[GreenKeys] Decoding RTTY for a Teletype with a Computer / Want to Buy

Dave Horsfall dave at horsfall.org
Wed Nov 4 19:03:38 EST 2020


On Wed, 4 Nov 2020, Nick England wrote:

> A mechanical encoder (32 keys to 5 levers) feeding a mechanical 
> parallel-in/serial-out shift register (distributor) feeding electrical 
> wires to a mechanical serial-in/parallel-out shift register (selector) 
> feeding a mechanical decoder (5 levers to 32 type bars/pallets). Plus 
> miscellany like shift, LF, and CR. More or less. 

A perfect summary; thanks!

> As an EE, I am always awestruck by this marvel of mechanical 
> engineering. 

Indeed...

-- Dave VK2KFU


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