Description
French Model U43 with MIL
This model is in Black
Ericcson manufactured this standard desk telephone for the French Post Office (PTT).
This actual telephone was called Model 330-01. Issue date was March 1960. Also has the Mother-in Law Listener (MIL). This was an additional earpiece very useful for two people to listen in to the conversation. This MIL slots into a bracket at the rear of the telephone when not in use. The cord on the MIL is original, the braided handset cord is a later addition, as is the Line Jack Cord. The transmitter and receiver are “electronic” replacements.
It is in very good condition. It has also been converted to work in the United Kingdom if you have pulse dialling.
WILL YOUR TELEPHONE WORK?
Remember that dial telephones need to have PULSE DIALLING on your telephone line to be able to dial out. Even if you have TONE DIALLING, which is the other form of dialling, they will still ring on an incoming call. You would still be able to pick up the call and talk. You would not be able to dial out.
Most antique (and later) models have mechanical bells. Many telephone lines now are termed VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). These ‘lines’ do not have enough “juice” to power the telephone’s bell sets. The Trimfone is the exception. However, there are APAs (Analogue phone adapters) on the market. Have not had a personal experience with these though.
INFORMATION SOURCES:
First of all, Royal Mail will handle your order. Therefore please see our Shop menu for postal options: Postage We charge a flat postal rate for telephones. We will use Royal Mail’s Special Delivery service charging you £10.00. If the cost for a particulay telephone was less than £10.00 we would offer a discount for the difference. (£10.00 less ‘actual cost’ = discount). Compensation required? Use this option if compensation may need to be claimed.
We are also members of the “Great Britain Philatelic Society” (GBPS): http://www.gbps.org.uk
French Model U43 with MIL
