[GreenKeys] Opinion of model 26

[Jack]

Pete,

 

The Model 26 was the first TTY that Hams were able to obtain in significant

quantities when RTTY “took off”. While the Model 12 was probably the first

TTY used by many of the pioneers of RTTY, the 26 was the workhorse for

many years. Keep in mind that the Model 15 was still in production in

those early years and was considered to be a “rich man’s” machine.

(Only the ultra-rich could get their hands on a 28).

 

My first TTY was a Model 26 (still have it). And, aside from some worn

felts in the function clutch, which I have since replaced (thanks to Larry), it still runs

to this day.  It is important to get the table with the 26 since it has

the paper handling mechanism in the bottom. 

 

My 26 has the fractions typewheel…I actually found a “communications”

type wheel a few years ago, but have not gotten around to putting

it in the 26.

 

If you can get a 26 that’s working, it’s worth grabbing. 

 

73,

Jack K2TTY

 

 

From: greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pete Lancashire
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 7:28 PM
To: greenkeys <GreenKeys at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [GreenKeys] Opinion of model 26

 

I have an opportunity to get a 26. I know almost nothing about them

other then the usual stuff one finds on Google.

 

Are there things to look out for ?

 

The only one I can think off having never used one

is the fractions vs "standard" characters.

 

Serial number ranges to stay away from ?

 

Things to look for ?

 

Or just avoid all together ?

 

-pete

 

 

 

 

 

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