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Latest revision as of 22:40, 12 January 2013

Teletype Model 38
Teletype Model 38.jpg
Manufacturer Teletype
Model Model 38
Lifetime
Introduced May, 1972
Introductory Price $1,193 (KSR) or $1,430 (ASR)
Communication
Interface 20 mA current loop

The Teletype Model 38 terminal was introduced in May, 1972 at a price of $1,193 for the KSR (keyboard send/receive) configuration or $1,430 for the ASR (automatic send/receive) configuration.[1][2] In September, 1972 an APL option was made available.[3]

Features:

  • 132 column printout
  • 10 characters/inch output
  • upper/lower case
  • accepts standard 14-7/8" fanfold paper

References

  1. "Feature Allows Auto-Answering", Computerworld, May 10, 1972, pg. 22
  2. Exhibitor Listings, Computerworld, February 7, 1973, pg. Supplement/15
  3. "APL Character Set Added To Model 38 Teletype", Computerworld, September 27, 1972, pg. 21