National Panasonic RQ-4050FD flat belt

[toshik]

National Panasonic RQ-4050FD flat belt broke in mine, it's 3.5mm wide, 0.5mm thick and 279-280mm long. Same belt is used in RQ-554LDS.
I called MCM Electronics they are clueless. Please advise where to find one.
Here are the pictures of mechanism just in case.

 

[skippy1969]

Looks like the FBS-11.0 is the one you need.
It's probably close enough,remember it's a boombox not rocket science.
Heck I've even used regular rubber bands in a pinch.
Of course they don't last as long as regular belts.
http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/cassette.htm

 

[toshik]

Thanks! I'd say FBS-10.5 to compensate 7.5% for stretching.
Counter belt size is SBO-6.6
And everyone else please use this post for future reference.