[GreenKeys] Mystery Navy Keyboard

[John Spigel]

Duncan, yes the key caps are the same as on M15/M19. The unit has 5 
micro "bit" switches and one for KB action, start pulse presumably, seen 
at the far right on the bottom photo. Some electronics or mechanism must 
do the timing similar to a TD.

73, John W1AN

On 29-Dec-23 01:27, Duncan Brown wrote:
> I've never seen one like it.  Looks to be parallel output (not serial).
>
> All the MITE keyboards I've seen slide into the base.  This seems to 
> be a stand-alone keyboard.
>
> You said "It has a nice set of M19 key caps."  are they the springy 
> Teletype Corp. key caps?  If so, probably a Teletype Corp. special?
>
> have fun,
>
> Duncan
> K2OEQ
>
> On 28-Dec-23 20:13, John Spigel wrote:
>> I picked up a keyboard from a surplus company. It didn't come with 
>> much of a description or any Navy part number, but appeared to be for 
>> a MITE type piece of gear. It has a nice set of M19 key caps. I 
>> thought it might be usable as stand alone transmit keyboard, but no 
>> dice. Does anyone recognize it and know its history? It's nicely 
>> made, but might just be pricey set of key caps....
>> Pics at:
>> https://w1an.com/photos/equipment
>>
>> 73. John W1AN
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