[GreenKeys] 750 wpm Teletype in 1956 - AN/FGC-36

[Andy KN4UCL]

 750 wpm sure is fast!

On Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 3:17 PM Keith Lueck via GreenKeys <
greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Sure would be cool to see one in operation.  Wonder if any movies of it
> exist?
>
> On Friday, August 21, 2026 at 01:40:33 PM CDT, Nick England via GreenKeys <
> greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>
> Zounds!
>
> "The AN/FGC-36 Page Teletypewriter Set is used to exchange typewriter
> page messages between two or more distant points when connected by
> a telegraph channel, and to record information received at high
> speed on a multiple wire basis from such devices as computers.
> The operating speeds are 368.1 opm (60 wpm), 404 opm (66 wpm), 460 opm
> (75 wpm), 600 opm (100 wpm), 1440 opm (250 wpm) and 4500 opm (750 wpm)
> as desired."
>
> "Printing is accomplished on-the-fly with 78 continuously rotating type
> wheels and 78 print hammers, Each print hammer mechanism is tripped
> by its respective electro-magnet which is energized at the right time
> by the Storage and Control units, The hammer is propelled against the
> rotating type wheel by motor power in & regenerative action that provides
> close timing and, thus, accurate registration of the printed
> character,"
>
> https://www.navy-radio.com/manuals/tty/239b-fgc36-iss1-5607.pdf
>
> Jim Haynes saw one (the only one?) of these back in the day. Did any
> survive?
>
> Nick England K4NYW
> Chapel Hill NC
> www.navy-radio.com
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