[GreenKeys] Parts to Change 28 KSR to RO

[Jeff G]

Yep that's my take. I'll have to look at home I have (I think?) an empty 28
cabinet, not sure if it had a base in it or not.

Jeff

On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM Brenda Gentry via GreenKeys <
greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> I am learning what to ask for. I am starting to believe I need an RO base
> with the plastic front piece that is much smaller than a KSR. I get the
> impression if I can find an RO base all I would need to do is remove the
> KSR base with all of the keyboard and transmitting parts, install the RO
> base, and move the typer, motor and speed gears to the RO base. This
> conversion would be considered a downgrade, but space is critical and I
> need  RO only in this case.
>
>   Brenda
> On 7/29/25 2:53 PM, Jeff G wrote:
>
> While I guess it could be converted, wouldn't you really want an RO base?
> OR in the case of one of the 28s I got, it has a cover that fits over the
> keyboard.
>
> Jeff
>
> On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I just looked at a RO and KSR chassis (sorry, no extra RO).
>> I think you would just need to remove the keys/keylevers except for local
>> CR and local LF.
>> Maybe need to remove the keyboard code bars, transmitter, etc, but
>> probably not.
>> A new RO front cover seems like it would align the CR and LF keys
>> properly.
>> Paul Cembura probably has RO front cover (153117) and chassis (152000) -
>> better check those part numbers!
>> YMMV. No Warranty.
>>
>> Nick England K4NYW
>> www.navy-radio.com
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM Brenda Gentry via GreenKeys <
>> greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I want to convert a 28 KSR to RO. Aside from the much smaller plastic
>>> part on the front, what else would I need? Would it be easier if I searched
>>> for the entire chassis and front from an RO? Does anyone have one to spare?
>>>
>>>   Brenda Gentry, KA2IVY
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