Abstract: A tape loop sensing arm comprises an arm member (6) which carries a rotary guide (5), comprising a cylindrical guide member (74) mounted on a spindle (65) which pivots on an axle (64) aligned radially with respect to the axis of rotation of the arm member.
Abstract: A tape loop sensing arm is mounted for rotation with a plate (31) which extends into a core (37) and carries shaped lossy strips (34) for altering the quality factor of a coil (36) carried by the core.