WU Telex terminal options [telecom]

Feb 18, 2009 0 Replies

The linked article from the July 1966 Western Union Tech Review describes options for adding user-provided equipment to Telex machines. This is relation to the recent thread on WU.



See:

formatting link



Computer access via Telex machine is described in:

formatting link
thoughts:
formatting link
Telex to TWX access, including conference calls, and on-line information service access:
formatting link



Note that computer access requires typing in very precise strings of characters, with various positions representing different things. This is cumbersome and error prone, but was typical of on-line computer systems in 1966.


There are additional articles on Telex in this particular issue, simply use the [next] or [previous] to sequentially go through the issue. Interesting stuff about central office switchgear and the international Telex network, though rather technical. US users could dial Europe directly.



Once again, those who have a technical knowledge may wish to comment on WU's prowness as of the time the article was published.


[public replies, please]

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required