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General Discussion / Re: Using WECo 107-Type Speake...

Last post by 5415551212 - Today at 12:39:11 PM

looks fun.
Whats the voltage of your supply?
I think the 107's are looking for about 18 Volts AC or DC.
I have used a simple 18V voltage regulator to power mine off a 24V (key system) supply.
You have a KSU right?
All you need is two intercom line cards and two music on hold transformers (1:1 600 ohm if I am not mistaken).

#2

Collector's Corner / Re: I Never Thought I Would Ge...

Last post by RDPipes - Today at 08:20:51 AM

As long as it is an older one with a steel base plate, I guess they are OK.  Only thing I really don't like is the dial - it is awkward to use with your left hand, and I am left-handed.

Mike this particular phone may be awkward to use because someone has flipped the photo,
notice all lettering in photo is backwards. Other then that I see nothing different as far
as orientation to make it harder for a lefty. Besides the people who designed these had
all that in mind when designing the telephone sir.

#3

Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair / Re: Help with recently acquire...

Last post by Shockandawe - Yesterday at 10:30:01 PM

hard to read , but to looks like it is stamped 323BW.

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Telephone Tools, Workshops, Tool Identification and Other / Re: Bell System/KS RJ-11 Crimp...

Last post by rdelius - Yesterday at 05:01:02 PM

Bell did  use  a crimper for B connectors made by CMP . CMP did make a crimping tool with interchangable dies for the different modular plugs  .It was based on the same mechanism. It might be possible .Field repairs to modular plugs can result in reversed polarity if you do not watch  how you insert the wires.

#5

Collector's Corner / Re: I Never Thought I Would Ge...

Last post by rdelius - Yesterday at 04:52:35 PM

The type 80e sets all were built with plastic bases ,Older  type 8o sets could be rebuilt with  type 80e  plastics.

#6

Collector's Corner / Re: I Never Thought I Would Ge...

Last post by MMikeJBenN27 - Yesterday at 03:47:21 PM

YES!  But Western/Northern Electric dials are the best, as they can be easily used with either hand.

Mike

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Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair / Re: Help with recently acquire...

Last post by TelePlay - Yesterday at 02:02:27 PM

(topics merged into one topic)


. . . and if your transmitter needs a new varnished cloth washer (part #17 in above image),

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133549507783

#8

Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair / Re: Help with recently acquire...

Last post by G-Man - Yesterday at 12:55:23 PM

Further information...

#9

Collector's Corner / Re: I Never Thought I Would Ge...

Last post by SUnset2 - Yesterday at 12:41:45 PM

As long as it is an older one with a steel base plate, I guess they are OK.  Only thing I really don't like is the dial - it is awkward to use with your left hand, and I am left-handed.

I think all the ones that came with the kit of inserts ("Fashion Plate") have the plastic base.

Mine had some scratches on the top of the handset, so I sanded and polished it, so now it is lighter than the rest of the phone, so there is definitely some yellowing.

Mike, would the model in the photo below work better for you?

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Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair / Re: Help with recently acquire...

Last post by Shockandawe - Yesterday at 12:40:17 PM

Will report back with transmitter number when I get home.
Thank you