Often times with 500's, if the ringer's failing the wire on G on the network block needs to be moved to L1, it's a quick fix and was the only issue with about 30 of my 500 phones.
Often times with 500's, if the ringer's failing the wire on G on the network block needs to be moved to L1, it's a quick fix and was the only issue with about 30 of my 500 phones.
I rewired the entire set up in about 8 different configurations. Non of them worked. I pulled a bunch of different diagrams and I wasn't able to get anything. Since its a '62, could it be that the ringer motor is toast? Is there a way to check this?Originally Posted by AtomicEraTom
Test the ringer with an ohmmeter across the terminals -- if the needle doesn't kick, the coil is open. A very rare thing to happen, but sometimes the wiring can corrode.
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Can you post a pic of the ringer? It may be a frequency ringer, which would need to be replaced.
Going to call Phoneco and find if they have the rubber bumper that fits around the base of my AE34.
Funny thing, in their catalog they have a photo of an AE34 and it lists a price over $300. And mentions when available.
Guess I scored a somewhat rare AE. I'm really starting to like this phone a lot!
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I find Phoneco's prices to be a bit high on their actual phones. I'm meaning to take a trip there, they're only a bit north of here. Their catalog is fantastic!
Yes, I agree... their phones can be a bit high but, they tend to fetch prices much the same on ebay now and again.
I'm waiting for the rubber gasket and black cloth line cord for the AE34... ordered it yesterday, should be here this week!
Planning to visit the Congress Hotel this Saturday while we'll be in Tucson AZ. John Dillinger stayed there before the fire there in '34. They have a fully operational switch board they use to connect calls to the rooms! I'm taking my AE34 along and use it in the room... The rooms are all '30s period for the most part and have "repro" telephones... going to switch it out for one night and use the AE34.
I'll be sure to post photos.
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The wiring in this picture is how it was when I opened it. I've tried moving a bunch of different configurations and haven't gotten anywhere.
There is a little tiewire like piece below just slightly below the gongs, it can be moved one way or the other, move it to the opposite slot of where it is now, that can help. This is a straight line ringer and will work with modern phone lines.
Did you try G to L1, that usually does the trick.
I'll give it a shot in a few days. I'm going out of town for a bit and will give it a try when I get back. Thanks for helping me out!
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