[GreenKeys] M33
s shumaker
shumaker at att.net
Sat Apr 10 22:24:34 EDT 2021
I'm curious: What does the TWX variant use for comm output? Is it a
standard telephone modem? something else?
Steve
On 4/10/2021 3:06 PM, WAYNE wrote:
> Chuck,
> Basically, the first thing you need to do is determine if the machine
> is a TWX or Telex.
> In all the years I worked at Western Union I never came across a 32
> TWX. I think by 1968 they had been phased out and 33's and 35's were
> TWX. Its the 101-C data set that is the common one. Its aluminum and
> fills the pedestal of the machine full.
> See pics:
> First one is a Telex. Usually a 32 ASR. 3 row keyboard and rotary
> dial. Baudot code.
> Second one is a TWX. Usually a 33 ASR. 4 row kybd usually with touch
> tone dial but sometimes rotary. ASCII code.
> TWX 33 can be converted to a computer machine with parts shown is 3rd
> pic. I have none of the parts on hand at this time.
> The advice about visual inspection and rotating the motor fan towards
> the front is correct.
> More later if you need it.
> 73,
> Wayne
> KB1FDW
>
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