> I have a boot tape and my CPU has two tape drives (TU58's) on it, if I could
> figure out how to copy from one to the other I could make boot tapes

This is certainly possible from VMS (RT-11 file system, so you
use EXCHANGE).  I don't remember if it's possible or not from
the console monitor.

> (... need a good source for blank tapes as well)

Call 1-800-DIGITAL.  US$22 for a blank TU58.

Tim. (shoppa@triumf.ca)