[GreenKeys] Another 33 on ebay

[Duncan Brown]

It seems pretty standard in Europe for 5 level machines to have 4 rows. 
As Nick said, the numbers row is locked out unless FIGS is selected first.

I would assume that this was a M32 destined for Europe, or maybe used in 
an European embassy in the US.

So yes, a M32 can have 4 or 5 rows. The way to tell a 5 row M32 from a 
M33 is the upper case characters.

Have fun,

Duncan
K2OEQ

On 6/24/2019 16:36, Nick England wrote:
> OK, This is a new one on me. I always thought a M32 would only have 3 
> rows. I haven't ever seen a M32 up close and personal, but I sure 
> would like to know how a 4-row 5-level keyboard works. To my surprise 
> the keyboard parts manual shows both a 3-row and 4-row key cover.
> AHA - The 32 keyboard lubrication manual shows a a 3-row keyboard - 
> annnnd, wait for it - also a 4-row, 5-level keyboard with a LTRS-FIGS 
> detent mechanism.
> So LTRS locks out the top row and FIGS locks out the QWERTY row.
>
> The 32 keyboard parts book shows the usual Q/1 key as well as Q-only 
> key and 1-only keys.
>
> Well swoggle my horns!
> Every day is a grand day when you learn something new about Teletypes!
> Cheers!
> Nick England K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 3:56 PM Ken Wiebe <me at networkguy.com 
> <mailto:me at networkguy.com>> wrote:
>
>     There is also a unit with a 4-row keyboard listed as a 32.  It
>     includes a pic of the model plate showing "32".
>
>     So correct me if I'm wrong:
>
>     All 3-row keyboards = 32
>     4-row keyboards = 32 or 33
>
>     The 32 I'm referring to is this one, has been listed for quite
>     some time:
>
>     https://www.ebay.com/itm/Telex-Teletype-Machine-Model-32-7BB-Complete-and-Working-1970s/153536819435?hash=item23bf81f0eb:g:39MAAOSwJzpcn6Uz
>
>
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