[GreenKeys] US Army Signal Corps Model 19

[Bob Camp]

Hi

When you plug that supply in for the first time - do it outdoors. If  
the selenium stack goes, it really is a stinker ...

If you have a variac, use it. It may or may not help protect things,  
but it's worth doing.

Bob

On Jan 24, 2008, at 3:04 AM, Steve Scott wrote:

> Hello everyone. I just acquired a 1949 US Army Signal Corps Model 19.
> Overall it seems
>
> in decent condition. I intend to place it in service if possible.
>
> I do not have any previous experience with Teletype equipment other  
> than
> using Model 28's
>
> (never working on) at K2USA in the late 60's. Will soon begin the  
> cleaning
> and lubrication
>
> of the machine. I will probably have many questions for members of  
> Greenkeys
> in the coming months.
>
> I have seen schematics of a Teletype power supply using tubes. This  
> machine
> came with a power supply
>
> weighing about 88 pounds that has a selenium rectifier stack. I have
> schematics of everything
>
> except the power supply.
>
> Does anyone have any information on this type of power supply?
>
>
>
> Steve Scott, K4XB
>
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