Tap tempo tape delay... With real tape?

[pk1802]

Forgive me if this is in the wrong spot.

I just picked up a Univox EC-80a - non-working - from ebay. The non-working part will hopefully get sorted out on my workbench soon, but to my real question.

I use delay when I play live, and I always need to have a tap-tempo on my delays. I have a couple that get set and left, but for versatility, I like tap tempo.

Here is my question: Have any of you seen a Taptation implemented for controlling a real tape delay?
Is there any way to calibrate the Taptation? I've read every document I can find, and I see mention of calibration, but I've not seen any instructions on how to do it.

Thanks gents.

[gtr2]

The taptation only works with pt2399 delays.