[GreenKeys] GreenKeys] Associated Press Model 15 RO and a BRPE punch on Craigslist in Syracuse NY

[Christian Gauger-Cosgrove]

Using the BRPE punch on a PDP-8 or PDP-11 isn't too far-fetched. As I
do know that DEC made some typesetting systems out of the PDP-8 and
PDP-11, so there is a possibility that the BRPE was attached to one of
those systems.

Then again, I do not know much about the DEC typesetting systems. I'm
more interested in DEC minis that were used in large, multi-user
systems, or as small desk-side "personal" machines.


Cheers to all.



On 2 June 2011 12:33,  <dmm at lemur.com> wrote:
>
>>Greenkeyers:  I contacted the seller and he has confirmed by
>>photo that the AP printer is a Model 15.  Here is the link to
>>the ad:
>>   http://syracuse.craigslist.org/atq/2389519421.html
>
> If, as the seller says, this equipment was used for tape controlling a
> Linotype, then wouldn't it be more likely that it is a Model 20 (6-level)?
> That's what the Teletypesetter and compatible (e.g., Star Parts
> Autosetter) systems required.
>
> The BRPE would punch 5, 6, 7, or 8-level, "depending on the
> unit and punch block selected".
>
> It is interesting that he suggests that the BRPE was used with a PDP.
> They were also used with standalone special-purpose computers such
> as the Compugraphics JusTape (which would read an unjustified tape,
> process it, and use a BRPE to punch a nominally justified tape for
> input into the TTS Operating Unit).
>
> Alas, NY is just a bit too far from me to make this practical.
> I hope it finds a good home.
>
> Regards,
> David M.
> ===
> Dr. David M. MacMillan * dmm at lemur.com * www.lemur.com & www.CircuitousRoot.com
>
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