[Coco] Somewhat OT - SWTPC 6809 Restoration Project

[Darren A]

On 4/12/09, Gene Heskett <gene.heskett at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> What FDC chip is in that controller?  I have had several 1773's go toes up
> over the years & ATM have NDI where fresh ones can be had.  I used up all my
> spares in the EDISK workalike (but much much better) at the tv station over
> the years.  Or is someone now making clones?  For the 1793, the MB8877
> (Fujitsu?) works even better, but again, those are false teeth for chickens
> at
> best.

Doing a search on eBay for "WD1773" shows 3 listings, one of which is
in the TRS-80 category.  That seller also has an MB8877A listed.

Darren