[GreenKeys] 32KSR - You can tell it's MATTEL... it's swell!

Wed, 1 Jan 2003 17:40:37 -0600

Yes, I meant the dial.  There should be two power supplies in the 
base of the machine.  Both have fuses to check.  One is the power 
supply for the reader; the other is a local power supply that keeps 
the machine running closed during the dialing and connection process. 
You can experiment with the polarity of the supply to see how it 
works best for you.

Good luck,
Don

>This is great information, but a couple questions.  I have my first 32ASR
>(working on obtaining a 28) but I can only get it to not run open by wedging
>the CONN switch open.  Did you mean turning the phone dial instead?  Didn't
>see that made an diference.  Also, is there a loop supply built in or do I
>need another source?
>
>Sorry if these are simple questions but it's my first 32 and kind of feeling
>my way around.
>
>Thanks and 73 Bill WM4SG
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Don Robert House
>To: Wayne LeTourneau
>Cc: [email protected] ; David Weil
>Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 12:27 PM
>Subject: [GreenKeys] 32KSR - You can tell it's MATTEL... it's swell!
>
>
>Wayne,
>
>I have worked on most Teletype machines, from the 12 to the 37.  If
>you would like my personal opinion... I would clean up the 32 and let
>it sit as a static display.  The 32, 33, and 38 were all low cost
>machines and are very frustrating to work on.  I believe the 28 ASR
>to be one of the finest machines Teletype ever made.  I suggest you
>concentrate on it.  Manuals are available on both machines, and you
>can probably find much of what you need on line at http://www.rtty.com
>
>If the 32 you have is a former TELEX all you have to do us hook up
>120 - 130 volts DC, 60 ma to the mounting cord.  To work in the local
>mode the dial has to be blocked in an off-normal position.
>
>If you want to see a 32 in action with great detail, watch your TV
>Guide for a documentary on the life of Robert MacNamara.  The working
>title was "Wilson's Ghost"  We provided all of the IBM and Teletype
>support for the movie.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Don
>Curator, NADCOMM
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