[GreenKeys] Fwd: Re: Teletypes in NW Oregon

[Duncan Brown]

Forgot to mention: David said he is about 25 miles NE of Astoria.

Duncan

On 18-Mar-20 17:09, Duncan Brown wrote:
> I spoke to David Mercado briefly today. He doesn't know what he has, 
> doesn't want any money for it, just wants it to go to a good home. He 
> doesn't seem to be in a hurry, but also said he couldn't help pack it up.
>
> I told him folks at Greenkeys were trying to get together to see the 
> place and see exactly what is there.  So someone in the NW needs to 
> contact him & arrange to start picking up what we Geenkeyers want and 
> see what else is there.
>
> I will need help getting the TT-30/AGA-1 & AN/TGC-29 packed up and 
> shipped. I will pay shipping.  These units are military & rugged, so 
> packing shouldn't be too critical (other than weight)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Duncan Brown, K2OEQ
> USASA    31J30
>
> Antique Wireless Assoc. Museum,
>   Asst. Curator, Commercial Equipment
> (also chief TTY op & repairman)
>
> www.antiquewireless.org
>
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject:     Re: [GreenKeys] Teletypes in NW Oregon
> Date:     Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:23:32 -0400
> From:     Duncan Brown <duncanancy at earthlink.net>
> To:     greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
>
>
>
> I'm Interested in the AN/TGC-29 & TT-30/AGA-1 machines for the AWA 
> Museum, but would have to figure out shipping.
> I'll give him a call.
>
> Duncan
> K2OEQ
>
> On 18-Mar-20 12:08, Harold Hallikainen wrote:
>> >From Telecom Digest
>>
>>
>> Message-ID: <c564ea87-637b-4bf9-91d2-644a4b3b6dfd at googlegroups.com>
>> Date: 8 Mar 2020 20:42:44 -0700
>> From: David Mercado <invalid at see-text.telecom-digest.org>
>> Subject: [telecom] Teletype machines
>>
>> I just bought a property and some Teletype machines and their manuals
>> and paper rolls were left behind and came with it in the sale. All are
>> available. Items are near the Nortwest Oregon area, near Astoria.
>> Anyone can feel free to reach out to me at 503-706-7323.
>>
>> Please, phone calls only on initial contact, no texts.
>>
>> Do not reply on this forum as I do not intend to check it.
>>
>> ***** Moderator's Note *****
>>
>> Mr. Mercado seems to have bought some sort of maintenance depot, and
>> he sent me a lot of pictures of the things that are available. There
>> may be other machines, but I couldn't get all the pictures downloaded
>> from my cell phone.
>>
>> The pictures show a TELEX, a TWX, and a plain 33 ASR machine, a model
>> 14, and a Model 35 ASR, plus various kinds of test equipment.
>>
>> Neither I nor the Telecome Digest can guarantee these units, and all
>> the usual caveats apply. No money has or will change hands: this is a
>> notice for the readers only. If anyone who knows Teletype gear is near
>> the site Mr. Mercado has purchased, please consider contacting him to
>> visit it, and send me more details on the units which are being
>> offered. Thanks in advance.
>>
>> If anyone is on the Greenkeys list, please let me know, and post this
>> over there too. TIA.
>>
>> The images are at http://telecom-digest.org/teletype/
>>
>> Bill Horne
>> Moderator
>>
>