Author Topic: North Electric N103A Assistance (Read 828 times)

tanderson78 · « **on:** October 06, 2017, 12:29:37 AM »

In April 2017, I picked up a Northern Electric rotary payphone with parts dated 1966 through 1971 for $200. It's a model N103A. I just got it back from the locksmith this week. I didn't find a diagram yet on here. I got it to ring but it doesn't get dial tone. As a last resort, I'm willing to hook it up to a 500 series network. Help with the correct diagram or instructions how to hook it up to a 500 series network would be greatly appreciated. I can send pics as requested.

jj3601 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2018, 08:29:14 PM »

I just modified my N103a so that it sorta works with a postpay coin trunk. I have a schematic that I can send to you. My first post so not exactly sure how to do that.

John

HarrySmith · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2018, 09:25:14 PM »

Can I ask what the locksmith did and how much it cost? Also maybe some contact info for him, a lot of people need payphones opened or keys made, it may help some.

poplar1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2018, 10:05:51 PM »

What is a N103A? I can't find it on Dave's list:

paul-f · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2018, 11:53:44 PM »

Could it be North -- Not Northern?

As usual, posting photos with questions is preferred.

There's an installation guide for the North N-103 in the TCI Library.

http://www.telephonecollectors.info/index.php/browse/catalogs-manuals-educational-docs-by-company/north-electric-2/4676-north-electric-model-n-103-coin-telephone-installation/file

AE_Collector · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2018, 01:20:38 AM »

That must be it. That model number for Northern Electric didn’t seem to fit the pattern for their numbering scheme.

Moved it here (and modified the title) with a Redirect to “All Other Pay Telephones” as we don’t have a North Payphone Board.

Terry

tanderson78 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2018, 10:48:32 PM »

I haven't checked the Forum in a long time so I didn't know I had any responses to my post. I think somebody is right, it is a north, not a northern Electric. Actually, once I just plugged a couple components in properly, it seems to work just fine. The locksmith just ended up drilling out the center lock. As the unit was a little cantankerous to open, the locksmith didn't want to pull it apart any farther, and once I took it apart I realized I will still need to get the coin box lock drilled out. He was a nice guy and didn't charge me very much. I don't know if it's possible to find a lot for this phone so I'm just replacing the lock shaft, for lack of a better word with an appropriate piece of threaded rod and a rounded over nut. I'll send a picture if anybody's interested.

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