The rotary dial is a device mounted on or in a telephone or switchboard that is designed to send interrupted electrical pulses, known as pulse dialing, corresponding to the number dialed. The early form of the rotary dial used lugs on a finger plate instead of holes. A patent was filed on August 20, 1896 by employees of Almon Strowger, namely, A. E. Keith and the brothers John and Charles Erickson. The Patent No. 597,062 was granted on January 11, 1898. The modern version of the rotary dial with holes was first introduced in 1904 but only entered service in the Bell System in 1919. The device was phased out from the 1970s onwards with the onset of Touch Tone dialing, which uses a telephone keypad instead of a dial. Some telephone systems in the US no longer recognize rotary dialing by default, in which case it would have to be ordered from the telephone company as a special feature, to support older customer equipment.
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- Ivory Rotary Dial Phone - 802 made by PMG / Telecom refurbished plastic Case (with plastic grommet)
 ne Collectable Retro Rotary Dial
Ivory Phone refurbished by Telecom Australia workshops and never used since (packed in Telecom box).
In as new condition
Has new dial label (blank). This was the standard telephone in Australian homes during the
1960's and 70's. Telecom code was 802 ACF Ivory
Thousands of these phones were destroyed - they are now rare - with ones in as good condition as this - even rarer
This particular model has a grommet to replace a hole in the case (used for control-lock phones)
These are not junky phones that have been sitting in someone's shed, or bought at a garage sale- These are quality telephones.
These phones have refurbished
plastic phone shells, the electronics have been refurbished. They are not sun
damaged, scratched, or otherwise damaged like many rotary dial phones sold on
Auction sites or at Second Hand stores. For more details on the difference between
- Replacement Dial Plate for 802 Telecom / PMG Rotary dial phone
 eplacement Dial plate that sits at the back of the dial of a ACF 802 rotary dial phone.
- Digitel Push Button telephone - decadic - early Telecom Pushbutton Phone from the 1980s
 Rare 1980s Digitel Telephone sold by Telecom Australia. This is one of the first Push Button phones sold by Telecom Australia.They were supplied by STC and made in Denmark.
Phone has adjustable ring volume and is Decadic only. In good condition - dials out clear transmission - ringer works fine.
- Ericofon Phone Gasket replacement - Cobra Telephone
Replacement Ericofon Gasket Brand New!
the gasket that often deteriorates on Ericofon Telephones
make your valuable Ericofon like new!
This is a new but remanufactured gasket (not a genuine original ericofon gasket), as good if not better than the original . Makes the Ericofon with a damaged gasket look good!
The arrow points to the Gasket that in many ericofons has broken down. (The Ericofon does NOT come with the Gasket)
Replacement Ericofon Gasket
About the Ericofon
The Ericofon is a "cult" telephone handset created by Ericsson. It was designed in the late 1940s by a design team including Gösta Thames, Ralph Lysell and Hugo Blomberg. A specific feature of the telephone is that the plastic cover is molded in one piece, and it is considered a landmark in plastic industrial design. The serial production began in 1954. The earlier models were only sold to instit
- Ivory Rotary Dial Phone - 802 made by PMG / Telecom refurbished - NEW Plastic Case
One Collectable Retro Rotary Dial
Ivory Phone refurbished by Telecom Australia workshops (previously PMG) and never used since (packed in Telecom box).
Has new dial label (blank). This was the standard telephone in Australian homes during the
1960's and 70's. Telecom code was 802 ACF Ivory
These phones were refurbished by Telecom workshops in Perth in the late 1980s. These particular phones had the electronics refurbished, and the plastic case replaced with a new plastic case (the handsets and cord are refurbished). The phones have been unused since. They do have slight rub marks at the side of the phones from storage in the box.
You will never find second hand phones in such fantastic condition as these phones.They have new dial labels, new dial covers.
. For more details on the difference between refurbished plastic shells and new shells click here
- Ericofon Ivory Phone PMG / Telecom Australia Cobra Eames Ericophone
One Ivory Ericofon Rotary Dial Phone.
In good condition. Sold by Telecom Australia /PMG in the 1960s and 1970s. Has some scratches on the handpiece. Makes outgoing calls and receives calls, however it does not ring (was designed to be used as an extension phone). Dial has no cracks - works well, and it has a new gasket. Has a standard Telecom Australia plug (adaptors available here)
The History of the Ericofon
The Ericofon is a Swedish telephone handset created by Ericsson. It was designed in the late 1940s by a design team including Gösta Thames, Ralph Lysell and Hugo Blomberg. A specific feature of the telephone is that the two major components--the handset and the dial--are combined in a single unit. This one-piece design anticipated the evolution of the typical cordless phone and cell phone by several decades. The Ericofon is considered a landmark in plastic industrial design. The serial production be
- Grey Rotary Dial Phone - 802 made by PMG / Telecom refurbished -NEW Plastic Case
One Collectable Retro Rotary Dial
Grey Phone refurbished by Telecom Australia workshops (previously the PMG) and never used since (packed in Telecom box).
In
as new
condition
Has new dial label (blank). This was the standard telephone in Australian homes during the
1960's and 70's. Telecom code was 802 ACF Green
These phones were refurbished by Telecom workshops in Perth in the late 1980s. These particular phones had the electronics refurbished, and the plastic case replaced with a new plastic case . The phones have been unused since. They do have slight rub marks at the side of the phones from storage in the box.
You will never find second hand phones in such fantastic condition as these phones.They have new dial labels, new dial covers.
For more details on the difference between refurbished plastic shells and new shells click here
One
- Green Rotary Dial Phone - 802 made by PMG / Telecom refurbished plastic Case
One Collectable Retro Rotary Dial
Green Phone refurbished by Telecom Australia workshops and never used since (packed in Telecom box).
These rare green coloured phones
Has new dial label (blank). This was the standard telephone in Australian homes during the
1960's and 70's. Telecom code was 802 ACF Green
These phones were refurbished by Telecom workshops in Perth in the late 1980s. These particular phones had the electronics refurbished, and the plastic case is also refurbished. The phones have been unused since. They do have slight rub marks at the side of the phones from storage in the box.
You will never find second hand phones in such fantastic condition as these phones.They have new dial labels, new dial covers. The Green colour is rarer than most other colours.. For more details on the difference between refurbished plastic shells and new shells click here
- Replacement Dial Cover for 802 Telecom / PMG Rotary dial phone
Replacement Dial Label plastic cover Brand New!
the item that is always missing on the Retro 800 ACF series Telecom phones
This is a NEW replacement plastic dial label cover (not the paper dial label)
The arrow points to the plastic piece that is often missing on 800 series phones. This does not include the paper dial label.
- Ericofon Phone Gasket replacement - Cobra Telephone
Replacement Ericofon Gasket Brand New!
the gasket that often deteriorates on Ericofon Telephones
make your valuable Ericofon like new!
This is a new but remanufactured gasket (not a genuine original ericofon gasket), as good if not better than the original . Makes the Ericofon with a damaged gasket look good!
The arrow points to the Gasket that in many ericofons has broken down. (The Ericofon does NOT come with the Gasket)
Replacement Ericofon Gasket
About the Ericofon
The Ericofon is a "cult" telephone handset created by Ericsson. It was designed in the late 1940s by a design team including Gösta Thames, Ralph Lysell and Hugo Blomberg. A specific feature of the telephone is that the plastic cover is molded in one piece, and it is considered a landmark in plastic industrial design. The serial production began in 1954. The earlier models were only sold to instit
- Sage Green ACF 8081 - Brand New in Box - Telecom / PMG
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Sage Green Telecom 8081 Brand New in box.
Dates from September 1985, one of the earliest Telecom Pushbutton Telephones replacing the ACF 802 rotary dial telephones.
Phone is decadic only - with volume control.
- Grey Rotary Dial Phone - 802 made by PMG / Telecom refurbished Plastic Case
One Collectable Retro Rotary Dial
Grey Phone refurbished by Telecom Australia workshops and never used since (packed in Telecom box).
In
as new
condition
Has new dial label (blank). This was the standard telephone in Australian homes during the
1960's and 70's. Telecom code was 802 ACF
Grey
Thousands of these phones were destroyed - they are now rare - with ones in as good condition as this - even rarer
These are not junky phones that have been sitting in someone's shed, or bought at a garage sale- These are quality telephones.
These phones have refurbished
plastic phone shells, the electronics have been refurbished. They are not sun
damaged, scratched, or otherwise damaged like many rotary dial phones sold on
Auction sites or at Second Hand stores. For more details on the difference between refurbished plastic shells and new shells click here
They
- Phone Socket Adaptor - Allows 802 Australia telephones to be plugged into RJ12 or RJ45 sockets - USA
 ocket adaptor . This allows a standard Australian Phone to be plugged into an RJ12 or RJ 45 Socket, that is now common in Australian Homes, and is the standard socket in the USA.
Note: You still need a RJ45 cable to plug this in (the standard cable that goes from the wall socket to a modern phone)
For international shipping the socket will be removed fom its packaging for cheaper postage.
- Green Rotary Dial Phone - 802 made by PMG / Telecom refurbished -NEW Plastic Case
One Collectable Retro Rotary Dial
Green Phone refurbished by Telecom Australia workshops and never used since (packed in Telecom box).
These are very rare - we found some more and have very few left, and once they are all sold that will be it.
Has new dial label (blank). This was the standard telephone in Australian homes during the
1960's and 70's. Telecom code was 802 ACF Green
These phones were refurbished by Telecom workshops in Perth in the late 1980s. These particular phones had the electronics refurbished, and the plastic case replaced with a new plastic case (the handsets and cord are refurbished). The phones have been unused since. They do have slight rub marks at the side of the phones from storage in the box.
You will never find second hand phones in such fantastic condition as these phones.They have new dial labels, new dial covers. The Green colour is rarer than most other colours.. For more
- Ivory Rotary Dial Phone - 802 made by PMG / Telecom refurbished plastic Case
One Collectable Retro Rotary Dial
Ivory Phone refurbished by Telecom Australia workshops and never used since (packed in Telecom box).
In
as new
condition
Has new dial label (blank). This was the standard telephone in Australian homes during the
1960's and 70's. Telecom code was 802 ACF Ivory
Thousands of these phones were destroyed - they are now rare - with ones in as good condition as this - even rarer
These are not junky phones that have been sitting in someone's shed, or bought at a garage sale- These are quality telephones.
These phones have refurbished
plastic phone shells, the electronics have been refurbished. They are not sun
damaged, scratched, or otherwise damaged like many rotary dial phones sold on
Auction sites or at Second Hand stores. For more details on the difference between refurbished plastic shells and new shells click here
They are
- Northern Telecom Rotary Dial Telephone - fantastic ring!
 otary Dial Telephone made in the USA by Northern Telecom, dating from the 1960s. This was americas standard Rotary dial telephone. Its the dial phone featured in hundreds of movies.
This phone has a fantastic mechanical ring - louder than and phone you have heard. It dials decadic, and has adjustable ring volume. Dial label cover is attached but there is no dial label.
A retro rotary dial phone classic!
- Chocolate Brown ACF 805 Pushbutton Phone - Telecom
 second hand Chocloate Brown ACF 805 series telephone. circa 1982.
This was the first 'Touchfone' to replace the Rotary Dial ACF 802 by Telecom Australia.
It was based on the ACF 802 metal base - so its a tough as an ACF 802.
This telephone is in reasonable condition with some surface scratching. It is a rare colour.
- Ericofon Mint Green Phone PMG / Telecom Australia Cobra Eames Ericophone
One Mint Green Ericofon Rotary Dial Phone.
In excellent condition. Sold by Telecom Australia /PMG in the 1960s and 1970s. Has some very minor scratches on the handpiece. Makes outgoing calls and receives calls, and it does ring . Dial has no cracks - works well, and it has a new gasket. Has a standard Telecom Australia plug (adaptors available here)
The History of the Ericofon
The Ericofon is a Swedish telephone handset created by Ericsson. It was designed in the late 1940s by a design team including Gösta Thames, Ralph Lysell and Hugo Blomberg. A specific feature of the telephone is that the two major components--the handset and the dial--are combined in a single unit. This one-piece design anticipated the evolution of the typical cordless phone and cell phone by several decades. The Ericofon is considered a landmark in plastic industrial design. The serial production began in 1954. The earlier models we
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Today the dial is a key pad or "dial pad", generally with 12 keys numbered 0-9, *, and # that perform an equivalent signalling function to that of a rotating disk dial.
In telephony, the word dialing (in present and past tense spelt with two Ls in British English and with one in American English) describes the process of the placement of a telephone call. From as early as 1836, there were various suggestions and inventions of dials for sending telegraph signals. After the first commercial telephone exchange was installed in 1878, the need for an automated, user-controlled method of directing a telephone call became apparent. The first telephone dial patent was jointly issued to Connolly and McTighe in 1879. There were numerous competing inventions, and 26 patents of dials, push-buttons and similar mechanisms for signalling which telephone subscriber was wanted by a caller were issued prior to 1891. Most inventions involved highly complex, and expensive, mechanisms and required the user to perform complex manipulations.
The first commercial installation of a Telephone Dial accompanied the first commercial installation of a 99 line automatic telephone exchange in La Porte, Indiana in 1892, which was based on the 1891 Strowger patent designs. The original dial designs were rather cumbersome and development continued during the 1890s and early 1900s hand in hand with the switching technology. In the 1950s, invention of plastics saw the dial itself change from metal disk to a plastic ring.
In the early 1960s Bell Telephone Laboratories researched various key pad layouts to replace the telephone dial, for electronic telephone equipment. Researchers rearranged the dial numbers in a wide range of combinations from mimicking a telephone dial to the now familiar 4 row by 3 column keypad. They found the 4x3 keypad to be the fastest and most error free arrangement to operate. However, because the American telephone dial had the 0 next to the 9, they tested the arrangement with a 1 at the top and 0 at the bottom, below the 8 key. They also tested an arrangement with the 0 below the 2 and having 9 at the top, as appeared on adding machines at that time and now appears on computer and calculator keyboards, but that arrangement was more error prone as few people were familiar with adding machines at that time. Because of this research, phone key pad numbering is reversed to today's calculator and computer keyboards. However, the keypads of most cash machines usually have the same numbering as phone key pads.
Even today, rotary phones occasionally find special uses. For instance, the anti-drug Fairlawn Coalition of the Anacostia section of Washington, DC persuaded the phone company to install rotary dials on area pay phones. The goal was to discourage loitering by drug purchasers, since the dials could not be used to call dealers' pagers.
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