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TTY Deaf Service?

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From: Bill
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1992 16:35
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Before I ask my question, I must give some background info:

I have what is referred to as a 'TTY' device.  Basically it is a small 
computer terminal type device used for communicating over the phone lines 
with some friends who are deaf.

It consists of a keyboard, single line flourescent display, and an 
accoustic coupler for a phone's handset.

As I understand things, the TTY service for the deaf runs at some 
non-standard (per today's modern computer equipment), settings.  I think it 
is something like 75 baudot, which defines its binary character set 
and transmission speed.  (Suppossedly this is still used because the TTY 
service was originally set up by the phone company using old mechanical
teletype devices, and newer TTY units must adhere to the standard for 
compatibility.)

Now for my question:

Is there a product available (or plans for a kit), that would allow me to 
use my PC as a TTY device?

Besides the luxury of a nice keyboard and monitor, it would be convenient 
for storing messages or sending pre-written messages.  (With appropriate 
software.)  And a direct phone connection via my modem would be nicer.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

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