[GreenKeys] Nodel 28 Reperf Question

[Richard M. Gillingham]

I bet the rubber/plastic/whatever hammer that strikes the ribbon against the 
tape and drum has gone away.  Dunno where to fine new ones.  Even new old 
stock will be brittle or mush by now.

Good luck,
Gil, W1RG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Dillman" <ddillman at igc.org>
To: <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 12:13 PM
Subject: [GreenKeys] Nodel 28 Reperf Question


>
> About a year ago, The Maritime Radio Historical Society was donated a 
> Model 28ASR in excellent condition.  Yesterday, I got it going at the KPH 
> receive site (see URL below for more information on the KPH project).
>
> After loading the machine with new paper and tape and two new ribbons it 
> was working flawlessly.
>
> But then, while punching a tape, I noted a change of tone in when the 
> reperforator operated.  Closer inspection revealed that the tape was still 
> being punched but letters were not being typed on the tape.  The tape drum 
> extended forward and spun with each letter, but no letter appeared on the 
> tape.
>
> We don't have a manual for the reperforator, but hope to soon.  meanwhile, 
> do any of the Model 28 experts have a diagnosis or suggestions about where 
> to look for the problem?
>
> Regards,
>
> RD
>
> NNNN
>
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> Richard Dillman, W6AWO
> Maritime Radio Historical Society
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