Homepage Cyberwar Cybersecurity Cyberspace C-Spionage C-Sabotage Gefährdung Kriminalität Computer Kommunikation mod. Systeme Der Mensch Beratung Bildung Fachberichte Information Kryptologie Emission Verschlüsselung Forschung Begriffe Recht Technik Verschiedenes
.R F I D  - Systeme   Verschlüsselungs- und Chiffriertechnik   Rotorsysteme   Computerkryptologie
Sectel
Ansicht
Information
aus CRYPTO MACHINE
more information
TC-53
The TC-53 was the crypto element that was used with the ETK teletype equipment series. It was designed by Dr. Edgar Gretener and produced by Gretag AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Click to Enlarge
tc53_cover_on_s.jpg TC53 with a cover in place at the centre of the front panel. This was the export model.
tc53_cover_off_s.jpg TC-53 with dial installed. This was the model delivered to the Swiss Army. Its name is "Schluessel-Produktions-Geraet" which is the key production device.
crypto/tc53_21_s.jpg There are 12 wheels in total. The 4 red ones are scramblers. To the right are the 8 notched wheels.
tc53_22_s.jpg The wheel axle in the swung out position.
tc53_23_s.jpg The 26 fixed, circular contacts at the bottom left are called the "Anschlussplatte" links. They make the contact with the first permutation wheel.
All photos and copy in this table via Walter Schmid, HB9AIV