[GreenKeys] Attracting the other end's attention

Sun, 20 Apr 2003 18:37:36 +0300

Actually, a tape loop was not necessary.  Just holding
down the LF key for a few seconds would do it.

On the other hand, if the other end was using
a paper spooler to wind up the printed copy, it
might even go unnoticed!

73
Sheldon

Don and Diana Cunningham wrote:

> Surely my memory jogged by Sheldon's message is foggy from the Navy........A
> LF loop on the td to get the shore station's attention?????   (HeHe)
> 73,
> Don, WB5HAK
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sheldon Daitch" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2003 6:52 AM
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Attracting the other end's attention
>
> > I was reminded of another method to make sure you got the attention
> > of the other end of the HF TTY circuit.  Personally, I rang a lot of
> > bells, but an alternative method was to:
> >
> > P(re)S(script): First step was to LOOSEN the Paper Holding
> > Lever on the Greenville machine so paper would only fly
> > out of the TTY at the OTHER END.
> >
> > As I recall, the BEST way, sometimes the ONLY way to
> > get the attention of the operator at the distant end was to
> > PRESS & HOLD the "LF" button and wait for a response!
> >
> >
> > I never did this, but obviously, there were alternatives to
> > the bell!  (Thanks, Bill)/
> >
> > 73
> > Sheldon
> >
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