[GreenKeys] WTB: Model 32

[Paul Heller]

Hi Rick,

A model 32 needs a gear change for 60WPM. The default gear is 66WPM.

I’d suggest a Teletype model 15 or 28 instead, which is a lot easier to find and will be set for the right speed. The model 15 was the ham RTTY workhorse in the day. If you find one, especially a model 15, it was very likely used previously by a ham and is ready to go after cleanup and lubrication. 

I see you are in the northeast, New Hampshire. Keep an eye out on eBay and craigslist. They do indeed show up. Members here in Greenkeys post as well when they see them. 

Paul
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> On Jul 7, 2020, at 4:06 AM, Rick Boswell <frboswell at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> New member here. First licensed in 1957 with call sign K8EZB. In 2017, I returned to amateur radio after a 50+ year inactive period. Before my temporary retirement from amateur radio decades ago, it was my intent to get into RTTY with electromechanical gear, but life intervened before I could get to it. Now that I am back, I’d like to give this a try (I think). Have RTTY up and running on my 7610 in AFSK and FSK modes using WinWarbler/MMTTY. Would now like to add an electromechanical terminal. (There is something still appealing about the clatter of a teleprinter!) Have been doing a little homework and, so far, it looks like a Model 32 RO/KSR/ASR would be a suitable choice. Ideally, I’d like to find a 32 in excellent working and cosmetic condition, and with suitable electronics for amateur radio use, as I have very limited shop facilities, test gear, and relevant experience to do a restoration. Questions: 1) is a Model 32 an appropriate choice? 2) Any pointers as to where to obtain this gear? Any guidance much appreciated.
> 
>  An (easier?) alternative may be to develop a helper app for MMTTY that plays teleprinter sounds through the computer audio system somewhat like the synthetic exhaust sounds piped through the audio system in modern performance cars!  ;-)
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rick, K8EZB
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