Yes it could be worth something today. Retro is making a comeback it seems,
for collectors. Probably a CV-89 TU? If that ever happens again call me
before the landfill!
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> On Dec 7, 2013, at 7:30 AM, James Douglass <ham@odsgc.net> wrote:
>
> sounds like my 1980 station, 28ASR ST6000 TS930s, Model-19 desk (had but not
> installed RFI kit) Model 28 KSR . Cant remember the TU something that came
> out of MARS in the 1960s.
> haul it all to landfill about 10 years ago after living in storage for many
> years. Sometimes wished I had it all back including about 50 rolls of paper I
> had.
> 73
> Jim ACØE
>> On 12/6/2013 10:03 PM, N4BE_Jim wrote:
>> Computers and software just make things too easy, for softies, almost not a
>> challenge any more. I propose a new contest for retro-only operations.
>> They have straight key night don't they?
>>
>> Proposed Rules:
>>
>> No TU equipment made prior to say 1980.
>> 2X multiplier for tube based TU
>> Absolutely no personal computers anywhere for signal demod or logging.
>> Computer use OK if used only as a glass TTY, i.e. Decode Baudot levels from
>> a TU. No signal processing (as in MMTTY).
>> No sound card AFSK, pure FSK only
>> 2X multiplier for use of mechanical TTY such as Model 28
>> 3X for Model 15, additional multipliers for older machines
>> TD tape loop for CQs or just type fast.
>> Exchanges must include Name, location, contact #, signal report, and any
>> additional text, but must be a minimum of 120 characters. Make it like
>> you're actually exchanging useful info.
>> Submit printer output in place of logs as an option.
>>
>> Jim N4BE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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