[GreenKeys] Unique 'Ruggedized' M15KSR...

[Larry Tighe]

HI Ken,

Thanks for the thoughts on the Model 15 "hybrid".  I'll take more pix and 
same for the data plate and have them on a URL.

lar
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken L. Gartland" <trnsrme at glinx.com>
To: <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 3:07 PM
Subject: [GreenKeys] Unique 'Ruggedized' M15KSR...


> Hi all...
>
> I can't. help but comment on Larrys' fine example of
> this truly unique M15KSR...I have never seen anything like it!  None of my 
> documentation on the M.15 mentions it, nor
> are there any parts references...
>
> I know up here in Canada, the Royal Canadian Navy used
> shipboard M15's in a 'Ruggedized' set up, with the heavy duty shock 
> mounts, base to table hold-down bolts etc.
>
> I can recall some of the older guys in our shop discussing these printers, 
> but they appeared to have the standardized base & typing unit set up. 
> Apparently the spacing clutch
> spring was beefed up considerably to allow positive spacing
> when the machine was tilted up on the R.H.S.. I gess it
> wud put more tension of the felt spacing clutch. I believe also there was 
> a heavier carriage return spring & some kind
> of improved dashpot mech. to cushion the CR.
>
> I noticed on Larry's machine, the power & signal lines
> enter from the L.H.S. rear, on a model 28 type terminal
> block. Don't. know if this TTY factory or not, or if
> a 'Retro' by USN.
>
> I suspect this unit may have been of Korean war or later
> vintage due to the extensive use of the aluminum alloy
> castings. If one looks closely at the pictures of the
> rear of the typing unit/base, one will see the rear crossbar
> of the typing unit appears to be the older black iron type
> (Look near the figs/lttrs shift bar area). This wud increase the strength 
> in this area...
>
> It wud be nice if Larry cud supply the base I.D. tag
> designation and the typing unit serial nbr. This wud help
> us to 'Date' this particular machine.
>
> I hope there are more comments on this truly remarkable
> Model 15KSR...
>
> Tks much!
>
> Ken VE3-HMQ
>