UGC-74 teletype

[mm58]

Just learned of the existence of a cool little RTTY machine, the UGC-74.

Looks to be a good compact size for MV installation and playing with ham radio RTTY.

Anybody have experience with one? Pros? Cons? Words of wisdom to a possible buyer?

Spec I saw says it needs both 28vdc and 115vac. Is this true, or can it operate solely on either?


Thanks for any help

Mike

 

[Another Ahab]

I don't know anything about them.

But I might learn something. You never know.

Subscribed.

 

[m38inmaine]

I had one working in my AN/GRC-142 shelter. It will use either stand alone voltage, I ran mine on 115v AC. You will also need a cable to the modem and radio. New ink ribbons can be tough to find, mine was a UGC74"B" model.

 

[HAWKMAN]

I probably have some paper-rolls for this machine somewhere in my building....

 

[Another Ahab]

Is it special paper (like thermograph stuff), or is it just regular paper rolled special?

 

[HAWKMAN]

I believe it is just reg paper... UGC-74 is kind'a like an electric typewriter on steroids...

 

[Another Ahab]

HAWKMAN, what the heck is that rig you're riding in your avatar!?

 

[HAWKMAN]

HAWK missile carrier....fun as heck to scoot around in!!!

 

[Another Ahab]

HAWK missile carrier....fun as heck to scoot around in!!!

So that's what makes you HAWKMAN; looks like a whole lot of fun!

 

[papakb]

At around 85 pounds they certainly aren't portable even if they do have handles! Don't buy an unlettered model, stay with a C model if you can, they have dot matrix heads in them instead of character drums. Lots of nice options for them, even a memory pack. Fairly straight forward to interface and use, just on the heavy side and I'm not sure if I've ever seen a shock mount for one. Maybe I'll dig mine out one of these days.

Kurt

KG6KMJ

 

[mm58]

Thanks Kurt... good info!

1976 Pinzgauer 710K

 

[eme411]

Hi Guys, I'm working on a 142C , I have found NOS teleprinters with the paper and ribbon kits and NOS cables , do any of you have the sliding rails under your printers? I need to see what these look like and how they mount , there is also a version that mounts the printer solid into the racking,