[KenoFischer]

Yes. Linked press release says they borrowed equipment from NARA to play it.

[toomuchtodo]

Relevant Animats comment at the time.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40958494

Related:

The NSA Is Defeated by a 1950s Tape Recorder. Can You Help Them? -https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40957026 - July 2024 (24 comments)

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[iNate2000]

https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Pre...

> able to retrieve the footage contained on two 1’ APEX tapes

I'm no expert, but I think they meant 1-inch AMPEX tape.

Also, perhaps they should record it in doubly. #ThisIsSpinalTap #Stonehenge #InchsToFeet

[qingcharles]

The page now says AMPEX. Did they read your comment?

p.s. I'm imagining ECHELON flagging your comment and someone from the NSA quickly modifying the document on the sly...

[philipwhiuk]

Or someone in the NSA reads Hacker News.

Hi, anonymous NSA employee!

[fragmede]

haha now we're all on a list, aren't we? shit.