WE D1 Problems

[Key2871]

Looks like your missing the BK transmitter wire.

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Haven't tried another handset with my D1 yet but was wondering if it's possible to test the 557B receiver element with a VOM?

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Ken, I'm not sure what you mean. The black wire on one end of the subset cord as well as the black wire on the handset cord are both connected to the dial BK. The other end of the black wire on the subset cord (which I understand is for antisidetone) is connected to C on the network. Would you elaborate?
                                                                                                       Thanks,
                                                                                                         Dave

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     GLOBAL MODERATOR POST

Please attach photos to each reply showing what wiring is being discussed so members can see the parts and the wiring rather than assuming the wiring which may be different than what is being assumed. Images make it much easier to troubleshoot these types of problems.

Not one image, other than the one of the ringer clapper, have been posted in any of the replies in this topic.

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Sorry, I lent out my tablet for 9 weeks and it is my only means of taking photographs.

                                                                                       Dave

[RB]

Haven't tried another handset with my D1 yet but was wondering if it's possible to test the 557B receiver element with a VOM?

yes you can.
not sure what it shud be, but if you see resistance, it is at least alive.
magnet may be weak tho.
Can't test that with a meter.

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Thanks RB.

[AL_as_needed]

One additional trick to consider that I use on all my rotary phones; I take an index card and cut it into strips. I place an end of a strip in-between closed contacts and use a filing motion. Usually after going back and forth a few times, you'll see the paper scrub away a layer of corrosion. I  like using paper for this as it does not mar the contact surfaces, and doesn't bend out them out of place.

This is likely not a solution to your other issue, but can help with stronger, cleaner pulses etc. 

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Thank you AL.

          Dave

[HarrySmith]

Bell Sytems had a special bonded paper just for cleaning contacts. I have some at home. Our friend Steve Hilsz was selling it, I am not sure if he has any left but you can contact him if interested jydsk@tds.net.

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Much thanks Harry.

                Dave