A Telephone System For A Hundred Bucks?
I don't get a commission on this but I think it is pretty neat, a pair of surplus German field phones that are brand new. What collectors call NOS, New Old Stock. The cost is $80. Throw in $20 worth of wire and you are all set. This little system could be used for demonstrations, to convincingly show how simple a telephone system can be and how the telephone is an electrical instrument. I have the URL below for more info. You need to enter the product code in their search engine to locate the right page.
Here's the text of the ad from the HeadQuarters catalog: "This 2-Phone Set is ready for field communications or mint-condition collectibility. Each plastic-cased unit (with hinged top) has a webbing shoulder strap. Heavy-duty plastic handset with a "push to talk" lever and a 31/2' insulated cord. Hand crank rings the other phone. The international radio code, from "alpha" to "zulu" is on the case cover. Quality circuitry from Germany's "Standard Elektrik"...plus] old-fashioned cool looks. Operates on 2 D batteries (included) Comes with translated English instructions. Each 10x43/4x63/4" h. unit weighs 91/2 lbs. Wire not included, order below. Condition: brand crankin' new, never issued. Call me to get in on this rare surplus bargain!"
