1984 IBM Model F keyboard (6110668) 13 DEC 84 (122-key)

Description

part#	IBM model F (122-key keyboard) 6110668
serial#	H8563
date	13 DEC 84 (36 years old) heavy weight: 9 pounds, 1 oz = 4.1 kilos 22″ x 9″ x 2.5″. (558mm x 229mm x 64mm)
IBM logo	silver logo with black text
	metal steel back case (painted black)
cable	attached, gray coiled cable, 5-pin connector
condition	Keyboard in good condition for an artifact that is 36 years old. Keyboard tested and fully validated to working 100% using Soarer’s 240 degree IBM Model F 122 converter (sold by Orihalcon on eBay). (not included)
key switches	VERY clicky = buckling spring

condition	Requires use of additional converter/adapter in order to work with modern PCs link
comments	Feet extend in three positions (fully retracted, partially extended, fully extended). Metal shiny internal plate (zinc galvanized steel). Black-painted metal bottom case. Keyboard weight = 9 pounds, 1 oz (4.1 kilos). Painted-black metal steel backplate with 8-position DIP switch. IBM 3179 sticker. https://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/ShowDoc.wss?docURL=/common/ssi/rep_ca/9/897/ENUS184-039/index.html&lang=en&request_locale=en `* New keyboard` `- A new modifiable keyboard with 122 keys provides 24` `individual program function (PF) keys, a numeric pad in` `adding machine layout, and cursor-move keys positioned in a` `cross pattern for easier use.` `- Keyboard layout can be modified by the customer to fit` `application requirements.` `- Low-profile, movable keyboard with coiled cable has an` `adjustment for use at any of three angles of inclination: 6,` `12, or 18 degrees.` `- Keyboard switch setting by operator allows either of two` `modes of keyboard operation:` `. Emulation mode` `When a 3179 keyboard is used in Emulation mode, it must` `be attached to the following engineering change (EC) or` `microcode release levels of the control unit or` `Display/Printer Adapter.` Note: 2 hairlines in the paint of front case. #1 is underneath the PF1-PF4 and #2 is to the bottom left hand corner of case next to 10 function keys Gray keyboard cable in very good coiled condition with metal end. see for Chryosan’s YouTube review. IBM 3270/3179 Model F “Battleship” keyboard review (capacitive buckling springs)