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The 302 turns 80!!

Started by WEBellSystemChristian, January 01, 2017, 03:20:06 PM

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WEBellSystemChristian

This year, the 302 turns 80 years old! Well, technically, it turned 80 around October/November (III 36), but 1937 is more recognized, and it's the first full year of production. Plus, it's easier to remember.

Here are my '37s. The back two still need a lot of work, but they're still great examples!

Post pictures of your '37s prized 302s if you want!
Christian Petterson

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" -Henry Ford

Robert Guth

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My Northern Electric twins (younger than 80, but much loved)...

Robert Guth

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interior view...
1946 metal case w/4H dial (left) & 1949 plastic case w/5H dial (right)

andre_janew

I remember someone working on a replica of a Field Trial 302 phone.  I haven't heard much about it lately.  I wonder if they made any progress on it.

WEBellSystemChristian

Quote from: andre_janew on January 01, 2017, 05:40:42 PM
I remember someone working on a replica of a Field Trial 302 phone.  I haven't heard much about it lately.  I wonder if they made any progress on it.
That was me. I ran into a snag when powdercoating, so I temporarily stopped the project.
Christian Petterson

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" -Henry Ford

Holtzer-Cabot

Here is my one and only 302! (a metal 1940 set)
Western Electric - A unit of the Bell System and main supplier of AT&T since 1882! -15 year old phone collector!