Remembering when the TTY was the bestest way to communicate for those who were hard if hearing, deaf, late deaf and those who had speech difficulties.
Remembering the loud beeping and ringing sound each key made and how it drove my Dad crazy to hear the keys typing at so many words per minute, when he was trying to relax and watch tv on the weekends.
I was trying to make plans with friends to go shopping or to lunch or to a movie. Where to eat, shop or what movie to see. Then of course you get chatting bc it was easier to read the typed words on the TTY, than to guess what we were saying via hearing aids and lipreading. My friends didn't know sign language back then.
I don't think anyone uses a TTY today? Most people use smartphone text to talk or text or email.
The fax machine was a plus to have along with a TTY. Sometimes writing a note to fax was quicker and quieter.
Gone are the days of what we thought was epic high technology when these machines were invented.
Great memories!
GA to SK
Go Ahead (your turn to type)
SK (Stop Keying /typing/hang up)
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