Introduction

This website:

• Was created to document resources and repair histories of various Western Electric Phones.
• Is a work in progress and will be updated as progress is made on the phone project(s) and/or features are added to the New Google Sites platform...

For more information, please visit the About page.

GLadstone's Topics at the Classic Rotary Phone Forum (CRPF)

Telephone Troubleshooting and Repair

1. Line Cord / 505A Plug Questions for 702B Princess Phone
2. Western Electric 2012C Transformer Questions for 702B Princess Phone
3. D1 202 with 634BA-3 Subset Troubleshooting
4. 1971 2500 D Troubleshooting

VOIP, Asterisk, C*NET, XLink, etc

• POTS to VOIP Transition Advice?

Member Photo Storage Area for Topic Related Linked Images or Other Such PERMANENT Use

• GLadstone's Photos

Classifieds- Wanted

• Wanted: E1 handset with 625A Transmitter

GLadstone's YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn90wwjV3rtzC1DEEBsJ-RA

TBD.

Background

Repairs include wiring adjustments, line cord, and 35Y3A dial.

Current Status

Working "daily driver."

Background

Repairs include line cord, 505A plug, and M1A ringer.

Current Status

Repaired the Light Beige 1968 702B Princess Phone Line Cord to better compare M1A Ringer sounds.

To compare the 1963 to the 1968 702B phone, please see this web page:

• 1963 vs. 1968 702B

Next Steps

Seeking audio of the soft and loud ringer settings of an 702B Princess Phone M1A ringer where the volume control metal piece touches the gong in both the soft and loud settings (as pictured below).

If you have a recording to share, please:

• Contact Me
• And/or post it to the Classic Rotary Phone Forum "Sounds" topic here:
  • http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=1254.0