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Strowger phone - Aptofone?

Started by FABphones, August 22, 2018, 07:20:49 AM

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tubaman

Agree with Harry, it wouldn't have come out of the factory like that.
It could however be a later 'fix' if the cord restraining loop had broken.
How is it fixed at the phone end?
:)

FABphones

I took the cord out, it's a home fix. The plastic has a break in it, the cord was pulled in past the break, along with the (also v thin) grommet and knotted up to keep it all in.
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FABphones

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Quote from: tubaman on August 23, 2018, 03:19:25 AM
...How is it fixed at the phone end?
:)

Have now had a bit of time to take a proper look at it. It's been messed around with. Anti-sidetone coil has been tampered with, a solder joint broken, three screws missing and another screw sheared. A chunk of the innards moved around where it wasn't attached.

Credit where it's due, Mr F (ex-BT) stepped in to help fix this one, although this model of phone not familiar to him he can reel off 'how to fix' without a seconds thought. Great teacher. I gave the dial a bit of attention too as was just a tad slow.

So, apart from the solder issue it's all fixed but not tested until the solder joint done. I really don't like this fluxless solder but I've got some better solder on order. In the meantime it's mid 3 day oil, and clean up routine.

Next photo will be of it finished.... and you will see what my decision was re that cord.  ;)

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FABphones

Ta-daa...  :)
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Pourme

Wow!...Very nice....excellent job!

I like the cord, it adds a lot to the look of the phone!
Benny

Panasonic 308/616 Magicjack service

Doug Rose

Fab....just a wonderful job! You should be very proud....you do really nice work....Doug
Kidphone

HarrySmith

Excellent! Looks great. The cord is a very nice touch.
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
TCI

"There is no try,
there is only
do or do not"

Jim Stettler

The cord was the right choice.
JMO,
Jim S.
You live, You learn,
You die, you forget it all.

oldguy

Great job, beautiful phone. As stated before, the cord change looks great.
Gary