[CW] Fwd: [Boatanchors] FS "Wheatsone" tape perforator and keyer AND/OR 3-gate TTY/CW keyer

[Walter - K5EST]

David, the below msg came in via Boatanchors reflector. ..... see below...

73,

Walter Dufrain - K5EST - QRPcw



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From: ED SHARPE via Boatanchors <boatanchors at puck.nether.net>
Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2022, 23:16
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] FS "Wheatsone" tape perforator and keyer AND/OR
3-gate TTY/CW keyer
To: <n0tt1 at juno.com>, <Boatanchors at puck.nether.net>


interested in seeing  pix  of  these...
thanks ed sharpe archivist  for smecc
In a message dated 1/7/2022 9:53:58 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
n0tt1 at juno.com writes:
Hi Gents, I have a paper tape perforator (perf), probably made by Teletype
Corp,anda partly homebrew keyer/reader for the paper tape....both items for
sale. The perf comes with a solid cherry-wood cabinet with a built-in
powersupply and a place for the tape supply. It's very similar to what W1AW
used to use for bulletins and codepracticeback in the 40?-60's.  I used it
for re-sending W1AW-issued bulletins. The perf comes with a fairly large
supply of 2-level paper tape and amanual....you won't run out anytime
soon!! The keyer comes with two reels. If you live within driving distance
of ~Kansas City, MO you may havethe roll-around desk that the units are
sitting on. I'd prefer not to ship, but if I do the cost will be at least
$100 morejustfor packing/crating.  The perf is heavy, but about the size of
a smalltypewriter. If you pick up the units, I have another perf that you
may have for partsOR to get it working. No photos have been taken yet but I
can do so if there is any seriousinterest in these units. I'm asking $750
for the two units but, as mentioned, there will beother items available for
free with the
sale.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now,
about the 3-gate (Multi-gate keyer) keyer.  It was originally usedfor
sending TTYmessages from the Air Force's SAC HQ "underground" in Omaha.It
has been converted to send CW with standard 5-level paper tape.It can be
used to send either up to 3 messages or up to 6 messages.I used to use it
for sending contest exchanges.  I might have themanual for it....not
sure. The gates are independently controlled by solenoids/clutch whichare
remote controlled.  The unit's motor is equipped with "100-speed"gears.
I'm pretty sure I have the 60-speed gears if you want to use itfor standard
RTTY messaging.  The unit comes with a wood box that is usedfor sound
control. If you have access to old CQ mags, it's on the cover of the
January, 1963issue with some info inside. I'm asking $200 for it and the
control unit. 73,Charlie,
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