[GreenKeys] UGC-129

Sun, 3 Feb 2002 15:54:47 -0800

Jack,
Where does one get cables for a UGC-129 ? or UGC- 129 (V) ?

Don

>If you want a neat little machine, get one of the UGC129's that
>are on Ebay occasionally (or at Fair Radio). They handle
>ASCII and Baudot and use regular paper and ribbons (the "Underwood"
>tyopewriter ribbon that you can get at any office supply
>store). These machine are easy to hook up and seem to run fine.
>I have both models...there is one with a flourescent display and one
>without. The display is a one-line readout of what is being typed.
>My machine with that feature works except for the display! And,
>the UGC129 doesn't weigh a ton!
>
>Jack WA2HWJ
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [email protected]
>[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Eugene Hertz
>Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 1:08 PM
>To: '[email protected]'
>Subject: [GreenKeys] HELP! With UGC-74A(V)
>
>
>Dear greenkeyers...
>
>I have been on this mailing list for probably over a year without owning
>any equipment..About six months ago, I decided to finally take the plunge
>and bought a TT-745/UGC-74A(v) from ebay.  In that time I've owned it, it
>always looked in good condition, but I could never find the time to delve
>into it.  Last night I finally set up a space in my basement and began to
>open it up...
>
>Although the unit internally looks to be in great condition (was last
>serviced at the tobyhana base in 1982), I was presented with a problem so
>bad, I', thinking of throwing the darn thing in the trash!
>
>Throughout the entire guts of this unit, is the strangest, STICKIEST gray
>material I have ever seen in my life.  In some areas it has the consistency
>of 6 month old bubble gum, and in other areas it is as thin as maple syrup.
>  It is nearly everywhere. I figured it wouldnt be so bad to clean up as I
>expected to dismantle the unit and clean each part. However, this sticky
>stuff is like nothing you can imagine. I litterally spent two hours last
>night just trying to get it off the bottom plastic circuit board protector.
>
>At this rate, I would have the unit finished in time for my funeral.  Any
>one have any advice?  I spent $45 for the item and another $55 for
>shipping.  Should I get rid of it, get another unit and chalk it off to
>experience?
>
>Is there anyone in NYC area that might have one for sale? (preferably one
>with power and data cables!)
>Or ...hmmm..anyone interested in a very sticky unit?
>
>Some of the reasons I chose the 74A over everything I had seen in the past
>were:
>1. really cool military looking equipment
>2. nice keyboard
>3. takes baudot and ascii
>4. takes rs232 and current loop
>5. relatively compact (although incredibly heavy at 100lbs)
>5. Used real characters not dot matrix...
>
>I am not THAT familiar with all the possible teleprinters out there (I'm
>not a ham, just want to receive) But this one seem to fit the bill.
>
>Your advice is GREATLY appreciated!
>Very sticky and frustrated,
>
>Eugene Hertz
>(no call)
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