[GreenKeys] Model 28 ASR and KSR in Iowa

[Gary Buda]

I know of a model 28ASR and model 28KSR (military table top version) available 
in central Iowa.  
73's 
Gary WA0NDN
NNNN

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>    1. Re: Fw: TELETYPE NEEDS A GOOD HOME (jfiery222 at AOL.com)
>    2. Re: Vintage Model 28 cabinet (Don Robert House)
>    3. Model 14 refurb complete (John Nagle)
>    4. Re: Model 14 refurb complete (David Effa)
>    5. Re: Model 14 refurb complete (Don Robert House)
>    6. Model 28ASR & Owner (George B. Hutchison)
>    7. Re: Model 14 refurb complete (W2HX)
>    8. Fwd: Teletype Machine Model 28 ASR (Clear Spring, MD) $800 on
>       Craigslist in D.C. (Bill Horne)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:47:37 +0000
> From: jfiery222 at AOL.com
> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Fw: TELETYPE NEEDS A GOOD HOME
> To: "Steve Ripper" <steveripper at comcast.net>,
> 	greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net,	"'George B. Hutchison'"
> 	<w7tty at olypen.com>, greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Cc: W8NDB at arrl.net
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> Hey my wife posted an ad on the site for a model 28 ASR we have that came
> from my grandfather when he worked for Western Union at their station in
> Ft. Detrick, MD. The machine we have came from Site R in PA, and was
> obtained & repaired/restored by my grandfather prior to his retirement in
> 1977.  When she posted it she did not put our location down and a lot of
> other info about it. Can one of you help me out with info for me getting 
> ad she posted edited? Also, what is a fair price for both parties for a
> working 28 ASR any way? I'm certain my grandfather would love to know it is
> being used again after all the time and care he put into it. Thanks a lot,
> J Fiery
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Steve Ripper" <steveripper at comcast.net>
> Sender: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:06:48
> To: 'George B. Hutchison'<w7tty at olypen.com>; <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: <W8NDB at arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Fw: TELETYPE NEEDS A GOOD HOME
>
> George:
>
> Thanks for posting the information on Bob's machine in Mansfield, Ohio. I
> have contacted Bob and will be visiting him next Wednesday to make the
> pickup. He is only 183 miles southeast of me which is just about at my
> limit considering the price of fuel these days and that my 6.0L Silverado
> is averaging 16MPG.
>
> Cheers,
> ?
> Steve Ripper
> steveripper at comcast.net
> steve.ripper at gmail.com
> Howell, Michigan
> Mobile: 248-787-0705
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of George B. Hutchison
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 4:49 AM
> To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Cc: W8NDB at arrl.net
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Fw: TELETYPE NEEDS A GOOD HOME
>
> GreenKeyers - - -
>
> Picked up the model 15 in Renton that was on Craig's List.
>
> It's an old AP machine with AP brass tags, very good condition, and what
> appears to be a 66 speed gear set, and wiring that indicates it might have
> been a radio wire machine at some time. It's an RO with no cover.
>
> Pretty stiff with congealed/ossified grease, but a few hours in surgery and
> it will perk as new.
>
> HOT TIP FOLLOWS!!!
>
> Machine available in OHIO...
>
> The accompanying message was in the mailbox when I got here. Please follow
> through as you see fit.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ROBERT HARLAN
> To: w7tty at olypen.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:52 PM
> Subject: TELETYPE NEEDS A GOOD HOME
>
>
>   Hi George,
>
>       I hate to bother you with this, but I am having very limited success
> in finding Teletype collectors here in Ohio.  My problem, I have a Model 19
> (I think) Page printer with tape punch and tape reader that needs to go to
> a good home.  I am located in Mansfield Ohio.  We are located half way
> between Cleveland and Columbus.  Do you have any way to contact any mailing
> lists to see if we can find a good home for this guy??  He has seen Amateur
> service, but I think he is only lightly modified.  I think he is  pretty
> much complete, with the exception of 3 keytops.
>   If you can direct me to anyone that would give this marvel a good home,
> it is theirs just for removing it from my basement.  I am at 419 755 7777
> 7-4 EDT Work number, and my home number is 419 756 4321.
>
> Thanks for any help you can give!!!
>
> 73,
> Bob Harlan
> W8NDB at arrl.net
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:17:57 -0500
> From: Don Robert House <Packard42 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Vintage Model 28 cabinet
> To: George B. Hutchison <w7tty at olypen.com>
> Cc: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net, Jim Haynes <jhhaynes at earthlink.net>
> Message-ID: <66327FF5-5F25-4986-A798-27D926FF6BB8 at gmail.com>
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> GEORGE,
>
> I STILL SAY YOU SHOULD WRITE BOOKS, PLAYS, AND SCREEN PLAYS!
>
> DON
> K9TTY
>
>
> On 18 Mar 2011, at 3:19 AM, George B. Hutchison wrote:
>
> Dear Mr. Haynes - - -
>
> What you are in need of is an old Air Force Manual designated "Manual
> 99MA".
>
> The Manual is very good. It tells you all about the Power Distribution
> Panel.
>
> There are complex electrical diagrams designed to enlighten savvy
> personnel
> and bewilder the disadvantaged.
>
> It discusses at length a device depicted as an "Automatic Typer".
>
> It does state in the safety precautions that there are hazardous
> voltages
> inside.
>
> It is also somewhat adamant about the necessity of having a First Aid
> Resuscitation Chart posted nearby.
>
> It further states that you are not allowed to work on it alone.
>
> And as the guy hawking the two widgets for $19.95 on TV implores:  "BUT
> WAIT!! THERE"S MORE".
>
> The manufacturer has issued a ninety-day warranty. All you have to do is
> return it to the factory Post-Paid and they will fix it for you if the
> defect is proven to be the manufacturer's fault.
>
> The manufacturer is some Fly-By-Night bunch calling themselves the
>
>                             TELETYPE CORPORATION
>                                CHICAGO 14, ILLINOIS
>
> The only date discernable in this crummy book is on the very first page
> whereon in the upper right hand corner where it says "MAY, 1953".
>
> The photos are in living Black and White. Close scrutiny of the photo
> of the
> innards of the cabinet definitely show three, count 'em THREE, Terminal
> Strips side by side, noticeably shorter than what the average teletype
> enthusiast most often encounters, which is two much longer terminal
> strips.
>
> Jim, I seriously doubt that a person of your ilk can live without a
> copy of
> Manual MA99.
>
> This manual is Rated "G" and is suitable reading for the whole family.
>
> Of course, there is an alternative to Manual 99MA.
>
> We teletype doctors are allowed to prescribe generics in the event
> availability of the called-for medication is limited.
>
> We here at BS, Incorporated try and find the best substitute possible,
> and
> in your case we strongly recommend you consider acquiring a book
> approved by
> the Navy Bureau of Ships (BuShips, in the vernacular of former swabbies,
> squids, jarheads, and other flotsam and jetsam that clutter the seas and
> oceans of the world) dated 9 July, 1952, and is the revered NAVSHIPS
> 91713
> publication, entitled:
>
>                       INSTRUCTION BOOK
>
>                                      for
>
>                        TELETYPEWRITERS
>                     TT-47A/UG, TT-48A/UG
>                  TT-69A/UG AND TT-70A/UG
>
> Manufactured by a knock-off company composed of varlets, cutpurses,
> ne'er-do-wells and slaggards calling themselves -
>
>                  TELETYPE CORPORATION
>                       CHICAGO,  ILLINOIS
>
> Obviously less prosperous and inferior because they were not allowed
> to put
> the "14" in their company's address.
>
> What can I say, Jim???
>
> Supplies are running out, so call soon 360-683-3235 or 360-775-1128
> and ask
> the nice man who might answer the phone to reserve you a copy of one
> of the
> suggested manuals.
>
> Both manuals come in a sturdy hard cover edition bound in classic U.S.
> Government Grey, with stylish Government Black lettering.
>
> Unfortunately, Navy version of the  manual is rated "R" due to the
> fact that
> the authors of this version have included expletives such as MX-1114/
> UG or
> MX-1115A/UG, because sailors swear a lot and cannot understand the
> material
> unless an off-color word or two is added to clarify the meaning of
> what the
> author is trying to say.
>
> Jim, again I beseech you and urge you to call early and avoid the rush.
>
> Negotiate cautiously. These manuals are PRICELESS!! If you have to
> mention a
> price, you CANNOT afford to buy.
>
> We employ either US Government certified delivery, or as an
> alternative, men
> in brown utility fashions can be coerced into delivering your copy,
> either
> means doing so for a modest fee, to be reimbursed by the purchaser.
>
> And now we return to our Japanese science-fact epic: "Roentgens In The
> Early
> Spring" - starring Bigga Soo-nami and Meltdown Matsushita.
>
> W7TTY
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:26:15 -0700
> From: John Nagle <nagle at animats.com>
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Model 14 refurb complete
> To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4D83BFE7.3050106 at animats.com>
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>
>     Here's the "after" picture for the Model 14 printing unit.
>
>       http://www.aetherltd.com/public/papertapespoolermed01.jpg
>
> Just completed a few hours of typing as a test prior to the
> Steampunk Exhibition next week.  It's printing the Reuters
> news feed.
>
> I have a paper tape supplier, Captain Industrial Ltd in Fujian province,
> China.  I have a few sample reels, as shown in the picture,
> that work fine in the Model 14.  I'm having a larger order made up,
> but delivery may take some weeks by ship.  I'll post pricing and
> availability when the tape arrives.
>
> 				John Nagle
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:35:07 -0500
> From: David Effa <wd9itr at arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Model 14 refurb complete
> To: nagle at animats.com
> Cc: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID:
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>
> John,
>
> I must say you do great work!  Beautiful.
>
> -Dave
>
> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM, John Nagle <nagle at animats.com> wrote:
> > ? ?Here's the "after" picture for the Model 14 printing unit.
> >
> > ? ? ?http://www.aetherltd.com/public/papertapespoolermed01.jpg
> >
> > Just completed a few hours of typing as a test prior to the
> > Steampunk Exhibition next week. ?It's printing the Reuters
> > news feed.
> >
> > I have a paper tape supplier, Captain Industrial Ltd in Fujian province,
> > China. ?I have a few sample reels, as shown in the picture,
> > that work fine in the Model 14. ?I'm having a larger order made up,
> > but delivery may take some weeks by ship. ?I'll post pricing and
> > availability when the tape arrives.
> >
> > ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?John Nagle
> >
> >
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:39:27 -0500
> From: Don Robert House <Packard42 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Model 14 refurb complete
> To: nagle at animats.com
> Cc: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <A0976894-5D88-42C1-8A5C-65E7885DE689 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
>
> THANKS AGAIN JOHN - FOR ALL YOU DO!
> Don
> K9TTY
>
>
> On 18 Mar 2011, at 3:26 PM, John Nagle wrote:
>
>     Here's the "after" picture for the Model 14 printing unit.
>
>       http://www.aetherltd.com/public/papertapespoolermed01.jpg
>
> Just completed a few hours of typing as a test prior to the
> Steampunk Exhibition next week.  It's printing the Reuters
> news feed.
>
> I have a paper tape supplier, Captain Industrial Ltd in Fujian province,
> China.  I have a few sample reels, as shown in the picture,
> that work fine in the Model 14.  I'm having a larger order made up,
> but delivery may take some weeks by ship.  I'll post pricing and
> availability when the tape arrives.
>
> 				John Nagle
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:59:27 -0800
> From: "George B. Hutchison" <w7tty at olypen.com>
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Model 28ASR & Owner
> To: <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
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>
> GreenKeyers - - -
>
> I just got off of the phone with Mr. John Fiery, the owner of a Model 28ASR
> which was a treasure of his grandfather, a former WU Teletype Repairman.
>
> I shall not go into detail, but I am incredibly pleased and humbled by this
> young man, who has expressed a desire to actually make the machine he has
> work.
>
> He stated that he has a 9 year old daughter who has the interest and
> ability to comprehend and deal with technical subjects to which she has
> been introduced.
>
> Mr. Fiery lives about twenty minutes from Frederick, Maryland, in a little
> town called Clear Spring.
>
> Are there any GreenKeyers living in his part of the world who would be
> willing to take this pair of potential enthusiasts under their wing and
> mentor them into full-time, superbly familiarized (addicted to/with) the
> amazing science and black arts of teletype machine ownership and operation?
>
> I am shipping a Flesher TU-170 so that he can connect his computer up so he
> can watch ITTY with it.
>
> We do need more younger people interested in carrying on with the survival
> of these important relics of American Communications History, so why not
> join in and fuel the spark that we all have felt in our younger days?
>
> His e-mail is jfiery222 at aol.com.
>
> Thjanks in advance - - -
>
> George - W7TTY - ITTY Central
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:26:13 -0400
> From: "W2HX" <w2hx at w2hx.com>
> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Model 14 refurb complete
> To: nagle at animats.com,	greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <003301cbe5cc$44b85010$ce28f030$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> John, do you happen to know which city in Fujian? I travel there a few
> times a year (Xiamen)
>
> 73 Eugene W2HX
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Nagle
> Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 4:26 PM
> To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Model 14 refurb complete
>
>     Here's the "after" picture for the Model 14 printing unit.
>
>       http://www.aetherltd.com/public/papertapespoolermed01.jpg
>
> Just completed a few hours of typing as a test prior to the
> Steampunk Exhibition next week.  It's printing the Reuters
> news feed.
>
> I have a paper tape supplier, Captain Industrial Ltd in Fujian province,
> China.  I have a few sample reels, as shown in the picture,
> that work fine in the Model 14.  I'm having a larger order made up,
> but delivery may take some weeks by ship.  I'll post pricing and
> availability when the tape arrives.
>
> 				John Nagle
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:00:15 -0400
> From: Bill Horne <bill at horne.net>
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Fwd: Teletype Machine Model 28 ASR (Clear Spring,
> 	MD) $800 on Craigslist in D.C.
> To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4D84001F.50802 at horne.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> FYI the list. I'm not involved.
>
> W1AC
>
> <http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/sys/2272736478.html>
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