Basic
network, low send level, push button wall type telephone for use on MF signalling systems, based on the
Telephone 746 chassis. Introduced in 1977 and the 8783 in 1981.Basic
network, low send level, push button wall type telephone for use on MF signalling systems, based on the
Telephone 746 chassis. Introduced in 1977 and the 8783 in 1981.
Provision for two additional buttons in case.
The 783RR version has time break recall (Register Recall).
Obsolete 28/2/83
Telephone No. 8783 was fitted with high impedance bell coils and a Cord Conn No. 4/502 250mm.
| Model | Mark | Grey | Ivory | Introduced | Pbu No | Remarks |
| Tele 783 & 8783 | Mk 1 | y | y | 7E or F | GEC | |
| Mk 2 | y | y | 54A | STC | ||
| Mk 3 | y | y | 56A/4 | PLESSEY | ||
| Mk 4 | y | y | 11A | PYE/TMC | ||
| Mk 5 | y | y | 56A/2 | GEC | ||
| Mk 6 | y | y | 56A/3 | TMC | ||
| Mk 7 | y | y | 56A/1 | STC | ||
| Mk 8 | y | y | 56A/5 | BTF | ||
| Mk 9 | y | y | 56B/4 | PLESSEY | ||
| Mk 10 | y | y | 56B/3 | TMC | ||
| Mk 11 | y | y | 56B/2 | GEC | ||
| Tele 783RR | Mk 1 | y | y | 2/79 | 7E or F | GEC |
| Mk 2 | y | y | 54A | STC | ||
| Mk 3 | y | y | 56A/4 | PLESSEY | ||
| Mk 4 | y | y | 11A | PYE/TMC | ||
| Mk 5 | y | y | 56A/2 | GEC | ||
| Mk 6 | y | y | 56A/3 | TMC | ||
| Mk 7 | y | y | 56A/1 | STC | ||
| Mk 8 | y | y | 56A/5 | BTF | ||
| Mk 9 | y | y | 56B/4 | PLESSEY | ||
| Mk 10 | y | y | 56B/3 | TMC | ||
| Mk 11 | y | y | 56B/2 | GEC |
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