[GreenKeys] 33asr question

Wed May 6 22:55:30 EDT 2020

DBO 

You are right, of course. The three row keyboard should have been the tip-off right from 
the beginning. Although there were some four row, five level machines made for Europe, 
I'm told. The top row was numerals only. Don't see a reason for this but it must have had 
some appeal, along the way for Teletype to make them. 

Doug, it looks like you will have to keep looking if what you need is an eight level ASCI 
machine. 

Good luck on your search. 

Ralph - W8ROI 

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From: daveouwerkerk at aol.com 
To: "Ralph Irish" <w8roi at wowway.com>, w9ddd at tapr.org 
Cc: "nv0r" <nv0r01 at gmail.com>, greenkeys at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:45:50 PM 
Subject: RE: [GreenKeys] 33asr question 

I only see 3 rows of keys. My Model 33 has 4 rows of keys. 

N6DBO 

From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net <greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Ralph Irish 
Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 7:34 PM 
To: w9ddd at tapr.org 
Cc: nv0r <nv0r01 at gmail.com>; greenkeys at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] 33asr question 

John 

Your examination was much closer than mine! I agree that the space between the two guide pins 

is much closer to 11/16" than 1". I guess they used the same tape gate for both models. 

Also, the place where the tape exits is easily 1" wide, but again, Teletype used the same parts as 

much as possible. The limited view of the tape in the machine also appears to be 5 level as opposed 

to 8 level. If there had been some punched tape sticking out the end of the gate, there would be no 

questions at all. 

Thanks for your sharp eyes! 

73, 

Ralph - W8ROI 

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From: w9ddd at tapr.org 

To: "nv0r" < nv0r01 at gmail.com > 
Cc: "Ralph Irish" < w8roi at wowway.com >, greenkeys at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:20:46 PM 
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] 33asr question 

I think you need to look at where the right tape guide pin is located, it's in the 5 level position. The hole to the right of it is an empty hold for 8 level. 

John, W9DDD 

On May 6, 2020, at 9:14 PM, nv0r < nv0r01 at gmail.com > wrote: 

The tape is what confused me as I counted 8 holes but the nameplate indicates it is a 32tm. 

If it is a 8 level ASCII then it would work for me for use with a S-100 computer but I want to be sure before spending the $$$. 

On 5/6/2020 9:02 PM, Ralph Irish wrote: 

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Doug 

It appears to be a Model 35, 8 level machine for the ASCII code. I note that the four 

'push button' devices near the tape system are missing. I think that these were just 

pieces of plastic that pushed against some switching device underneath. I don't 

know what would be required to restore those items. Just some form of 'pushing' 

thing or more. 

If you look at the third photo, taken right above the tape area, you can see that there are 

eight places for punch holes, three on the left side, and five on the right side. 

It might do the job you are seeking. I would seriously look into the "Make Offer" 

area. 

Good luck, 

Ralph W8ROI 

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From: "nv0r" <nv0r01 at gmail.com> 

To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:29:25 PM 
Subject: [GreenKeys] 33asr question 

Hello Everyone, 

I have been looking for a 33ASR and I ran across a Telex machine on the 
e... website that looks close to what I am looking for however the model 
on the nameplate is 32 TM by Teletype, am I correct in assuming this is 
a 5 level machine for Telex only or could it possibly be a 8 level? The 
tape looks like it is 8 bit however I am not positive. It apears to be 
in very good physical condition and the inside looks clean, I have a 
couple of pictures from the seller not on the auction site. It is 
item#223944671893. 

Thanks for any advice, 

Doug 

NV0R 

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