[GreenKeys] M15RO on with unusual cover...

[Don Robert House]

George H or Ricebox Jim could answer that.

I believe it has to do with some of the parts being made of a lighter  
alloy and frequent lubrication.
The transmitter has no problem running at 60, 67, 75, or 100 wpm...  
but the typing unit is a different story.

Best,
Don


On 20 Feb 2014, at 5:11 PM, Charles Ring wrote:


On 2/20/2014 1142, Kenneth Gartland wrote:
> Hi all...
>
> Very interesting cover, I have never seen one like it...I have  
> worked on M15/20's in many newsrooms, but this is unique. It
> does look like Teletype in origin, as for the perfect fit, similar
> mounting studs etc., as the main cover has for the front apron.
>
> The printer itself is rather bare-bones, cast iron unit, probably
> an x-military unit, as anti-fungal markings red/orange are
> still visible on typing unit, base and motor. Many news agencies  
> such as UP & AP bought tons of these after the War. Unit also shows  
> to have been modified for 75WPM based on #5 bellcrank.
>

What does a 15 need for 75WPM other  than motor gears?

-- 
Charles Ring W3NU
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