[GreenKeys] Newbie q: running open

[tony.podrasky]

GN OMs;

Hey Dave;

"Running Open" is taken from the "loop" (that the 60ma current is on
that signals the magnets/keyboard) is "open" or "broken". In the
"closed" state the machine just sits there idling.

"Running Open" puts a strain on the machine - because it never has a
"rest condition" - when the clutches are locked off and there is less
load on the motor - so "running open" consumes a lot of energy but
produces nothing of value.

Nothing is printed (if there WAS something in the location of the BLANK
character, it would print - but there isn't so the machine just cycles).

In Teletype circles, we refer to someone who is talking but
gibberish is coming out of his mouth as: "Did you hear what so-and-so
said?" "Yeah - aw, he's just running open again".

If you'd like a model 28-RO (printer, but no keyboard) I have one that
is in good condition. It is FREE - BUT you'll have to pay shipping which
could be a bit on the expensive side. I'm guessing the machine weighs in
at 30-40 pounds. You'll also need to procure a T.U. (terminal unit) that
will decode the mark-and-space-tones and turn them into 60ma current to
feed the machine. If you like it enough, you can easily swap out the RO
base for a KEYBOARD base and have a fully operational 28-KSR.

UE,
K2EAA - TONY
NNNN
ZCZC


On 06/27/2015 08:57 PM, Dave Horsfall wrote:
> OK, my only RTTY experience has been of the computer variety, but I'd love
> to learn more about these beasts.
>
> A term I've seen often is "running open"; I understand that it happens
> when there is no signal present (?), but does it print random gibberish,
> or just make a racket?
>
> Thanks.
>

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