ERICSSON
TELEPHONE No. N2204A

Magneto Telephones

N2204

This instrument is the equivalent of the modern Bakelite table set but arranged for wall mounting, and is ideal for indoor use where space is limited.

The casework is of the same neat design as that used for the automatic and C.B. sets and embodies the same new features, i.e. the case is gate-hinged and the cradle construction enables the micro-telephone to be suspended vertically over the front of the instrument.

The interior components, consisting of  "alnico" generator, anti-side-tone induction coil, condenser, ringer, switch and terminals, are mounted as a unit which can be readily removed from the case; alternatively, the case with equipment unit attached can be lifted off the hinges for maintenance purposes.

Sets are available with standard generators or, for long line working, with heavy duty generators.

H.M.T. cord N4021
Receiver N6819
Earpiece N4443
Receiver Diaphragm N4400
Mouthpiece N8634
Generator Handle N71936
Inset N7752

Supplied worldwide (including GEC) in all four, standard colours.

Taken from the Ericsson catalogue, edition No. 49

Click here for an article from the Ericsson Bulletin

Introduced circa 1951 - Taken from Diagram N77376 - Telephone N2204A8T.

N2204CA is a similar telephone with a single press button in the casing.  The button is labelled "CALL CENTRAL".

Models found:-
N2204A1T - Black with fabric covered cords.
N2204A2 - Found in New Zealand with F325 on base plate.
N2204A11T - Seen with an ATM handset.
N2204A17 - Found in Australia and New Zealand with an F340 marking on the base plate.
N2204A19T - Basic wall set with dummy dial.  No buttons.
N2204AA1 - Has button on the front labelled "Call Central".
N2204AA1 - Found in the UK, CB telephone fitted with a non-spittoon handset.
N2204B5 - No call button but fitted with 2000ohm bell ringer - Seen in South Africa.
N2004C4 - Fitted with "Call Central" button.
N2204CA2 - Supplied to Canada - Call button on front of case (Rural Magneto).
N2204CA3 - Supplied to the USA or Canada - Call button on front of case. No chrome plate around ringer handle entry hole.
N2204AA5 - Supplied to the USA - No call button, but with a US non-spittoon handset.

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Complete Telephone

Telephone with case open for inspection.  The cover is hinged on the left hand side and all the components are fixed to a chassis.

Telephone with chassis removed

See also the GEC ST3131

Additional Pictures

N2204CA2 - View of the Phone

N2204CA3 - View of the Phone

N2204CA3 When this instrument was supplied for either the Canadian or US markets it was fitted with a US type F-1 transmitter instead of the Transmitters, Inset No. 13.  In later models the Transmitter used was the US type G-1 (WE 500 series telephone) transmitter. The picture above shows the F-1 transmitter.

N2204AA1

Last revised: November 24, 2025