[GreenKeys] Another 33 on ebay

[Peter Gottlieb]

Interesting how the 5 level German FS 200Z has 4 rows, but in its case if you 
type a number it sends the code for that then when you type letters it sends the 
code for that automatically to handle the shifting behind the scenes.

Peter
kb2vtl


On 6/24/2019 8:45 PM, Duncan Brown wrote:
> It seems pretty standard in Europe for 5 level machines to have 4 rows. As 
> Nick said, the numbers row is locked out unless FIGS is selected first.
>
> I would assume that this was a M32 destined for Europe, or maybe used in an 
> European embassy in the US.
>
> So yes, a M32 can have 4 or 5 rows. The way to tell a 5 row M32 from a M33 is 
> the upper case characters.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Duncan
> K2OEQ
>
> On 6/24/2019 16:36, Nick England wrote:
>> OK, This is a new one on me. I always thought a M32 would only have 3 rows. I 
>> haven't ever seen a M32 up close and personal, but I sure would like to know 
>> how a 4-row 5-level keyboard works. To my surprise the keyboard parts manual 
>> shows both a 3-row and 4-row key cover.
>> AHA - The 32 keyboard lubrication manual shows a a 3-row keyboard - annnnd, 
>> wait for it - also a 4-row, 5-level keyboard with a LTRS-FIGS detent mechanism.
>> So LTRS locks out the top row and FIGS locks out the QWERTY row.
>>
>> The 32 keyboard parts book shows the usual Q/1 key as well as Q-only key and 
>> 1-only keys.
>>
>> Well swoggle my horns!
>> Every day is a grand day when you learn something new about Teletypes!
>> Cheers!
>> Nick England K4NYW
>> www.navy-radio.com <http://www.navy-radio.com>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 3:56 PM Ken Wiebe <me at networkguy.com 
>> <mailto:me at networkguy.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     There is also a unit with a 4-row keyboard listed as a 32. It
>>     includes a pic of the model plate showing "32".
>>
>>     So correct me if I'm wrong:
>>
>>     All 3-row keyboards = 32
>>     4-row keyboards = 32 or 33
>>
>>     The 32 I'm referring to is this one, has been listed for quite
>>     some time:
>>
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Telex-Teletype-Machine-Model-32-7BB-Complete-and-Working-1970s/153536819435?hash=item23bf81f0eb:g:39MAAOSwJzpcn6Uz
>>
>>
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