Help required with the wiring of a Bakelite 232 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

shi12345 · 28th Jul 2019, 7:13 pm

Hi
I recently acquired a 232 and a 162 at an auction. After looking at the insides it seems the 162 has been wired as a 232, and the 232 has been wired as a 162. I have changed them back to how I believe they should be, but I am encountering quite a few problems with the 232.

The dial tone does not stop when I press the receiver down, also it does not dial out. I spent most of last night studying various photos, but alas I am stuck. No combination seems to work. Please could anyone please explain where each wire should go.

I have orange/blue/grey/brown/pink from the dial, and red /green/brown from the receiver.

Thank you so much in advance
Shi

russell_w_b · 29th Jul 2019, 10:54 pm

I attach the following drawing from 'Atkinson' although it doesn't show the colours used. But you can check the connections go to the correct terminals. I modded the drawing a little for conversion. It might help.
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Kind Regds,

R.

28th Jul 2019, 7:13 pm	#1
shi12345 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London, UK. Posts: 2	Help required with the wiring of a Bakelite 232 Hi I recently acquired a 232 and a 162 at an auction. After looking at the insides it seems the 162 has been wired as a 232, and the 232 has been wired as a 162. I have changed them back to how I believe they should be, but I am encountering quite a few problems with the 232. The dial tone does not stop when I press the receiver down, also it does not dial out. I spent most of last night studying various photos, but alas I am stuck. No combination seems to work. Please could anyone please explain where each wire should go. I have orange/blue/grey/brown/pink from the dial, and red /green/brown from the receiver. Thank you so much in advance Shi

29th Jul 2019, 10:54 pm	#2
russell_w_b Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Penrith, Cumbria, UK. Posts: 3,687	Re: Help required with the wiring of a Bakelite 232 I attach the following drawing from 'Atkinson' although it doesn't show the colours used. But you can check the connections go to the correct terminals. I modded the drawing a little for conversion. It might help. -- Kind Regds, R. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Regds, Russell W. B. G4YLI.