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French SOCOTEL S63

Started by LarryInMichigan, March 08, 2013, 09:44:41 AM

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Wow, that is quite a project. Lots to do.

Does it work? Is there no bracket for the mother in law receiver?
Groeten,

Arwin

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LarryInMichigan

I gave it a quick try.  There was some static, but it did work.  I was able to dial my voice mail and leave a message.  There is no extra receiver bracket, but the pattern of discoloration on the back shows the outline of the receiver and bracket, so it apparently had one in the past.  I can manage without it.

What this phone was doing in Bulgaria, I would like to know.  I am also still curious as to what the Australian 802 I bought recently was doing in Ukraine.

Larry

HarrySmith

COOL ;D Nice looking phone! The mother in law is pretty neat. If you could keep it I think it is worth it.
Harry Smith
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Matilo Telephones

Larry, I see a lot of migrant workers from Eastern Europe in our 2nd hand shops, charity shops, etc. They buy a van full of stuff and take it back to the country of origin. Perhaps a Bulgarian worker loaded his van in France and took it back to resell the stuff.

Perhaps the French PTT sold of surplus phones to Burgaria.
Groeten,

Arwin

Check out my telephone website: http://www.matilo.eu/?lang=en

And I am on facebook too: www.facebook.com/matilosvintagetelephones