[GreenKeys] RTTY terminal units - what are you using ?

[k9tty at mchsi.com]

Friends,
Although it is on a computer you can actually hear a Model 15 typing out the QUICK BROWN FOX
as the audio entry to our website at: http://www.nadcomm.com/

Don
K9TTY

-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Lee Mushel" <herbert3 at centurytel.net>
>
> "Sound" is at the heart of RTTY.   When I first informed the XYL that there
> were those poor folks who actually used the mode without a machine she
> responded with a puzzled look and finally commented that she didn't see how
> there could be such a thing as teletype without the machine.   Certainly all
> of them have their own characteristic sound.   Some of this is determined by
> the table and how much of the original padding still remains but that
> doesn't detract from the inherent strength of the mode!   I can easily
> understand why someone would be attracted to the slightly "clinky" nature of
> the Model 26!  My personal preference is for the sold hum/whirr/clunk of the
> Model 15/19.   But how can anyone fail to be attracted to the firm clack of
> the Model 14 typing reperf?
> 
> But it's good to learn that others also appreciate one of the most basic
> attributes of the mode!   Thanks, Stan, for mentioning it!
> 
> Oh, yes!   The ST-6 and a variety of terminal units from the handbooks and
> QST articles of the 50's and 60's.
> 
> 73
> 
> Lee   K9WRU
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Stan Wilson" <ak0b at swbell.net>
> To: "'greenkeys'" <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 3:45 AM
> Subject: [GreenKeys] RTTY terminal units - what are you using ?
> 
> 
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Duncan M. Brown
> > Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 9:59 PM
> > To: greenkeys
> > Subject: [GreenKeys] HF Hourly Area Propagation Prediction Plot
> >
> > There were several great terminal unit designs in the 60's and 70's with
> > the majority being home brew.  I wonder how many of these are still in
> > use by the group.
> >
> > I have a TT/L-2 which I am restoring.  Not sure who built it, but they
> > did an excellent job. It will be a perfect match for my Drake TR-4 which
> > I purchased new back early 70s (?).
> >
> > I do not believe there is a finer sound in ham radio than a well running
> > model 26 with solid copy pounding out text at 60 wpm.
> >
> > Stan ak0b
> >
> >
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