[GreenKeys] Teletype Model 37 YRPE800 Reperforator - Serial 002824

[Thalia Archibald]

Hi Dan,

Wow, what an interesting model! I was studying the Teletype Model 37 KSR manuals last year in an attempt to write an emulator for it, but never peeked inside the reperf manuals and didn’t know about this model.

574-329-701 identifies the YRPE800 as a non-typing reperforator and The Telecom Archive and Nick have these manuals on it:

Description and Principles of Operation: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-100_I1.pdf
Description and Principles of Operation: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-100TC_I1.pdf
Wiring Diagrams: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-400_I1.pdf
Adjustments: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-700_I2.pdf
Lubrication: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-701_I2.pdf
Lubrication: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-701TC_I2.pdf
Disassembly and Reassembly: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-702_I1.pdf
Disassembly and Reassembly: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-702TC_I2.pdf
Parts: https://telecomarchive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/docs/bsp-archive/574/574-329-800_I2.pdf
multiple: https://navy-radio.org/manuals/tty/318b-v1-m37-ch1-7006.pdf

(linked from https://www.telecomarchive.com/574.html and https://navy-radio.org/manuals-ttycorp.htm)

There were also receive-only typing reperforator (ROTR) sets, reperforator-transmitters, and typing reperforators for the Model 37.

Alas, I have no information on historical use or collector value. I only know about historical use of the Model 37 ASR/KSR from my research, though you may find that interesting: https://github.com/thaliaarchi/tty37-docs

Would you mind sending me your photos, in case the list rejects them?

I’ve been trying to track down a Model 37 and would be interested in this reperforator if you decide you want to sell it.

Thalia

> On Aug 31, 2026, at 16:52, Dan Peterson via GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> Subject: Teletype Model 37 YRPE800 Reperforator – Serial 002824
>
> Hello,
>
> I recently acquired a Teletype Corporation Model 37 YRPE800 reperforator, serial number 002824. The machine appears substantially complete but has been stored for many years and I have not attempted to power it up.
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> I also have approximately ten rolls of paper tape that were stored with the machine.
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> I'm trying to learn more about this particular YRPE800 configuration, its historical use, and its approximate collector value. I may eventually offer the machine for sale, but I would first like to make sure it goes to someone who understands and appreciates this equipment rather than having it scrapped.
>
> I have detailed photographs of the machine, identification plate, mechanism and paper tape and would be happy to provide them.
>
> Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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