[GreenKeys] They're Back - UGC-136 surplus batch

Tue Jul 15 13:10:46 EDT 2025

A few comments  -
1. The AC power cord connector is MS3116F14-5SW (note the W orientation, a
5S will not work).
A power cord is probably not included since it is listed as NOT INCLUDED in
the manual
If you don't want to spend $25 or so for a connector on eBay, it is easy to
use a few old molex or tube pin connectors and do this
https://www.navy-radio.com/tty/ugc136/ugc136-ac-conn.jpg
pins A, B are AC line, pin C is gound.

2. The ribbon/cartridge is no longer available AFAIK.
If you are lucky, your machine may come with a ribbon. Be prepared to keep
and cherish it and re-ink it. If you get an extra please share with your
less fortunate buddies. I only have 3-4 used cartridges left, but
greenkeyer John Toebes is going to create a 3D model so that someone can 3D
print more.
Will keep you posted on this.
Cartridge is on the right in this photo
https://www.qsl.net/vy2ac/ugc504f.jpg
My 136AX came with no ribbon so I printed on carbonless paper until Glenn
WB4UIV gave me a box of used ribbons that he had accumulated while serving
aboard submarines. A couple of years ago I sent two dozen of those to the
US Navy because they couldn't find any new cartridges to use aboard their
missile subs.....

3. The UGC-136 will not run 45 baud (60wpm) so you cannot use it for normal
ham radio RTTY or our military RATT net unless you have a speed converter
TU to run it at 50 baud or 75 baud - but remember you can use ITTY-100 and
W1AN files at 75 baud for testing and demo purposes. Perhaps someone will
make a little speed converter board using a PIC or Arduino or whatever.

4. The interface is MIL-STD-188 low level signaling (+/-6v). It will
probably work OK for EIA RS-232 but I have no experience with that.
It will NOT work with any 20ma or 60ma current loop.

Some more info on on my page at
https://www.navy-radio.com/tty/ugc136.htm
and on Dave's page at
https://www.qsl.net/vy2ac/ugc-504.html

Have Fun!
Nick England K4NYW
www.navy-radio.com

On Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM John Hargett <kg5ylg at austin.rr.com> wrote:

> So had a chance today (07/14/2025) after work to go thru most of the
> boxes Jon N5MHI came out to give a hand. Did not open all, just picked a
> random few, mainly ones on a pallet that had loose tape or was already
> open.   Four  of the boxes that came in were already open and missing
> some of the packing material, so those will be held for local pick up
> only.  We have a mix of what appears to be NOS , factory sealed and
> units that went thru the repair facility and had items that were in need
> of replacement taken care of.    So far they all look to be in excellent
> condition.
>
>      I will end up re-taping  a lot of the boxes to be sure that they do
> not come open in transit, and possibly add some carton strapping to them
> to help reinforce the boxes.  the tape that is on all of them is either
> paper or a mil grade "duct" tape, all which is kind of brittle,
> 1992-1998+/- vintage.  the ones we looked at are packed very well, using
> expanding foam and plastic liner and the units themselves are sealed in
> a silver static vacuum bag. The only ones that were not in a  silver
> vacuum bag were the 2 that GOVPLANET had out for pics.
>
>      I will try to update the list tomorrow, has been a long day today.
> We have had more request than machines,  Hopefully we can get one to all
> those I have on the list so far.  Have had still interest in these as
> of today with a few new emails .  It will be the next box up that goes
> out to each member, so no ability to request one box over the other is
> not a choice.
>
>
>   I feel the easiest way for me would be for each member to take care of
> shipping from their end and send me the  label to put on the box, that
> way it keeps my cost down and less transfer of money. We have FedEx by
> every day picking up, we dont use UPS that often so  they wont pick up ,
> but I drive by a UPS store every day so could drop off if that is
> preferred.  Have not inquired about a price to ship a pallet to another
> location to be re-distributed, limited to six machines on a pallet due
> to their size and std pallet sizing.
>
>   Will put my paypal and venmo info in the next email, or if you prefer,
> sending a check is ok, but will not ship till check clears.  Like I
> mentioned the current cost per unit is just under $80.00, so that or
> anything over is fine.  Not looking to make money on this, just to
> recover my cost and save them from the landfill. My address is good on QRZ.
>
>
>
>      Some pics of the unboxing and pallets at this link
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FkwtBgvXvwPTf3mY9
>
>
> John Hargett
>    KG5YLG
>
>
>
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