PERIOD CAR PHONES / MOBILE DEVICES; Which, where?
Jun 30, 2023 14:12:42 GMT
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Post by greyelephant on Jun 30, 2023 14:12:42 GMT
Dear Members
Because my searches in the forum with „Car phone“, „Mobile Devices“ or a combination with „Government“ added, did either present none or up to 24 pages ..., I decided to start an own, separate thread and inquiry.
It is already quite some time, since I do go again into this topic, trying to find information about mobile phone equipment built into and used in, I guess, mainly P5B-models (official use).
But unfortunately I could not really find any certain and real info. despite long and deep googeling apart from the fact, that in these days, car phones consisted of transmitter-receiver unit (somewhere hidden, mainly in the boot) with antenna, control unit with handset, either CB-style microphone with additional loudspeaker or telephone (passenger-compartment).
I came across Pye Telecommunications Ltd., Cambridge, which seem to have been a strong competitor in the UK in the 50 – late 70ies (Westminster Series / Whitehall?).
I would be grateful if anyone could share some light into this matter especially
Any hint whatsover is appreciated!
Best regards, many thanks and happy rovering (when it is not too hot ....)
Pete & the elephant
Because my searches in the forum with „Car phone“, „Mobile Devices“ or a combination with „Government“ added, did either present none or up to 24 pages ..., I decided to start an own, separate thread and inquiry.
It is already quite some time, since I do go again into this topic, trying to find information about mobile phone equipment built into and used in, I guess, mainly P5B-models (official use).
But unfortunately I could not really find any certain and real info. despite long and deep googeling apart from the fact, that in these days, car phones consisted of transmitter-receiver unit (somewhere hidden, mainly in the boot) with antenna, control unit with handset, either CB-style microphone with additional loudspeaker or telephone (passenger-compartment).
I came across Pye Telecommunications Ltd., Cambridge, which seem to have been a strong competitor in the UK in the 50 – late 70ies (Westminster Series / Whitehall?).
I would be grateful if anyone could share some light into this matter especially
- make and type of car phones (1968 – ca. 1973 / onwards?) used in P5B
- how they were installed (in / under dashboard, on camshaft-tunnel, in door?)
- possible sources where to find one (well aware, that these do not work anymore nowadays due to the missing phone-network. But nevertheless would, complete and in good condition, be a perfect accessory)
Any hint whatsover is appreciated!
Best regards, many thanks and happy rovering (when it is not too hot ....)
Pete & the elephant