[GreenKeys] Fwd: Re: Teletypes in NW Oregon

Wed Mar 18 21:16:18 EDT 2020

On 3/18/2020 3:41 PM, John, W9DDD wrote:
> Oh and of course help with travel expenses.
>
> John, W9DDD
>
> On 3/18/2020 5:33 PM, John, W9DDD wrote:
>> If there is actually a loose 28 typing unit in this batch, I would 
>> like to have it.  I can them make an RO available to someone.  I have 
>> all the other pieces.
>>
>> John, W9DDD
>>
>> On 3/18/2020 4:10 PM, Duncan Brown wrote:
>>> Forgot to mention: David said he is about 25 miles NE of Astoria.
>>>
>>> Duncan
>>>
>>> On 18-Mar-20 17:09, Duncan Brown wrote:
>>>> I spoke to David Mercado briefly today. He doesn't know what he 
>>>> has, doesn't want any money for it, just wants it to go to a good 
>>>> home. He doesn't seem to be in a hurry, but also said he couldn't 
>>>> help pack it up.
>>>>
>>>> I told him folks at Greenkeys were trying to get together to see 
>>>> the place and see exactly what is there.  So someone in the NW 
>>>> needs to contact him & arrange to start picking up what we 
>>>> Geenkeyers want and see what else is there.
>>>>
>>>> I will need help getting the TT-30/AGA-1 & AN/TGC-29 packed up and 
>>>> shipped. I will pay shipping.  These units are military & rugged, 
>>>> so packing shouldn't be too critical (other than weight)
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Duncan Brown, K2OEQ
>>>> USASA    31J30
>>>>
>>>> Antique Wireless Assoc. Museum,
>>>>   Asst. Curator, Commercial Equipment
>>>> (also chief TTY op & repairman)
>>>>
>>>> www.antiquewireless.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>>> Subject:     Re: [GreenKeys] Teletypes in NW Oregon
>>>> Date:     Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:23:32 -0400
>>>> From:     Duncan Brown <duncanancy at earthlink.net>
>>>> To:     greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'm Interested in the AN/TGC-29 & TT-30/AGA-1 machines for the AWA 
>>>> Museum, but would have to figure out shipping.
>>>> I'll give him a call.
>>>>
>>>> Duncan
>>>> K2OEQ
>>>>
>>>> On 18-Mar-20 12:08, Harold Hallikainen wrote:
>>>>> >From Telecom Digest
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Message-ID: <c564ea87-637b-4bf9-91d2-644a4b3b6dfd at googlegroups.com>
>>>>> Date: 8 Mar 2020 20:42:44 -0700
>>>>> From: David Mercado <invalid at see-text.telecom-digest.org>
>>>>> Subject: [telecom] Teletype machines
>>>>>
>>>>> I just bought a property and some Teletype machines and their manuals
>>>>> and paper rolls were left behind and came with it in the sale. All 
>>>>> are
>>>>> available. Items are near the Nortwest Oregon area, near Astoria.
>>>>> Anyone can feel free to reach out to me at 503-706-7323.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please, phone calls only on initial contact, no texts.
>>>>>
>>>>> Do not reply on this forum as I do not intend to check it.
>>>>>
>>>>> ***** Moderator's Note *****
>>>>>
>>>>> Mr. Mercado seems to have bought some sort of maintenance depot, and
>>>>> he sent me a lot of pictures of the things that are available. There
>>>>> may be other machines, but I couldn't get all the pictures downloaded
>>>>> from my cell phone.
>>>>>
>>>>> The pictures show a TELEX, a TWX, and a plain 33 ASR machine, a model
>>>>> 14, and a Model 35 ASR, plus various kinds of test equipment.
>>>>>
>>>>> Neither I nor the Telecome Digest can guarantee these units, and all
>>>>> the usual caveats apply. No money has or will change hands: this is a
>>>>> notice for the readers only. If anyone who knows Teletype gear is 
>>>>> near
>>>>> the site Mr. Mercado has purchased, please consider contacting him to
>>>>> visit it, and send me more details on the units which are being
>>>>> offered. Thanks in advance.
>>>>>
>>>>> If anyone is on the Greenkeys list, please let me know, and post this
>>>>> over there too. TIA.
>>>>>
>>>>> The images are at http://telecom-digest.org/teletype/
>>>>>
>>>>> Bill Horne
>>>>> Moderator
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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I'm down in CA  but could help with costs to claim the 33s that were 
mentioned.

Steve