Magneto Switch Unit, 5 Line

Magneto Switch Unit, 5 Line

The Magneto Switch Unit, 5 Line is a military switchboard device used to establish magneto telephone exchanges in forward areas, typically from Company up to Brigade forward party level.

Description

Section 44 - Magneto Switch Unit, 5 Line

1. This is a small exchange for 5-magneto stations, and is similar in dimension and construction to the buzzer exchange described in Section 43, and is connected up in the same way. Fig. 26 is a front view of the exchange, with the door folded back under the base. Fig. 27 shows the back of the exchange removed, and the arrangement of apparatus inside.

2. Description. The exchange is equipped with 5 magneto indicators (see Fig. 28) for calling and clearing signals, 6 jacks (5 for line and 1 for operator's telephone), and a hand generator. A DIII telephone is used to operate the exchange. Plugs and cords are provided for operating.

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  Front view

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  Rear view

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