Model 28 Teletype on ebay

[Dave Wade]

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> Subject: Model 28 Teletype on ebay
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> Hey guys,
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> Further to our conversation - I was looking at this beast:
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> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teletype-equipment-1-model-28-writer-1-
> reperforater-
> 1-50vdc-supply-etc-
> /121791042544?hash=item1c5b4fd3f0:g:UR8AAOSwnDZUJHWs
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> 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. 

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> Brad
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Dave
G4UGM
p.s. some had a 28 free for collection on the Greenkeys list some time
ago...
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