with much success  (a
load  will fail about 1 in 100 times using inexpensive tape). The
trick my ZX likes, is to have the volume fairly high and the tone
control  about  mid-position.  This  model  also has a handy tape
counter. I've used this tape recorder on one other ZX81 with good
results also.

Well, I hope this answers some of your questions. If not, mail me
a note and I'll do what I can. I'm NOT a Times/Sinclair expert.

     Paul Manno
     Medical Systems Development Corp
     (...decvax!duke!mcnc!msdc!paul)