[GreenKeys] New to real Teletype

[Jeffrey D Angus]

On 10/18/2015 5:33 PM, Trent Williams wrote:
> Hello from KJ4KAF,
As they say at the AA meetings, "Welcome Trent..."
> Yesterday, I brought home a model 28 KSR.
Nice part.
> His signal feed line appears to bypass almost everything and
> connects directly to the 2 solenoids (wired in parallel).
Welcome to the wonderful world or "previously owned" equipment.
> Is there a way to have the machine print what I type?
Find the connection for the keyboard contacts, and put them in series
with the printer (solenoid coils.)
> Is an ST-6 what I need as well?
For the machine to just "talk to itself" all you need is the loop supply
to provide the current to operate the solenoid. The keyboard, if it is
connected, will provide the local signal. I.e. you see what you type.
> My first goal is to receive anything I can find on the bands
> or the Internet. At some point, I would like to at least
> print what I am typing - will the right TU do this?
An ST-6 will certainly do that. There are a number of different terminal
unit out there.
> This is the first teletype I have ever seen - what an
> incredible mechanical wonder this thing is!
In the words of Mr. Spock, "Fascinating."
> Today, I just signed up to join the email list.
>
> Thanks for any help understanding this, Trent
Like I said, welcome to the group.
Someone here will point you to where the wiring documentation and
other information you'll need is stashed.

Jeff

  


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