GEC Muraphone with Unusual Case - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

kevcurr63 · 20th Jul 2016, 11:25 am

Hi to all,
I recently acquired an ivory Muraphone TEL/2M/CWT/1 IVORY, which is the buzzer type, though it’s lacking the capacitor and it must have had a legend plate attached originally. However, one of the reasons I bought it because I thought the case shape for the reciever was unusual, though I might be wrong. I have added a few pics and one of the wiring diagram, if anyone can shed any light on this I would grateful.
Regards
Kev

jjwayle · 20th Jul 2016, 11:57 pm

Suspect that may well be from a ship, the bigger case for the handset to stop it falling off in rough seas and the buzzer would be better than bells with a striker that might annoyingly "ting" the bells with each wave.

Just a thought

Jason

kevcurr63 · 21st Jul 2016, 10:33 am

Hi Jason, I think that is a distinct possibility and does make sense, having the case like this and a buzzer rather than bells. I'm glad I bought it and once I've a chance I'll work on the internal side to have it working.
Regards
Kev

20th Jul 2016, 11:25 am	#1
kevcurr63 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dundee, UK. Posts: 21	GEC Muraphone with Unusual Case Hi to all, I recently acquired an ivory Muraphone TEL/2M/CWT/1 IVORY, which is the buzzer type, though it’s lacking the capacitor and it must have had a legend plate attached originally. However, one of the reasons I bought it because I thought the case shape for the reciever was unusual, though I might be wrong. I have added a few pics and one of the wiring diagram, if anyone can shed any light on this I would grateful. Regards Kev Attached Thumbnails

20th Jul 2016, 11:57 pm	#2
jjwayle Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bromley, London, UK. Posts: 66	Re: GEC Muraphone with Unusual Case Suspect that may well be from a ship, the bigger case for the handset to stop it falling off in rough seas and the buzzer would be better than bells with a striker that might annoyingly "ting" the bells with each wave. Just a thought Jason

21st Jul 2016, 10:33 am	#3
kevcurr63 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dundee, UK. Posts: 21	Re: GEC Muraphone with Unusual Case Hi Jason, I think that is a distinct possibility and does make sense, having the case like this and a buzzer rather than bells. I'm glad I bought it and once I've a chance I'll work on the internal side to have it working. Regards Kev