> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Brad > Sent: 23 October 2015 01:57 > To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' > <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Subject: Model 28 Teletype on ebay > > Hey guys, > > > > Further to our conversation - I was looking at this beast: > > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teletype-equipment-1-model-28-writer-1- > reperforater- > 1-50vdc-supply-etc- > /121791042544?hash=item1c5b4fd3f0:g:UR8AAOSwnDZUJHWs > > > > Wasn't sure if it was two units? The first couple of pics look different.
There are two units. One is a "reperforator" so it should have a tape reader and punch, but may not have a transmitter so it may only work in parrallel > Anyway, if I understood correctly, it was possible (and possibly done in the > 1970s by hobbyists) to convert one of these baudot teletypes to ASCII and > use with a computer? No, the computer used to convert the ASCII to Baudot in special i/o routines. > This one is out of my reach since the auction is pick up > only. But I kind of like the look of the Model 28 and I understand they're > pretty bulletproof once you have them working. I'm just not sure if this > would work, and if this particular one is ASR or what, because it mentions a > reperforator and from what I read 28s that came with that had a tape reader > also? See above. > > > > Brad > > > Dave G4UGM p.s. some had a 28 free for collection on the Greenkeys list some time ago... >
