looking to trade for paper tape reader/punch

From: Tom Jennings <tomj_at_wps.com>
Date: Mon Jun 28 13:51:37 2004

> > I'm looking for a standalone paper tape reader/punch combo. Something along
> > the lines of like a DSI 2400, but I'd really prefer a facit 4070. Must have
> > Rs232 interface.

I've got both a DSI 2400 and a GNT-4601. Both are fine. The GNT is a
little more modern, smaller, lighter, but be warned, there are a lot of
5-level versions of the machine out there (TWX/telex use) but I think
all the DSI machines are ASCII. The DSI is a little more rugged.

Both are RS-232 with hardware flow control. The GNT does three speeds,
but the DSI one speed (mine's 2400), I have no docs for the DSI and 2400
is as fast as the reader/faster than the punch so I don't care about
increasnig it.

I had to make a funny cable for each (just juggling handshake lines,
nothing serious).

Both punch mylar just fine, though I suspect the DSI will last longer
doing it -- but since it's a semi-production looking machine, they might
be worn.
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