Hello Everyone,
Is is possible to connect the 1960's era 685A ringer/subset with the much earlier 211 space saver phone? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, you can always use a WE 425-series transmission network and C4A ringer with any Western Electric dial/handset combination you like. Do the wiring in the manner of a WE 500 set, as to how the dial and handset and hookswitch components are hooked up to the network block in the subset. This may require one or two runs of 4-pair cable between the 211 and the subset, but that's OK because they're mounted to fixed surfaces.
Many of us think of the combination of an older handset and a newer subset as being OK as a temporary expedient until you can find a ringer box of the era that matches the handset.
Darren, Here is the link to the TCI Library diagram from the G Type section (211G7-T1)
< http://www.telephonecollectors.info/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=2142&Itemid=2 >
Here are a couple of links that might come in handy for those that want to use a WE 500 for a subset.
< http://www.telephonecollectors.info/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=2139&Itemid=2 >
< http://www.telephonecollectors.info/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=2138&Itemid=2 >
Doug Pav
Hello Gents,
Thanks so much again for the great information. I've had the ringer/subset for quite a while and just got the idea in my head to look at space saver phones.
Regards,
Darren.
Quote from: DarrenWGaransi on November 13, 2011, 08:55:56 AM
Hello Gents,
Thanks so much again for the great information. I've had the ringer/subset for quite a while and just got the idea in my head to look at space saver phones.
Regards,
Darren.
Hi Darren:
They do work great with 685A's. I used a 211 in my old office in the museum for many years connected with a 685A. I eventually stole the 685A to use with one of my payphones, but the 685A and 211 make great companions!
Dave