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Looking for help with a 1969 Northern Electric 3 slot touch tone payphone

Started by rglenn, June 13, 2019, 02:05:46 PM

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rglenn

Well, I know the dial works but I could use some guidance on the wiring.  The Dial it is replacing (NE35E3) has 8 wires of which 7 were connected to either the terminal or network.  The new dial (NT3503L2) has 4 wires (the directions describe 6 with 1 not used)

rglenn

Ok, I got the dial installed and through process of elimination, got it to dial.  Currently everything is working except the transmitter.  The pay phone caller can hear the called party but the called party can not hear the pay phone caller.  I could have the dial wired wrong.  I also found some information on post pay phones indicating the transmitter is intentionally shorted until coins are deposited.  Depositing coins doesn't enable the transmitter.

Suggestions welcomed.

Key2871

Check the handset by connecting it up to another phone, to eliminate or confirm that the transmitter is working.
I don't see how the dial would have any bearing on the transmitter not working. You can try reversing the transmitter wires on the network, but I again don't think that would effect the transmitter.
And connect a known working handset and try that.
KEN


Key2871

On some of these sets, the transmitter was muted unless the hopper was triggered by a coin. It could be what's happening with yours. So if you try another handset and the problem persists, trigger the hopper switch with your finger go from there.
Also, hot water an a strap wrench will work to get the handset caps off. That's what I had to do with my Northern.
KEN

rglenn

Well, I tried another handset, same issue.  Then I tried your finger on the hopper idea and as I depress it, I can hear the audio from the called party but for only a moment.  Holding it all the way down doesn't maintain the audio.  I have to catch it just right but am able to reproduce it almost every time.  I feel like I'm getting close but am not sure what to do to bypass this switch/connection?

rdelius

Have you tried reversing the polarity of the line cord (Red and Green)?

rglenn

Yes, no change.  I thought it would stop the dial from working but didn't.

Key2871

What's that picture of? I've not seen anything like that before.
KEN

rglenn

Here is a wider shot.  The blue arrow is what I am pressing down to get the audio to work briefly.

rglenn


Key2871

That must be a post pay set up. I've never seen that before.
So there must be something that triggers when the coin passes, that's not triggering to allow voice.
Since I've never seen that setup I don't know what to say. There must be someone here who knows about northern post pay set up?
KEN

HarrySmith

Can you pull that part out & get a picture of the other side that shows the wiring? Looks like ony 1 screw holds it in?
Harry Smith
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rglenn

Appears to be held on by 3 screws.  I can remove if helpful but I think I got Pics of all the wiring.