[Boatanchors] FS "Wheatsone" tape perforator and keyer AND/OR 3-gate TTY/CW keyer

[ED SHARPE]

interested in seeing  pix  of  these...
thanks ed sharpe archivist  for smecc
In a message dated 1/7/2022 9:53:58 PM US Mountain Standard Time, n0tt1 at juno.com writes: 
Hi Gents, I have a paper tape perforator (perf), probably made by Teletype Corp,anda partly homebrew keyer/reader for the paper tape....both items for sale. The perf comes with a solid cherry-wood cabinet with a built-in powersupply and a place for the tape supply. It's very similar to what W1AW used to use for bulletins and codepracticeback in the 40?-60's.  I used it for re-sending W1AW-issued bulletins. The perf comes with a fairly large supply of 2-level paper tape and amanual....you won't run out anytime soon!! The keyer comes with two reels. If you live within driving distance of ~Kansas City, MO you may havethe roll-around desk that the units are sitting on. I'd prefer not to ship, but if I do the cost will be at least $100 morejustfor packing/crating.  The perf is heavy, but about the size of a smalltypewriter. If you pick up the units, I have another perf that you may have for partsOR to get it working. No photos have been taken yet but I can do so if there is any seriousinterest in these units. I'm asking $750 for the two units but, as mentioned, there will beother items available for free with the sale.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now, about the 3-gate (Multi-gate keyer) keyer.  It was originally usedfor sending TTYmessages from the Air Force's SAC HQ "underground" in Omaha.It has been converted to send CW with standard 5-level paper tape.It can be used to send either up to 3 messages or up to 6 messages.I used to use it for sending contest exchanges.  I might have themanual for it....not sure. The gates are independently controlled by solenoids/clutch whichare remote controlled.  The unit's motor is equipped with "100-speed"gears.  I'm pretty sure I have the 60-speed gears if you want to use itfor standard RTTY messaging.  The unit comes with a wood box that is usedfor sound control. If you have access to old CQ mags, it's on the cover of the January, 1963issue with some info inside. I'm asking $200 for it and the control unit. 73,Charlie, N0TT _______________________________________________Boatanchors mailing listBoatanchors at puck.nether.nethttps://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors