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Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on September 29, 2019, 12:42:26 pm
Made a tin resonator box for it.

(https://i.imgur.com/9yzMbZjm.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/6s0oAaNm.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on September 28, 2019, 06:24:27 am
Thanks Jan, my motto is i gotta try everything once.  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: classixs on September 28, 2019, 01:28:44 am
Nice job on that sounder Lenn  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on September 27, 2019, 06:51:26 am
Thanks Charlie.  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: txlabman on September 26, 2019, 09:41:01 pm
Very cool Lenn.

I am really enjoying the thread.

Thanks,
Charlie
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on September 26, 2019, 05:29:31 pm
Made this sounder today, wound the coils also.

(https://i.imgur.com/Wumb1XCh.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPxfezyJ2UY
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on August 23, 2019, 06:14:22 pm
Thanks buddy, a sounder would be attached on the two far side screws.
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: txlabman on August 23, 2019, 06:12:50 pm
Perfect!🤠
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on August 23, 2019, 05:06:17 pm
Another addition to the collection a relay, they were used if it was a long line to the next station to boost the signal on the other end.

(https://i.imgur.com/JU3GOnkh.jpg)

Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on August 20, 2019, 04:08:56 pm
Thanks Bruce,  we re modeled it this morn.

(https://i.imgur.com/aBv0F6wh.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: St Paul Steam on August 20, 2019, 04:05:29 pm
Very nice  Lenn , you guys were cracking me up with that Morse code business 😉
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on August 18, 2019, 02:44:53 pm
Today we made a wireless telegraph, they would connect a antenna to these and it would transmit the spark to another antenna .
This is what the Titanic had on it which didn`t help them much as the telegraph with the strongest signal would be the one that`s picked up.

(https://i.imgur.com/hIS8tfyh.jpg?1)

I used a model T buzz coil.

(https://i.imgur.com/bq4gBADh.jpg?1)

video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNtpV-m9RsE
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on August 04, 2019, 06:46:10 am
Thanks Daniel and Jan, the notch was already in the pole so had to add something.  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: classixs on August 04, 2019, 03:13:08 am
Cool stuff as always Lenn !!!

I honestly didnīt notice the beaver, as iīve been at work pretty much 24/7 in the last couple of weeks, and the (relatively) small screen on my phone makes quite a few details elude my perception.
I love it, itīs a fun little detail (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji482.png)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Stoker on August 03, 2019, 04:08:41 pm
Noticed ... sure, but unusual things in the background of your photos and videos are more the norm than the exception Lenn, and who could possibly comment on all the things we see in the background around your place when we are continually amazed by whatever new creation you are sharing with us in the foreground!

How long do you figure before he drops that telegraph pole and you have to call a lineman in for repairs?
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on August 03, 2019, 12:03:45 pm
No one noticed the beaver.  :o
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 31, 2019, 02:15:01 pm
Quote from: Stoker on July 31, 2019, 02:05:40 pm
So you can now send and receive, then respond and receive at different "stations" on opposite ends of that board ... I like it!!!

That was the plan but i need another key with the lock out for it to work like that.
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Stoker on July 31, 2019, 02:05:40 pm
So you can now send and receive, then respond and receive at different "stations" on opposite ends of that board ... I like it!!!
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 31, 2019, 12:39:46 pm
Picked up a main line sounder and put it in the resonator.

(https://i.imgur.com/rAkrCNgm.jpg)

Mounted two sounder on this board to look like they would be wired into the main line

(https://i.imgur.com/8fyoQlnm.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/Xt3wXT7m.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 22, 2019, 12:10:29 pm
Thanks Daniel, the tag on the sounder says, W.V Tel. Co.
The batt eliminator says made by the Schauer machine Co.
Cincinnati Ohio.
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Stoker on July 22, 2019, 11:51:49 am
Nice set-up for sure .... I've never seen a Battery Eliminator either, but assume it must be some form of capacitor.

Who manufactured that sounder .... Wunel or something like that?

Are there any T&P markings on either the sounder or the key?

You ought to have some good fun with that one and your other set-up, you could string wires out to the shed and have a dinner call communicator!  ;c)

Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 22, 2019, 10:15:33 am
Thanks Gil  :)

Got the telly that came from RR depot in Big Springs TX, very cool indeed.

(https://i.imgur.com/EI6ar1th.jpg)

video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivcT3Bh1DqA
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: RedRyder on July 21, 2019, 05:39:28 pm
This is an awesome thread, Lenn...!!!


You are a mechanical genius!


Gil
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 21, 2019, 11:37:46 am
Thanks Petri and Bruce, the one that came out of a RR depot in Big Springs TX should be here tomorrow Scott should know of that place.

Today we made a wooden Key.

(https://i.imgur.com/8x5MELRh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WkHw0vUh.jpg)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: St Paul Steam on July 21, 2019, 07:05:58 am
that's pretty neat Lenn.
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: MrDuck on July 21, 2019, 06:36:36 am
People don't know it but they are still in use.
I love thatr retro tech that never breaks down like electronics do.
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 20, 2019, 10:26:47 am
Got the new sounder today, works great.  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/sAKZoF7h.jpg)

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L53oyCbo61E
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 19, 2019, 12:58:56 pm
Decided to put the home made key on the home made machine.

(https://i.imgur.com/6alDb9Lh.jpg)

Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Yw0FnY5eU
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 19, 2019, 11:35:49 am
Today we made a key for the new sounder that`s should be here Sunday.

(https://i.imgur.com/javkIi4h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/shvcIXZh.jpg)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 18, 2019, 02:25:23 pm
Thanks Charlie.
This is a replica resonator box we made for the key and sounder that`s coming in a few days, they would wedge a tobacco can behind the sounder so it would make a different sound so the rr guy could tell which sounder was getting a message.

(https://i.imgur.com/mYsD0kth.jpg)

 here`s a video showing one in use at 1:28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3_O4IPz7Cs
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: txlabman on July 18, 2019, 01:41:57 pm
Looks great Lenn!
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 18, 2019, 10:05:31 am
Got the new key on today so it`s done, have a neat one coming that is said to have come out of the RR station in Big Springs TX.
It even has a battery eliminator on it.
Also have a sounder and key coming.

(https://i.imgur.com/Ic4MLpOh.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Jim on July 15, 2019, 07:23:20 pm
As always Lenn....pretty cool mate!
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 15, 2019, 03:15:54 pm
Quote from: Stoker on July 15, 2019, 02:36:12 pm
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CHIPPED BEEF IN GRAVY ON A PIECE OF TOAST .... MMMM MMMM GOOD!  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Stoker on July 15, 2019, 02:36:12 pm
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Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 15, 2019, 02:04:49 pm
Pretty much for fire wood Jan may be a few saw logs in there.
SOS, chit on a shingle Steamloco.
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Steamloco on July 15, 2019, 01:38:31 pm
... --- ...

It's all I know.  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: classixs on July 15, 2019, 12:44:33 pm
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Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 15, 2019, 07:20:59 am
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Go here to translate.
https://morsecode.scphillips.com/translator.html
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 15, 2019, 04:52:17 am
Thanks Charlie and Larry, they do date back pretty early they even made one with a key board later.  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: jkbixby on July 14, 2019, 09:06:59 pm
I did have a good day Lenn and if I could remember my Morse code I would have known what you sent. Anyway I really like your paper printer, very ingenious and works well - that would be a very helpful device to have in a lot of instances in the old days. As usual I'm impressed with what you come up with - well done!
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: txlabman on July 14, 2019, 04:42:15 pm
Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Love it Lenn.

I am amazed with your ingenuity and creativity.

Thanks for the pictures and videos. 🤠
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 14, 2019, 02:49:02 pm
Figured it out, dang operator couldn`t run over and turn the paper on when a message came in, wired it to the solenoid and there`s enough delay in the pen lifting and lowering to make the spaces between the letters.
Works good and when i get the new key installed it will be a dandy.  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/Dq3JhFHh.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7LBn8ihB_Y
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 14, 2019, 02:01:35 pm
Thanks Daniel.
Will have a pic of it finished shortly.
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Stoker on July 14, 2019, 01:39:13 pm
Cool Beans again Pard!!!
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 14, 2019, 01:34:32 pm
Yep the Gov won`t be listening in on this line.  :)
Title: Re: Telegraph Reader
Post by: classixs on July 14, 2019, 01:17:16 pm
Thatīs cool Lenn !!!

Now you just need some wiring done, and you can ditch the phone  ;)
Title: Telegraph Reader
Post by: Pitchy on July 14, 2019, 12:17:12 pm
We just finished the Telegraph reader needs some fine tuning and stain but works pretty good.

(https://i.imgur.com/22fz2Rzh.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNq9R1cUVZY