[GreenKeys] Unusual Teletype machines available in Oklahoma City
Pete Lancashire
pete at petelancashire.com
Mon Apr 4 22:13:17 EDT 2016
Looks like the FGC-69 has been pulled
On Sun, Apr 3, 2016 at 10:09 PM, Jerry Murphy <gfmurphy at earthlink.net>
wrote:
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> 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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