TELEPHONE No. 6

Originally called the "Telephone, Table, C.B. Intermediate with Generator", this telephone, with integral generator, for use in C.B. exchange areas,  in conjunction with a "Bells, Magneto 2/2" or later with a Bellset No. 3.  Circa 1911 it was later renumbered as the Telephone No. 6.

Made by the Western Electric Company of London, their model 5711.

Used in conjunction with a single extension telephone, giving switching capabilities and intercommunication.  It can be secret or non-secret dependent on the position of two sets of links.

Similar to Telephone No. 8, but without the handset.

Located in the side of the body is an intermediate switch (Key No. 277) and an indicator is fitted to the front.

Lever Central - Main Set through to Exchange.

Lever in Position 1 - Main Set through to Extension.

Lever in Position 2 - Main Set through to Extension and Exchange held.

Lever in Position 3 - Extension Set through to Exchange.

For "Secrecy" the links should be connected between l and 2. For "Non-Secrecy" the links should be connected between 1 and 3.

The Bellset No. 3 must be fitted as it contains two bell ringers, three capacitors and an induction coil.

Early table telephones were connected to the internal wiring with a Rosette or a Strip, Flexible Cord Connection.  Click here for more information.

Found in the 1906, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915 Rate Books.

Telephone, Table, C.B. Intermediate with Generator includes (1909 and 1910):-
1 x Cord, Flexible, No. 222.
1 x Cord, Flexible, No. 1202.
1 x Intermediate Switch (Key Type 2077).
1 x Block, Flexible Cord Connection, 12-terminal.
1 x C.B. Transmitter (Solid Back) or Siemens Brothers Transmitter C.B. (1910).
1 x Receiver Rest.
1 x Bell, Receiver B, C or D.
1 x Label No. 43.

Telephone No. 6 includes (1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915):-
1 x Cord, Flexible, No. 1202.
1 x Cord, Flexible, No. 222.
1 x Intermediate Switch (Key Type 2077).
1 x Block, Flexible Cord Connection, 12-terminal.
1 x Transmitter No. 1.
1 x Receiver Rest.
1 x Receiver, Bell No 1.
1 x Label No. 43.

Circuit diagram - N106.

Last revised: December 04, 2025