[GreenKeys] Teletype over the Internet

[teletype at buzbee.net]

The most recent version of HeavyMetal (version 2.4:
http://www.buzbee.net/heavymetal/hm_2_4.zip) has an experimental feature to
connect remote teletypes via a virtual "internet loop".  It is located under
the config menu as something like "listen to TCP port" and "connect to
remote TCP port".

I haven't fully debugged it, but if there is interest I could get it going.
The main thing I used it for was to telnet in to my Model 20 and print
things out.  As far as the "virutal internet loop" goes, I think I
envisioned that one participant would serve as a hub and others would
connect.  The tricky part was echoing loop input such that you didn't wind
up with a bad feedback loop. 

Anyway, let me know what you all would like and I'll see what I can do.

...Bill Buzbee
http;//www.homebrewcpu.com


-----Original Message-----
From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Robert House
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 5:50 PM
To: NNN7DXB at aol.com
Cc: Greenkeys
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Teletype over the Internet

Dave,

With the great software program HEAVY METAL you can receive ASCII from  
the Associated Press and change it to whatever code and speed you want.
This makes for great demonstrations.  It is especially useful for  
changing ASCII to 6 level TeletypeSetting TTS code so that a Model 20  
can print the news in upper and lower case.
I imagine that with a little effort the same program could be used  
over a system such as SKYPE or other VoIP or messaging channel such as  
used for passing messages to cell phones.
I think Richard Gilingham and Bill Buzbee are the two that have enough  
knowledge to make this work out.

Jack Hart and I thought it would be cool to have 8 level ASCII  
teletypes with modems available to call and connect to each other to  
send messages, much like we do on this list.
There just are not enough folks out there with a 33, 35, or 37 machine  
with a dial up modem to warrant publishing a directory.  Then of  
course you would have to call the person first to
have them put the machine on line.  I suppose if there were enough  
interest you could put a FAX switch on the line to detect a modem  
calling.

I guess I have rambled on to far.

George Hutchison, Have a nice Spring day wherever you are.

Don
K9TTY


On 1 Jun 2008, at 6:01 PM, NNN7DXB at aol.com wrote:

All:

Ideas and Thoughts:.....

With the tremendous interest in teletype, teletypewriters, teletype
equipment, converters, and all of the equipment and technical
knowledge that seems to be so prevalent on this list, has anyone given
any thought to devising a way to get Teletype Traffic Over The
Internet working? I think there are enough folks with enough knowledge
who could get this going, if we can develop interest.

I am aware that ITTY exists, but as we have seen, it has problems.

We need more than one online Internet Teletype outlet......

Perhaps its time for someone else to pick up the ball and run with it,
and maybe come up with a different application, such as a send/receive
system, or a 100 wpm RO, ASCII to Baudot converters, etc for use
online via the Internet wherein many folks can participate, provide
input, promote the hobby and enjoy the machinery and their operations.

It is apparent that many folks are interested in keeping teletype  
machines
and traffic alive.....so, why not do it?

Give it some thought, and perhaps it's worth talking about....

Dave





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