[GreenKeys] GreenKeys] Associated Press Model 15 RO and a BRPE punch on Craigslist in Syracuse NY

[dmm at lemur.com]

>Greenkeyers:  I contacted the seller and he has confirmed by
>photo that the AP printer is a Model 15.  Here is the link to
>the ad: 
>   http://syracuse.craigslist.org/atq/2389519421.html

If, as the seller says, this equipment was used for tape controlling a 
Linotype, then wouldn't it be more likely that it is a Model 20 (6-level)?
That's what the Teletypesetter and compatible (e.g., Star Parts
Autosetter) systems required.

The BRPE would punch 5, 6, 7, or 8-level, "depending on the
unit and punch block selected".

It is interesting that he suggests that the BRPE was used with a PDP.  
They were also used with standalone special-purpose computers such
as the Compugraphics JusTape (which would read an unjustified tape,
process it, and use a BRPE to punch a nominally justified tape for
input into the TTS Operating Unit).

Alas, NY is just a bit too far from me to make this practical.
I hope it finds a good home.

Regards,
David M.
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Dr. David M. MacMillan * dmm at lemur.com * www.lemur.com & www.CircuitousRoot.com

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