I have read the GCC help files, and uploaded the suggested changes and the files updated with those changes.
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HHC02637I Input tape format set to VMFPLC2 HHC02625I SCANNING...
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FYI: Since the tape you are creating is meant for VM/370 and not z/VM (true? yes?), you might want to create it in DUMP format instead. As far as I know, VM/370 cannot read VMFPLC2 formatted tapes. Refer to the -t option for more information.
Oh yes it can...
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