Introduction

The purpose of this page is to give an overview of this particular 1963 702B Princess Phone and related resources so that it can be used as a reference for the project / repair links for this phone.

On This Page

• Background Information
• Repair Road Map
• Current Status
• Next Step

Start with these pages:

• Documents & Resources

Bell System Practice (BSP) Documents & Classic Rotary Phone Forum Topic Links

• Dates

Overview of phone part dates

• Wiring

Overview in photos & charts

The project / repair links on this website can be found here (in order of repair):

1. Line Cord Repair
2. 505A Plug Repair
3. M1A Ringer Repair
   1. Before Adjustments
   2. After First Adjustment
   3. After Second Adjustment
   4. After Bias Spring Adjustment
   5. After Third Adjustment
4. Ringer Repair Videos

Note that the M1A Ringer Repair write-up contains video clips and has been divided into sections to make it easier to compare and review the changes and sound differences as you can open two (or more) sections at a time in separate tabs or windows.

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

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