Author Topic: The 302 turns 80!! (Read 975 times)

WEBellSystemChristian · « **on:** January 01, 2017, 03:20:06 PM »

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!

Robert Guth · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2017, 04:57:37 PM »

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

Robert Guth · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2017, 05:00:14 PM »

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

andre_janew · « **Reply #3 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.

WEBellSystemChristian · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2017, 06:08:48 PM »

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.

Holtzer-Cabot · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2017, 09:50:27 PM »

Here is my one and only 302! (a metal 1940 set)

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