[GreenKeys] Parts to Change 28 KSR to RO

[Brenda Gentry]

The footprint is not a problem, and a compact would need some sort of 
stand. Others have responded with advice, and if I can find an RO base 
and cover, that is all I would need.  Those items would also be less 
expensive to buy and ship.

    Brenda Gentry, KA2IVY


On 7/30/25 3:53 PM, paul cembura wrote:
> To save space have you considered a M28RO compact?
> Paul
> mr_rtty
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 01:57:57 PM PDT, Brenda Gentry via 
> GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>
> I am learning what to ask for. I am starting to believe I need an RO 
> base with the plastic front piece that is much smaller than a KSR. I 
> get the impression if I can find an RO base all I would need to do is 
> remove the KSR base with all of the keyboard and transmitting parts, 
> install the RO base, and move the typer, motor and speed gears to the 
> RO base. This conversion would be considered a downgrade, but space is 
> critical and I need  RO only in this case.
>
>   Brenda
>
> On 7/29/25 2:53 PM, Jeff G wrote:
> While I guess it could be converted, wouldn't you really want an RO 
> base? OR in the case of one of the 28s I got, it has a cover that fits 
> over the keyboard.
>
> Jeff
>
> On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com 
> <mailto:navy.radio at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     I just looked at a RO and KSR chassis (sorry, no extra RO).
>     I think you would just need to remove the keys/keylevers except
>     for local CR and local LF.
>     Maybe need to remove the keyboard code bars, transmitter, etc, but
>     probably not.
>     A new RO front cover seems like it would align the CR and LF keys
>     properly.
>     Paul Cembura probably has RO front cover (153117) and chassis
>     (152000) - better check those part numbers!
>     YMMV. No Warranty.
>
>     Nick England K4NYW
>     www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com>
>
>
>     On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM Brenda Gentry via GreenKeys
>     <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net <mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>> wrote:
>
>         I want to convert a 28 KSR to RO. Aside from the much smaller
>         plastic part on the front, what else would I need? Would it be
>         easier if I searched for the entire chassis and front from an
>         RO? Does anyone have one to spare?
>
>           Brenda Gentry, KA2IVY
>
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