[GreenKeys] Interesting item on eBay web site item#1345795765: AN/UGC-77 Teletype (NOS) - latest M28 technol

[pdwills@voicenet.com]

I gotta run home and see if there's platnum in my 28.

PDW

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From: <wa2hwj@worldnet.att.net>
To: <greenkeys@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 10:10 AM
Subject: [GreenKeys] Interesting item on eBay web site item#1345795765:
AN/UGC-77 Teletype (NOS) - latest M28 technol


> OK gang...here's your chance to pay $350 for a TTY that needs work, has a
non-standard keyboard, no documentation, and was probably bought for less
than $100. Expensive paperweight...but a lovely description.
> Heck...I'll sell you one of mine (with a non-broken keyboard) for $300!
> Caveat emptor...
>
> Title of item: AN/UGC-77 Teletype (NOS) - latest M28 technol
> Seller: ny*knights
> Starts: Apr-11-02 18:20:52 PDT
> Ends: Apr-21-02 18:20:52 PDT
> Price: Starts at $350.00
> To bid on the item, go to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1345795765
>
>
> Item Description:
> For auction is a new 100 WPM Model 28 Compact.  A table top KSR officially
called the  US Navy & Army Signal Corps AN/UGC-77
> Representing the pinnacle of M28 Technology
>
> From the front, a beautiful table-top
>
> The standard M28 keyboard:  QWERTY
>
> All identification is in place
>
> the frame label
>
> Rear view
>
> The interior is typical M28
>
> Straight-forward latchwork, illuminated lamp and wiring
>
> On the lower left front is a baud select
>
> Under the hood: a standard M28 engine
>
> Front view
>
>
> the engine
>
> The M28 typebox
>
> Leftside view
>
> From the rear
>
> From the right
>
> Clean lines, easy to follow markings
>
> The M28 carriage track is standard
>
> Tensioning cables as you would expect
>
> Solid craftsmanship.  View from left rear of platnum
>
> View from right rear of platnum
>
>
> The only problems I see with this set is the keyboard pinions need
restoration or repinning.  These snapped when the unit was shipped to me
originally.  There are
> many ways to repin and I decided it was better to let
> the new owner make this call.
>
>
> When this is done, the key pushrods which rest in a series of slots will
need to be checked for proper placement after the keyboard pins have been
replaced.
>
>
>
> Nevertheless, there's nothing quite like a very pretty M28 unit.  For
those of you unable to accomodate the room a full KSR requires, here is a
unit for you.
>
>
>
> If you've avoided buying a M28 because you just don't have time for the
overhaul, cleaning and repair, this would be a good candidate.  Requires
minimum room.
> If you are a collector and need an example of the compact M28, here is a
good one which can serve as a standard to compare others by.
>
> Payment by bank check or money order.  Buyer's take note: this is a very
heavy unit and must be shipped in two cartons.  Buyer must pay $40 for
packing and handling plus the winning bid amount plus FedEx Economy Ground
shipping which is the least expensive method to date.  By bidding, buyer
accepts these provisions and agrees to pay within 10 days of auction close.
Buyer further accepts the "as is" nature of a vintage piece along with all
responsibility for proper use, maintenance and operation.  No manual is
available but some documentation is supplied along with suggestions for
further information sourcework.
>
>  Please read my "About Me" section.
>
> Internation Bidders Welcome if serviced by DHL Air Cargo
> Compute your estimated shipping from New Orleans International Airport
(70001) to your country using DHL's Air Cargo Express Service.
> For example, cost to Japan is approximately $416 US.  The dimensional
weight class for this unit is 77 - 81 lbs US.
>
>
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