Bell Answering machine

[Sigmaz]

Just Beautiful..
Thank you for taking the time to photo the internals..
They both look great, But the 1BA would look better on my shelf.

[Key2871]

Ferric oxide in bedded in rubber is a great way to record and have little maintenance. No tapes to replace, but wonder why they didn't use wire, like data recorders do on air planes.
I saw a show back in the 80's called secret life of machines. Still watchable on you tube. Very interesting how they used rust on sticky tape in a tape recorder, and it worked rather well.very cool to see those, and learn about how they still work. Back in the day when quality was important.

[19and41]

The stainless wire probably wouldn't have stood up to the repetitive nature of recording and erasure.  I have a wire recorder.  One little hitch or tug and it breaks, becoming an instant rats' nest.

[Sigmaz]

The stainless wire probably wouldn't have stood up to the repetitive nature of recording and erasure.  I have a wire recorder.  One little hitch or tug and it breaks, becoming an instant rats' nest.

Oh yes.. I know that very well, I got very good at tying the special knot.
I had a Webster Chicago 288-1 and a 181..  I should have never let them go..

[19and41]

I inherited my mothers' model 80.  I need to do the filter caps in it.

[Sigmaz]

I inherited my mothers' model 80.  I need to do the filter caps in it.

If you ever get into it, Be prepared to be amazed. The entire chassis is copper plated.. so cool.

[HarrySmith]

Very Cool! Love the old technology! I recall reading somehwere a while ago that a president, maybe Reagan, was getting ready to make his presidental library recording, all presidents have a recording stored in DC, and was researching the best way. He settled on a wire recorder stating it had the best sound reproduction and would last forever.

[Russ Kirk]

I've always wanted one of these. Thanks for sharing.