"The phone is a remarkably complex, simple device,
and very rarely ever needs repairs, once you fix them." - Dan/Panther
Quote from: G-Man on March 21, 2024, 02:36:46 PMThe wiring diagram that I downloaded from the TCI Library did not contain the NYTel warning about this scheme. https://www.telephonecollectors.info/index.php/browse/wiring-diagrams/western-electric/desk-stands/2125-desk-stands-51mod-tl/file
Quote from: G-Man on March 21, 2024, 02:36:46 PMEven so, most of us already knew of this circuit's limitations but if the user intends to only use one instrument at a time, then there should not be any appreciable transmission losses when only one instrument is in use at a time.
Quote from: G-Man on March 21, 2024, 02:36:46 PMNote that the NYTel admonition also states that two additional high-impedance ringing bridges on the same line were still acceptable.
Quote from: G-Man on March 21, 2024, 02:36:46 PMAlso, NYTel used this scheme only to save money by not having to invest in replacing obsolete equipment in order to maximize its financial return.
Quote from: G-Man on March 21, 2024, 02:36:46 PMTo reiterate, in general, I still think it is a terrible idea to mix and match these subsets and instruments.
Ditto goes for "cheater subsets" and "mini-networks" but it's definitely their choice to do as they please.
Quote from: Westrex on March 21, 2024, 07:20:19 PMThe manual doesn't specify it being a condenser, since it says both condensers are in front of the heat filter