There have been several people inquiring, "What is NTSC?" It's the color system used in the United States and Canada. Much of the rest of the world uses other systems. Alas, these tapes won't run on their equipment. Yes, these tapes are VHS. Yes, they are available in a limited quantity at no charge, not even for postage, but only for listmembers like you and others of prominence in the Parkinson community. Art