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DDR FELDFERNSPRECHER =R=F=T=
GDR FIELD TELEPHONES ( 1963 )
F I E L D T E L E P H O N E S » FF 63 M « (1963) GDR (East-)Germany
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=R=F=T= / VEB Funkwerk Koelleda Z.-Nr. 2033.013-00002 B
These handy BAKELITE FIELD TELEPHONES were used in the GDR's »NVA«
( = "Nationale Volks Armee" ) - Now a peaceful & interesting children's
toy to entertain a birthday crowd: Both stations can be connected over
a 50 m dual-wire line. Cranking on one station let the bell chime on
the other station. Battery powered ( 5 x 1.5 V »AA« cells in a box )
communication is excellent via transistorized amplifiers. For transport
the handset is stored inside and the crank get folded. Remarkable:
Receiver & transmitter capsules are electro-dynamic and made as
e x c h a n g e a b l e devices!
Historical Remarks ...
=R=F=T= (= "Rundfunk- u. Fernmelde-Technik") was the L O G O of the
association of different manufacturers in the field of communication
technology in former ( East- ) "German Democratic Republic" (= GDR ).
R E M A R K S T O R E S T O R A T I O N :
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When you find these telephones in a flea-market, don't expect they will
work! I got a set of 3 and was lucky to make 2 workable out of it.
Have a special look inside: Very possible you will find a lot of damage
from leaking batteries, broken case, broken handset, broken cable, dead
amplifier, detoriated battery-box, detoriated contacts, lost screws ...
You need spare parts and some knowledge to be successful - GOOD LUCK!
A look inside ( after cleaning and repair ) ...
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Detail: Microphone Amplifier ...
... Transistor T1 was defect and had to be replaced.
The whole WIRE DIAGRAM (= Schaltplan/Stromlaufplan ) of the FF 63 M ...
