[GreenKeys] Teletype Model 14, ASR 32, and Chadless Perforating

[Paul Birkel]

I'm new to the field; _very_ new.  I've been following matters here for a
number of months, in large part because I found myself in the possession of
a restorable Model 14 Receiving-only (Low Base) Typing Reperforator.
Outside is a little beat up, but the insides have been kept well lubricated
and mostly seems to be suffering from a moderate amount of congealed
grease.  The internal sound-deadening foam is actually intact (which
surprises me, but maybe not you all).

The "Aetheric Message Machine Company" has a bounty of Model 14 manuals
online (thank you!) from which I was able to identify my possession, and
learn about chadless perforating ... and why one would want to do such a
thing :->!

I also received an ASR-32 which was stated to be working "last year", and
although 5-level code is not what I grew up with (I'm an ASR-33 baby I
guess ...), it seems to me that the ASR-32 ought to be able to read the
M14-produced tape, because of its pin-based reader.  Do I have that correct?

And one other question:  The left edge of the base has a cutout, behind
which is a pre-wired cable harness that has been neatly taped and tied
off.  My best guess is that a transmitter-distributer might have attached
there, but I can't find any reference to such a configuration.  Does anyone
know what purpose was served there?

Any warnings that you'd care to toss-my-way will be heeded :->.

Good health,

paul
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