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Old 05-25-2012, 11:49 AM
bob91343 bob91343 is offline
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The ringer is 90 V AC at about 20 Hz. Originally generated by a hand crank generator. Yes you will need a source, although the full 90V won't be needed. Sometimes DC will work but you'll have to try it.

I have a pair of WW II field phones that have hand crank ringing generators. Maybe your best move is to add a simple buzzer as a ringer.
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