[GreenKeys] Wanted : ASR 37

[STEPHEN JONES]

Hello Cynde -

The ASR 37 is very rare and is essentially a KSR sunk into a desk coupled with a dialer, modem set, power
supply and a stand alone 8 level punch and reader/spooler.  The KSR 37 would be easier to find.  My first
typing experience happened to be on a KSR 37 my father brought home from Bell Labs in the 1970s so I've
got fond memories of using it and dialing into one of the Bell Labs systems to play a game called 'trek'.

It is considered the 'last real teletype' and is a complicated machine.  What would be more practical 
is the Model 35 in either KSR or ASR.  They are reliable work horses and not quite as complicated as
the 37s.

An excellent Teletype Mechanic in our area is George Hutchison, W7TTY. I highly recommend him for
customizing and regular routining of any Teletypes you may have.

Stephen Jones, W0TTY
Museum of Communications, Seattle WA
http://museumofcommunications.org

On Mar 13, 2012, at 2:17 PM, DR HOUSE wrote:

> The Communications Museum down the street from you has at least one 37 ASR, maybe more...
> perhaps you could get one on an inter-museum loan.
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> I am in the process of restoring a 37ASR that was the last Teletype used on the Hot Line to Moscow.
> When finished it is scheduled to be shipped to the Communications Museum in Seattle.
> I feel it is important since the machine was NOT used as a computer peripheral but for national security communications
> between Washington and Moscow.
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> I also have spare M37 Parts and Typing Units and was trained by Teletype Corporation on their installation and maintenance.
> I also have a M37 RO but so far I am not willing to give it up.
> Sadly the largest number of Model 37 parts were junked many years ago as being worthless.
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> Don K9TTY
> Ringwood, IL
> http://www.nadcomm.com
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> P.S. Your website does not show your interest in any Teletype machines.
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> On 13 Mar 2012, at 10:02 AM, Cynde Moya wrote:
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> One person replied saying that these ASR 37 teletypewriters are pretty rare, possibly even impossible to find. I am prepared to search to the ends of the earth to procure one. My boss suggests that they shipped many to Russia, and that I may be able to find some there. Are there any good sites that show Russian vintage collections, museums, etc?
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> Thanks 8)
> Cynde
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> From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cynde Moya
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:02 PM
> To: greenkeys
> Subject: [GreenKeys] Wanted : ASR 37
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> The Living Computer Museum is looking to purchase a working or restorable ASR 37 teletype. Do you have any leads? Thanks very much.
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> Cynde Moya
> Librarian/Archivist, Vintage Computing
> Vulcan Inc
> 206 342-2385
> http://www.vulcan.com
> http://www.LivingComputerMuseum.org
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