[GreenKeys] Unusual Teletype machines available in Oklahoma City

Jerry Murphy gfmurphy at earthlink.net
Mon Apr 4 01:09:34 EDT 2016





There is an upcoming sale of some military Teletype machines.  The machines are
located in Oklahoma City.  The sale is being conducted by Government Liquidation
and it will be a sealed bid sale on the internet.

The first machine is an AN/FGC-69 teletypewriter set.  This machine has 3 typing
units and 1 keyboard in a floor cabinet.  It is better known as a 'waterfall' set.
Here's how it is described in NAVELEX 0967-LP-104-0010:
Model 28 Multiple Page Printer Monitor Group. Consists of floor cabinet, 3 friction 
feed typing units, keyboard, 3 synchronous motors and gears for 45.5, 56.9 and 74.2 
baud. 7.42 unit code, 60 Hz, 115VAC. Includes communication symbol arrangement, 3 
paper winders and selective calling feature.

Here's the link to the sale:
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=10877560&convertTo=USD

The second machine is an AN/UGT-4 torn tape transmitter group.  It contains a total
of 6 LXDs that are mounted on 2 bases.  
Here's how it is described in NAVELEX 0967-LP-104-0010:
Model 28 Low Level Torn Tape Transmitter Group.  Consists of floor cabinet, 2 bases, 
2 synchronous motors, 6 transmitter distributors and gears for 75 baud.  7.00 unit 
code, 60 Hz, 115VAC.  Includes 3 numbering modules for tandem operation, MIL-STD-188B 
six volt polar interface and Teletype's TEMPEST feature.  CRITICOM type.

Here's the link to the sale:
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=10877126&convertTo=USD

The FGC-69 set appears to be used but mostly complete.  It is packed in a wooden crate
and it is laying on its back side.  The UGT-4 appears to be in un-used condition.  It
shows no signs of wear or use.

Again, the machines are located in the Oklahoma City area.  Too far for me.  I'm merely 
passing this information along.  I hope someone in the group can rescue these machines.

Jerry Murphy







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