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

[Pete Lancashire]

Ah the memories ...

The shop I was doing the contract work for, converted to Remex punches. Remex
OEMed a punch mechanism from somewhere in Europe, then I think started to
make their own. You could hold the whole thing in one hand (not the
power supply, electronics, etc )
was very reliable and were about 1/10 the price. I don't think it even
had a motor.

Another memory .. you had to be very careful not to touch the punch block after
punching a long run with the Mylar-aluminum-Mylar, .. HOT, VERY HOT.

A pair of ear muffs would had been a good idea as well :-)

On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 9:33 AM,  <dmm at lemur.com> wrote:
>
>>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.
> ===
> Dr. David M. MacMillan * dmm at lemur.com * www.lemur.com & www.CircuitousRoot.com
>
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