Lot 258
It served as a communication staple for all branches of the West German Bundeswehr (Army, Navy, and Air Force). OB (Ortsbetrieb / Local Battery): Powered locally by two 1.5V D-cell batteries using a hand-crank magneto generator to ring the receiving phone. ZB (Zentralbetrieb / Central Battery): Connects directly into automated central telephone exchanges or public networks. Housed in an incredibly durable, impact-resistant black Bakelite composite casing. Features a heavy fabric-braided cable and a push-to-talk (PTT) bar on the handle to open and close communication loops. Built with a hard plastic internal wiring diagram template, operation instructions, and the official German military phonetic alphabet. Features a signature red-bordered German placard warning: "Handapparat auflegen! Sonst Abhörgefahr" ("Replace handset! Otherwise risk of eavesdropping"). Equipped with dual plug connections allowing for direct patch cables to link two devices or tap into external networks. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
- Dimensions: 12" x 10" x 6.5"
- Condition: Very Good Working Condition
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