As an aside, if your PC still has a dial up modem, you likely could
> use it just like an old Teletype. On Windows, you probably have a
> utility program called Hyper Terminal as part of Accessories/
> Communications. On DOS, there were shareware programs (one was
> Telix). You can dial someone and type to talk, without going
> through any ISP or computer. Of course, it's easier to use Instant
> Messaging or email.
TWX was originally a manual service. The operator answered something like "GA" and you passed your number using the keyboard. A place we called frequently had two numbers: NY 1-1 and NY 1-1847. If the first one was DA (which the operator would report manually) you had to type the second number for the operator to try again. (Surprising how those two numbers popped into my mind without thinking.) Wes Leatherock snipped-for-privacy@aol.com snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com
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I'm curious: were you using Model 15 or Model 28 machines?
Bill Horne