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Phil G4SPZ · 5th Sep 2009, 9:06 pm

Hi Simon,

I have a pair of field telephones model "F" and, whilst there are Forum members with a lot more knowledge than me, I managed to get mine working quite quickly.

Have you tried the trick of placing your fingers across the terminals and winding the handle? You should feel a tingle, which indicates that the magneto is generating. If OK, look at the bells. Small mechanical adjustments can make a huge difference to the ring. The trembler arm tends to get bent, so try removing the lid from the telephone and then see if the trembler is trying to work. Careful adjustment may be all that's required.

I also help with the Scouts' JOTA every year, and my field telephones will be in use this October!

5th Sep 2009, 9:06 pm	#2
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Field Telephone Type F Mk II - Help needed Hi Simon, I have a pair of field telephones model "F" and, whilst there are Forum members with a lot more knowledge than me, I managed to get mine working quite quickly. Have you tried the trick of placing your fingers across the terminals and winding the handle? You should feel a tingle, which indicates that the magneto is generating. If OK, look at the bells. Small mechanical adjustments can make a huge difference to the ring. The trembler arm tends to get bent, so try removing the lid from the telephone and then see if the trembler is trying to work. Careful adjustment may be all that's required. I also help with the Scouts' JOTA every year, and my field telephones will be in use this October! __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts