[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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