[GreenKeys] Interesting item on eBay web site item#2085773208: Odd Computer Digital Teletype Code Device

[wa2hwj@worldnet.att.net]

This gadget is described in the RSGB Teleprinter Handbook. It supposedly can send the FOX message, but I can't tell if the disk is coded from the picture. It normally plugs into a test set front panel.
Jack WA2HWJ

Title of item:	Odd Computer Digital Teletype Code Device
Seller:	toober
Starts:	Jan-01-03 18:51:48 PST
Ends:	Jan-11-03 18:51:48 PST
Price:	Currently $3.25
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Item Description:		
	Radiation 14-106A TDMS Coder

Here is an odd little plug-in box, part of some unknown larger system. This thing, made by Radiation Inc. (gotta love those Cold War industry names), is called a TDMS coder. I have no idea what that means. 

This thing looks like it spits out a digital code for a Teletype. The gold plated disk has some sort of encoding, maybe something like a WHO-IS drum found in 33s. Maybe it spits out the �brown fox� line for testing.

Nice! Untested. It should work OK - it is very easy to manually step the relay with a finger - nothing seems jammed. Pretty small - the disk is only about 2 inches in diameter. Fun toy.

Terms of sale

Buyer pays all USPS (not UPS) shipping and very reasonable handling. Insurance and/or tracking is optional and extra. New York residents can figure on paying sales tax. Payment by money order or cashiers check is preferred, but personal and company checks are accepted subject to a ten day delay for clearance. Please include a description or lot number with payment - those that do not will not get positive feedback. Bad bidders are not welcome, and I reserve the right to cancel a sale due to excessive negative feedback, hidden or not. Email with questions will be answered within a day or two. Copyright 2003, Federal Signal and Ironworks, Inc.

Good luck! 




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