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#1

Flea Market/Yard Sale/Antique Store/Thrift Store Finds / Re: Surplus ringing generators...

Last post by TelePlay - Today at 04:23:27 PM

Interesting item. It's available from several sources (a Google search finds them) but this is the best price.

Here are a few photos from another site.

I assume these are constant on (ringing) and an interrupter is used to send the proper cadence down the line.

#2

Flea Market/Yard Sale/Antique Store/Thrift Store Finds / Surplus ringing generators for...

Last post by 5415551212 - Today at 03:17:57 PM

Saw this a new old stock 1950's ringing generator:
https://www.surplussales.com/items/165017/ringing-generator/

I'd order one but I already have a ringing generator on my key system power supply. Mine however is 30hz, I wired it a to a test phone jack so I can plug in any phone and just test the ringer,  but this would do the same thing for $9.

#3

Across The Web / Re: Finland is closing down la...

Last post by Vesa - Today at 03:03:22 PM

Voip is not commonly use in here Finland. Conversion will be to mobile networks. Mobile phone plans are here ultra cheap, my Asterisk GSM/LTE gateway plan costs around 0.50 eur/month. Unlimited data and voice is around 10-30eur/month. Mobile network coverage is 100%, only exception is some rural areas on Lapland area. This is something to do with Nokia -comppany..

#4

Technical "Stuff" / Re: WE 801C/801CR Automatic Ca...

Last post by rcourtney - Today at 02:37:17 PM

Thought I'd add this for others

#5

Unusual Issues & Solutions / Spring missing in transmitter ...

Last post by RotoTech99 - Today at 01:25:18 PM

Hello,

I've got a Decotel Candlestick that is missing the internal spring in the transmitter horn mount that permits the transmitter horn to be set to a desired position...

If I cannot locate the spring, what is a good means to remedy it, please?

I've thought of epoxying it in a desired position, but would prefer to get the needed spring if I can.

I've also found feet from the NT/NE Contempra and similar sets can be used to replace the old feet; they raise it up a bit, but work well.

All replies and advice welcome,
Rototech99 Ed Burnett

#6

Auction Talk / Re: Unusual AE50 Wall Phone

Last post by RDPipes - Today at 12:26:11 PM

Monophone Switch Latch.

The tab releases the switchhook for party line use.

Here are some past discussions, going back to 2010!

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=8481.0

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=3789.0

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=5483.0

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=18240.msg187722#msg187722

(Edit: added links.)

Thank you as always Paul, that would have never crossed my mind.

#7

Auction Talk / Re: AE50 With Optional Hook La...

Last post by paul-f - Today at 11:51:18 AM

Message with links to other topics on the Monophone Switch Latch.

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=29104.msg276460#msg276460


...Found the catalog reference!

#8

Auction Talk / Re: Unusual AE50 Wall Phone

Last post by paul-f - Today at 11:09:06 AM

Monophone Switch Latch.

The tab releases the switchhook for party line use.

Here are some past discussions, going back to 2010!

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=8481.0

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=3789.0

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=5483.0

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=18240.msg187722#msg187722

(Edit: added links.)

#9

Auction Talk / Unusual AE50 Wall Phone

Last post by RDPipes - Today at 08:13:40 AM

Browsing eBay's sold auctions I came across this AE50 and at first thought "that's a high price for someone to purchase it at as a Buy it Now. But I clicked on it to see if I might be missing something and sure enough it was different, in fact it was something I've never seen before nor know what it might be for (not that I know a lot of anything mind you). So anyone out there know what that little tab is for and why the chrome plate and different style plunger. Although I've seen these different plungers I just figured it was just a style change that took place somewhere in history. Can't imagine what that tab would be for and it's probably really simple. Here's a few photos off the auction.

eBay Closed Auction

#10

Across The Web / Re: Finland is closing down la...

Last post by countryman - Today at 05:20:43 AM

I suppose the subscriptions will be converted into a VOIP service?