These are LOCAL functions only. So they dont transmit anything if you are talking to a remote printer. I guess if you wanted to just use your 28KSR like a standard typewriter they could be handy. Not sure I’ve ever seen that in practice….

There were mods to add remote use of these functions via stunt box so that someone else could make your machine go backwards. But my machines do not have these mods. 
Nick


On Tue, Dec 27, 2022 at 2:47 PM W2HX <w2hx@w2hx.com> wrote:

Maybe for forms? In case the operator made a mistake?

 

From: greenkeys-bounces@mailman.qth.net <greenkeys-bounces@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Nick England
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 2:39 PM
To: Greenkeys <greenkeys@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [GreenKeys] Why have local reverse line feed and local backspace?

 

Why have local reverse line feed and local backspace?

What were these used for? I haven't run across them before but am resurrecting a couple of Navy skintight 28KSRs with these features and am curious...

Cheers,

Nick England K4NYW
www.navy-radio.com

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