[GreenKeys] Model 15 without blank key

[Gary Chatters WA9ZZZ]

The ASCII DEL (aka RUB OUT) would be equivalent (bit wise at least) to 
Baudot LTRS.  That is, all bits are set.  So, to correct a mistyped 
character on a tape, you mechanically back it up one space, punch LTRS 
or DEL, as appropriate, then type the correct character.

The blank key, IIRC, might do a control function such as motor start. 
ASCII has an equivalent all zeros character, NULL.


Gary

On 11/20/21 8:45 PM, Keith Lueck wrote:
> Yeah, for some reason, fractional keyboards (and probably wx symbol 
> machines too) don't have a "del" key (that's what it was called in 
> ASCII)  in the lower right hand corner.  I have a fractions machine and 
> was mystified when I saw a "standard" keyboard with the "extra" key....
> 
> On Saturday, November 20, 2021, 07:37:32 PM CST, Gary Chatters WA9ZZZ 
> <gclistr at garychatters.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> It's the key on the right side of the keyboard next to "Line Feed".
> It's blank (no symbol on it).  It sends a character of all zero bits
> (blanks).
> 
> Gary
>