TELEPHONE No. 314 |
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Combined table handset telephone, introduced in 1953 and used by the BPO in Automatic areas on shared service (separate metering) extension plans. The phone incorporated a Thermistor (to stop bell tinkle on Party Lines). The introduction of the Thermistor made the Bellset No. 41A and Telephone No. 308 redundant. The telephone has provision in the Bakelite case moulding for 3 press buttons. The above picture shows a telephone with the 3 button holes populated. There was a range of labels to choose from and the switch unit, that these buttons would have operated, was supplied separately to the telephone. Unused button holes were fitted with a chrome blank. Please follow the Keys link below, for further information. Mark 2 - has a Receiver, Inset No. 2P in the handset and switch
bracket with plungers of the early type. Available in Black, Jade green, Chinese red and Ivory. Telephone includes (1956):- To be requisitioned separately as required:- Diagram for telephone circuit - N414. Diagram for Button labels - N620.
Drawing No. 63022 - Telephone
components parts. ATM produced some of these telephone - their product number - L11579B1. How to wire your Telephone No. 314 to make it work on Plug and Socket Dismantling the Telephone No. 314 History, Technical and General Information on 300 type telephones Keys for use in 300 type wall and table telephones Labels that fit in the sliding tray General fault finding on your phone Comparison chart of GPO 300 type telephones 
The picture below is of a Telephone No. 314 in clear material. These were usually for marketing purposes and made as required. These are very rare.
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Last revised: April 22, 2022FM |
