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GPO 740 series telephone as used by the BBC
- Made:
- 1968
- maker:
- General Post Office
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GPO 740 series telephone as used by the BBC, 1968. Fitted with three push buttons including one marked "XFER BAL U" for transferring the call to a telephone hybrid or "balance unit" to put the caller on air.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/270
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
- Measurements:
-
overall: 135 mm x 145 mm x 210 mm, 1.12 kg
- type:
- telephone