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Descriptive Leaflets
Publicity Handouts
Customer Premises Leaflets
BT Merlin
Other material
The Descriptive Leaflets series is the oldest of the type. Some started life in the 1960s with a GPO branding. The latest were issued in the 1980s by British Telecom.
| DLA 1 | Extension arrangements & press-button systems charges - October 1970 217kB |
| DLA 100 |
Extension Arrangements Plans 1 1A & 4 - Apr 1977 511kB |
| DLA 101 | Extension Plans 2 & 2A -
February 1979 255 kB |
| DLA 102 |
DLA 102 Extension arrangement Plan 4 - March 1973 249 kB |
| DLA 103 | Extension Phones 107 & 105 - May 1981 483 kB |
| DLA 104 | Extension arrangements Plan 9 September 1971 200 kB |
| DLA 105 | Extension arrangement Plan 12A - June 1973 259 kB |
| DLA 106 | Extension arrangements Plans 108 &
108A - June 1973 225 kB |
| DLA 120 | House Exchange System Keymaster (1+5) - September 1974 488 kB |
| DLA 121 | House Exchange System (2+10) -
July 1966 193 kB |
| DLA 122 | Keymaster (2+10) - January
1978 530 kB |
| DLB 200 |
Subscriber Controlled Transfer of Telephone
Calls - March 1979 408 kB |
| DLB 202 | Confravision - September 1978
480 kB |
| DLC 1 | Private Manual Branch Exchanges Index &
charges - October 1970 247 kB |
| DLC 300 | Private Manual Branch Exchanges 2+6 3+12 4+18
- August 1981 710 kB |
| DLC 301 | Private Manual Branch Exchange 3+12 - March 1973 468 kB |
| DLC 302 | Private Manual Branch Exchange 4+18 - 03-73 452 kB |
| DLC 320 | Private Manual Branch Exchanges Panel-mounted
5+25 - August 1973 307 kB |
| DLC 330 | PMBX 4 Multiple Position -
November 1978 427 kB |
| DLC 331 | PMBX 4 Single Positon -
September 1981 253 kB |
| DLC 340 | Premiere Call Connect System -
October 1981 428 kB |
| DLD 1 | Private Automatic Branch Exchanges Charges - November 1970 86 kB |
| DLD 400 | Private Automatic Branch Exchanges (PABXs) - January 1968 1.6 MB |
| DLD 401 | Private Automatic Branch Exchange No 5 - xx 1962 384 kB |
| DLD 402 | Private Automatic Branch Exchange 6 - July 1966 500 kB |
| DLD 411 | Private Automatic Branch Exchange PABX 1 - August 1978 488 kB |
| DLD 412 | Private Automatic Branch Exchange 2 PABX 2 - June 1973 389 kB |
| DLD 415 | Private Automatc Branch Exchange 5 - January 1978 450 kB |
| DLD 416 | Private Automatic Branch Exchange 6 (PABX 6)
- August 1979 555 kB |
| DLD 417 | Private Automatic Branch Exchange 7 (PABX 7)
- February 1980 406 kB |
| DLE 1 | Telephone Apparatus Index & Charges - January 1973 118 kB |
| DLE 500 | Types of Telephone - March
1982 716 kB |
| DLE 501 |
Explosive Atmosphere Telephones - Feb 1978 215kB |
| DLE 502 |
Large PABX Keyphones DC "C" and MF - Jan 1978 384kB |
| DLE 504 |
Special Range telephones - Feb
1981 322kB |
| DLE 510 | Loudspeaking Telephone No 1 -
November 1965 806 kB |
| DLE 511 | Loudspeaking Telephone No 3 -
xx 1962 380 kB |
| DLE 512 | Loudspeaking Telephone 4 -
January 1982 340 kB |
| DLE 512A | Loudspeaking Telephone 4E
(Conference-Modified) - April 1979 393 kB |
| DLE 520 | Answering Machines 1 and 2 -
March 1979 228 kB |
| DLE 521 | Answering Machine 3 -
October 1981 233 kB |
| DLE 525 | Answering Recording Machine 101A - August 1981 360 kB |
| DLE 530 | Payphones - February 1980
530 kB |
| DLE 531 | Portable Pay-on-answer Coin-box - February 1970 656 kB |
| DLE 540 | Customers Metering Facilities - May 1975 258 kB |
| DLE 550 | Help for Handicapped People - January 1981 1.1 MB |
| DLE 561 | Tape Callmaker - August 1978
251 kB |
| DLE 562 | Card Callmaker - July 1978
306 kB |
| DLE 563 | XL Callmaker - February 1980
294 kB |
| DLE 564 | X-Press Callmaker - August
1980 345 kB |
| DLE 565 | TD Callmaker - August 1979
373 kB |
| DLE 566 | Mono Callmaker - May 1980
375 kB |
| DLE 570 | Telephone-call Signalling Devices - November 1973 531 kB |
| DLE 580 | Key and Lamp Units -October
1981 750 kB |
| DLE 581 | Telephone Broadcast Suites -
December 1966 423 kB |
| DLE 590 |
Speakersets 1 and 2 -
January 1978 434 kB |
| DLE 591 | Speakerset 2 - Febraury 1972
298 kB |
| DLF 1 | Private Communication Services - April 1972 76 kB |
| DLF 600 | Private Circuits - December
1979 243 kB |
| DLF 601 | Closed Circuit Television Facilities - January 1981 474 kB |
| DLF 650 | Internal telephone System -
June 1979 427 kB |
| DLG 1 | Telex Service index & charges - March 1973 73 kB |
| DLG 7 | Telex Service - May 1977 247
kB |
| DLG 700 | Telex Service Standard Installation - June 1973 493 kB |
| DLG 701 | Telex Service with Automatic Transmitter - January 1969 564 kB |
| DLG 702 | Basic Telex with Teleprinter 15 - November 1978 626 kB |
| DLG 703 | Telex with Teleprinter 15 having Automatic
Transmission - November 1978 644 kB |
| DLG 704 | Console-mounted Teleprinter 15 - August 1980 436 kB |
| DLG 705 | Teleprinter 30A Receive-only Teleprinter - February 1979 364 kB |
| DLG 706 | Teleprinter 23B-50 Semi-Electronic - September 1981 194 |
| DLH 801 | Private Teleprinter Service -
April 1975 241 kB |
| DLI 820 | International Private Circuits - September 1979 306 kB |
| DLT 1 | General Index (of DL sheets) -
June 1969 114 kB |
| DLT 100 | Telegram Service - August
1981 966 kB |
| DLX 1 | Telephone Service - October
1972 414 kB |
| DLX 2 | Telex Service - December
1977 279 kB |
| DLX 3 | Descriptive Leaflet Index -
December 1981 175 kB |
| DLX 4 | Charges for Telephone & Telex Service
& Apparatus - November 1981 317 kB |
| DLX 5 | DLX 5 Telephones for businesses - December 1976 856 kB |
| DLZ 9 | Datel Services - April 1981
256 kB |
| DLZ 902 | Datel 200 Service - August
1980 457 kB |
| DLZ 904 | Datel 600 Service - April
1977 309 kB |
| DLZ 905 | Datel 2400 service - May
1976 281 kB |
| DLZ 907 | Datel 48K service - May 1976
264 kB |
| DLZ 908 | International Datel Services -
July 1982 247 kB |
| DLZ 910 | Datel Services Dataplex 2 -
September 1974 350 kB |
| DLZ 911 | Datel Services Control 200A -
September 1974 402 kB |
| DLZ 912 | Datel Services Control 2400 -
September 1974 285 kB |
| DLZ 915 | Multipoint Circuits for Data Transmission - November 1978 401 kB |
| DLZ 916 | Datel 2412 Service - April
1977 435 kB |
| DLZ 922 | Datel Service 9600 - April
1981 574 kB |
The publicity handouts started out with the prefix PH, but at some
indeterminate date they were replaced by PHME. The BT Archive
index shows 'Leaflets: PHME (Post Handlng Material execusion)'
whose meaning is unclear.
| Number & Title |
Description |
| PH 10 Herald Call Connect
System |
The first in a new range of small telephone
systems for the office — select from a wide range of
attractive features and a system is tailored to your own
individual needs. 4/81 1.5 MB |
| PH 17 You are wanted on the
telephone |
The telephone of to-day is not a luxury. lt
may well be a necessity. It will almost certainly be an
economy. It will save you money and may earn you money. It will save you from wasting time and money on journeys, when a telephone message would do as well. (1936) 8pp 1.2 MB |
| PH 201 The telephone in colour | The hand-microphone is the latest type of
telephone - shapely in form and convenient in use. It
combines grace of line with efficiency in working and looks
equally well in the home or in the office. In the home it
makes a decorative and useful addition to any room. It is ideal as a bedside telephone. 692kB |
| PH 213 Extension
telephones are worth while |
Promoting the use of Extension telephones in
the home, or in business 253 kB |
| PH 652 Reduced
Telephone Charges |
In October 1936 the Post Office reduced
charges for both private and business customers. Private
customers were granted a number of free calls every quarter.
358kB |
| PH 983 Freefone | Introducing the service that allows customers, clients, agents or employees to call you free of charge 10/60 316 kB |
| PH 1020 Are you getting the most out of Telex? | What TELEX can do for you. As a telex
customer, you have at your service a modern means of
communication combining the speed of the telephone with the
accuracy of the printed word. 10/63 1.33 MB |
| PH 1029 The
GPO Speakerset No 2 |
Amplified hands-free telephone unit. 10/63 2 MB |
| PH 1035 Choose your modern telephone | Illustrating the multiple colours of the 706 telephone range. 1/84 598 kB |
| PH 1044 Connecting you to
the exchange |
"...you are in one of the few areas in which
we cannot yet provide telephone service on demand." The Post
Office explains why, in some areas, it could not meet the
demands of the growing population. 11/64.
624 kB |
| PH 1097 The Post Office Tower | A souvenir brochure on sale to visitors in
the first few years when the tower was open to the public,
priced two shillings and sixpence. 42pp 4/67
14.6MB |
| PH 1151 The
dial telephone |
This leaflet has been written to help you to
make the best use of your dial telephone 3/67
1.1 MB |
| PH 1167 Amplifying
telepone handset |
When you use the telephone you should be able
to hear clearly. Our amplifying telephone may meet
your need. 3/68 326 kB |
| PH 1510 Modern
telephones |
Illustrates the 700 series of telephones in
various colours used different situations for home and work.
10/68 907 kB |
| PH 1513a Telephone Companion | Booklet PH 1513a the Telephone Companion. 32 page full colour booklet from 1967 isued to all new telephone subscribers. Details of how to use the telphone, all about call charges, various services available, overseas calls. Illustrated with cartoons by Edward McLachlan. 11/67 5.4 MB |
| PH 1529(a)
Two plans to expand your business |
The Plan 105 107 is the ideal installation
for the shopkeeper/ business. 3/68 743 kB |
| PH 1531
LST 4 |
Loudspeaking telephone No4. The new approach to executive communication. 10/68 298 kB |
| PH 1667 The Trimphone | Trimphone - A glossy foldout extolling the virtues of this iconic design and showing the various colour options. 05/70 660 kB |
| PH 1675(a)
Telephone Charges |
Telephone charges from 1 July 1970 545 kB |
| PH 1675 Talking
points |
Extensions - a talking point for every room.
Once you're on the phone it doesn't cost much to extend the
service to anywhere in the house. 07/70 545
kB |
| PH 1677 The Card callmaker | Operating Telex - The card callmaker. Description & instructions for card callmaker 10/73 376 kB |
| PH 1711 Telex it | ... and at once they have it in print. Telex
will increase the efficiency of your organisation, speed
communications, improve your customer service. Ease language
and time difficulties with contacts overseas.
3/71 432kB |
| PH 1713(a)
Telephone charges |
Telephone charges from 8/71
48 kB |
| PH 1713 We've
got plans for your business |
Extension plans 105 and 107. Plans that will
smooth the way- make you more efficient, even more
business-like and save both time and money. 8/71
1.3 MB |
| PH 1748 Private Automatic
Branch Exchange |
Small flyer for a 5+20 PABX with no
attendant. 9/72 267
kB |
| PH 1749 Get
your numbers taped |
Tape callmaker. Repertory dialler stores
numbers on magnetic tape. 618 kB |
| PH 1752 Telephone Companion (2) | Later edition of the Telephone Companion. 28 page full colour booklet from 1973. Details of how to use the telphone, how calls are charged, directories, special and information services, international services, additional equipment, aids for the handicapped. 2.8 MB |
| PH 1770 The
new Keyphone |
The push-button 700 series Telephone No 756.
202 kB |
| PH 1785 Telephone
Charges |
Telephone charges from January 1973 202 kB |
| PH 1803 There's a phone message inside | No phone in your home? You can have one now.
Aren't you missing something rather valuable? With a
telephone you can chat to friends and make last minute
arrangements.You can keep in touch with the family... 05/75
553kB |
| PH 1962 Keyphone |
The phone with the modern touch. Push-button
700 series telephone No 756 150 kB |
| PH 2046 Telextras | Telextras! Optinal facilities for Telex
users. Automatic Transmission, Card Callmaker, Call Unit
Printout. 03/77 838 kB |
| PH 2364 CDSS
1 |
Leaflet produced in 1978 for Telecom 79
conference in Geneva promoting what would become the Monarch
digital PABX. 848 KB |
| PH 2412 Green pages |
We're here to help you. Booklet stitched into
telephone directories with information about call services,
sales material for telephones attachments and business
services. 06/78 2 MB |
| PH 2431 Compact Telephone | The Compact telephone is designed to fit happily on shelves and window sills 814 kB |
| PH 2433 The Ericofon 700 |
The Ericofon 700 is the world's first
solid-state, one-piece telephone. It's compact, light and
distinctive in design with a pleasant electronic
calling-tone. 341 kB |
| PH 2434 The Astrofon |
A modern electronic push-button telephone
with a pleasing functional design. The clear lines and
striking colours of this telephone bring that touch of
distinction to the modern home. 350 kB |
| PH 2435 The Contempra |
The attractive modern style of the Contcmpra
Telephone wi II be at home in any sort of setting - whether
it be in the lounge or at the office. As a special feature.
the 'Contempra' has its dial built into the handset, which
has an extra long cord. 369 KB |
| PH 2436 Doric Loudspeaking
Telephone |
The 'Doric' is a new, neat instrument which
gives the freedoms telephone users so often need at home, in
the office, shop or factory. Freedom to use both hands to do
all those things which are awkward, if not impossible, with
one. 536 kB |
| PH 2437 Answering Machine
3 |
Ideal for distributing information to the
public or personnel. Callers can be advised when or where to
contact you if you are out or busy. Announcements can be
changed as frequently as required to suit your
circumstances. Your voice adds a personal touch to the
recorded announcement. 533 kB |
| PH 2521 The Mickey Mouse |
Combines today's technology with one of the
world's most famous and loveable cartoon characters to
brighten your calls. This is positively not a toy. This
make-believe mouse which is manufactured by Plessey
Telecommunications Ltd., is a real telephone. 346 kB |
| PH 2522 The Classic |
This distinctive telephone is fashioned after
a classic design of the past. the 'Classic' comes in black
or white, complete with brass trim. !ls elegant lines will
bring style and grace to any home. 369 kB |
| PH 2523 The Deltaphone |
Combines the style of the Trimphone with the
distinction ofrnal leather. This new luxuTious version of
our popular lightweight telephone has all the special
Trimphone features and can be installed as a main telephone
or as an extension around the home. 395 kB |
| PH 2524 The Candlestick |
Whether you remember the 1920s or not, you
are sure to recognise this distinctive style of telephone.
The Candlestick Telephone has been brought up-to-date with
modern technology and can now bring grace to your home. 372 kB |
| PH 2525 Special range telephones | For our customers who want something a little
out of the ordinary. Astrofon, Contempra, Ericofon etc |
| PH 2870 Loudspeaking
telephones for the '80s |
Harmony can be associated with any telephone
to 'convert' is into a loudspeaking telephone. Loudspekaing
Telephone No 8 (LST 8) The latest telephone suitable for use
wit all types fo PBX equipment. 362 kB |
| PH 2904 The Monarch 120 |
An advanced digital switching system designed
to meet modern business needs through the1980s. 1 MB |
| PH 3016 The Regent Call
Connect System |
A compact new stored program control system
from British Telecom designed to meet modern business
requirements throughout the 1980s. 1.1 MB |
| PH 3075 Proteus
internal telephone system |
PROTEUS is a British Telecom internal
telephone system which uses the latest solid-state
technology. 362 kB |
| PH 3091 Phone
sockets from BT |
Instead of fixing telephones permanently into
position we now install phone sockets where you want them in
your home. 146 kB |
| PH 3127 Get
plugged in |
Promoting the use of the plug and socket
provided by the New Plan Wiring. 1.9 MB
|
| PH 3129 Sceptre 100
Telephone |
Tomorrow's phone...today. Sceptre 100, the
latest in advanced telephone technology from British
Telecom, offers you the features and facilities you've come
to expect from life in the '80s. Callmaker, clock, time,
repeat last number. 528 kB |
| PH 3158 IDA - Integrated Digital Access | IDA is a wholly new telecommunications concept bringing new capability to the service British Telecom offers. 361 kB |
| PH 3235 Monarch
call connect system |
Monarch is one of British Telecom's range of
business call-connect systems. Its digital design
incorporates the latest in microprocessor technology and it
offers facilities previously found only in far larger
systems. 410 kB |
| PH 3266 The Senator Call
Connect System |
The Senator call-connect system from British
Telecom. There is now a better way to control 5 lines, 10
extensions and the efficient running of your office:
Senator. 378 kB |
| PH 3335 Herald 100B Call
Connect System |
Herald 100B call-connect system from British
Telecom. Herald is probably the most successful of the new
generation of business call connect systems. Its compact
design; virtually silent operation; the power and
versatility of its facilities; its striking new terminals. 440 kB |
| PHME 3 The Eiger Telephone |
The Eiger by Gfeller Telecommunications. A
strikingly attractive one-piece press-button telephone, the
Eiger incorporates a 'memory button' which when pressed
automatically recalls the last number called. 311 kB |
| PHME 7 The
Kirk loudspeaking telephone |
The latest in the range of loudspeaking
telephones the Kirk brings you the benefit of hands-free
telephone communication. |
| PHME 8 Extenions
phones make life easier |
Extension phones enable you to make and
receive calls from more than one room in your home. |
| PHME 10 Herald Call
Connect System |
The first in a new range of small telephone
systems for the office - select from a wide range of
attractive features and a system is tailored to your own
individual needs. By using the very latest electronic
advances, the Herald offers tomorrows world technology to
solve todays communications problems. 742
kB |
| PHME 11 Ambassador
telephone |
The new Ambassador telephone is not only a
most attractive design but it includes facilities and
features not found in conventional models. Designed for both
business and residential use, the Ambassador is easy to use
and is flexible in operation. 402 kB |
| PHME 12 Press-button telephones | The phones with the modern touch. 700-series and Trimphone with press-button calling. 208 kB |
| PHME 15 Callmakers |
A range of repertory diallers: X-press, TD,
XL, Card, tape, Mono - callmaker. |
| PHME 18 The Astrofon | The Astrofon by Thorn-Ericsson. Part of the Special Range of telephones 335 kB |
| PHME 20 The Candlestick | Not very convincing replica of the Tele 150. Part of the Special Range of telephones 430 kB |
| PHME 21 The Dawn | Dawn from Northern Telecom Part of the Special Range of telephones 436 kB |
| PHME 22 The Eiger | One-piece telephone by Gfeller. Part of the Special Range of telephones 532 kB |
| PHME 23 The Contempra | Heavy desk telephone with a real bell & curious dial. Part of the Special Range of telephones 547 kB |
| PHME 24 The Ericofon 600 | One-piece style icon with a dial. Part of the Special Range of telephones 540 kB |
| PHME 25 The Ericofon 700 | One-piece style icon with press-button calling. Part of the Special Range of telephones 294 kB |
| PHME 27 The Mickey Mouse | Novelty Disney character as a phone. Part of the Special Range of telephones 550 kB |
| PHME 28 SL-1
Featurephone |
An electronic telephone supplied exclusively
by British Telecom to SL-1 PABX owners to provide customers
designed call feature operation, tailored to individual user
requirements. |
| PHME 29 The Rhapsody | Angular table phone from GTE. Part of the Special Range of telephones. (The music is Anitra's Dance from the Peer Gynt suite by Grieg) 490 kB |
| PHME 31 The Customised Astrofon | Different coloured covers for the Astrofon. 412 kB |
| PHME 33 Ambassador
loudspeaking telephone |
The Ambassador collection from British
Telecom introduces a new concept in office communications.
Loudspeol~ing telephones enable you to have both hands
free - so you con carry on o telephone conversation while
dealing with other immediate matters. 459
kB |
| PHME 34 Ambassador
Answering machine |
Answering machines allow calls to be answered
in your absence with a pre-recorded announcement with the
additionla benefit of alowing callers to leave a message. 534 kB |
| PHME 35 Ambassador Call
maker |
Call makers store the telephone numbers that
you use frequently and will dial them for you at the touch
of a button. 533 kB |
| PHME 100 The
Viscount |
Viscount - a new fully electronic telephone.
Viscount's low profile sleek lines. designed for elegance
and durability, offer up-to-the-minute technology consistent
with the 80s. |
| PHME 103 The
Table-top Payphone 100 |
Renter's payphone for use by small
businesses, pubs, clubs and restaurants. 1.4
MB |
| PHME 107 Minimaster 1 |
The adding of extension telephones is
now a simple, inexpensive exercise with Minimaster 1.
Exchange line access, no operator, intercom between
extensions. 451 kB |
| PHME 517 The
phone handbook |
Or how to go about choosing, changing,
renting, buying or installing a phone. History of the
British telephone system. Installation, choice of phones and
accessories for home or business. 11/86 2MB |
| PHME 886 The Venue | Memory phone with clock/ calendar. 595 kB |
| PHME 964 The Tribune | Available in white, red and charcoal. a stylish addition to BT's range. 555 kB |
| PHME 1652 Telephones
for your home |
For only a little extra a month, a telephone
can be on hand in any part of the house. In this book you
can see the complete range of telephones. The many different
colours enable you to match your home's decorating scheme.
1970 3MB |
| PHME1737 Your guide to the new London Codes | Explains the 071- 081- codes introduced
in 1990 with a complete list showing which exchanges
were in which area code. 05/90 905 kB |
| PHME 4180 Herald
Upgrade |
Bringing your Herald phone system right up to
date. Update to the Herald small office key system from TMC.
2.1 MB |
| PHME 6575
Payphones for Business |
A BT payphone could help you to increase
sales, because customers won't have to leave your premises
to make a phone call. 3.9 MB |
| PHME 7272 The
Language of Success |
Produced by BT to offer helpful, practical
advice on making the most of your telephone calls,
both at work and at home. |
| PHME 9747 In touch
Spring/Summer 1992 |
The latest products and services from BT. A
complete new selection of phones. Cordless freedom all
round. Never miss a call when your phone's engaged,
40pp 8.4 MB |
| PHME 12595 The Relate 2000 | BT's first videophone from 1992. 347 kB |
| PHME 16202 Kilostream
Technical Data Sheet |
Six pages of data on the Kilostream X21, X21
bis (V24) and X21 bis (V35). |
| PHME 21142 It's 1 to
remember |
16 April 1995 was phONEday when an additional
digit '1' was added to STD codes to expand the UK numbering
range. 1995 1.2MB |
| PHME 25668 Chargecard - free CD | Make just five BT Chargecard calls and a free CD will be music to your ears. 755 kB |
| PHME 27107 Call Minder | BT's version of automated messaging service. 355 kB |
| PHME 29428
ISDN 2e Changing the way we work |
Introductory booklet for customers purchasing
the ISDN 2e service. 2 separate channels over a single
telephone line. |
| PHME 30308 Friends and Family | Introducing 'Friends and Family', discounted calls to one specified number, eg your best friend 3.3 MB |
| PHME 33960 Since the
first penny dropped |
A history of payphones from the earliest
'silence cabinets' to cardphones and emails. 1999, 4MB |
| PHME 36194
Kilostream NTU 7 |
Operating guide gives information on
KiloStream and KiloStream N private circuits |
| PHME 43985
Kilostream NTU 16 User Guide |
KiloStream N is a dedicated digital private
circuit service, offering either data or voice transmission. |
| PHME 58617 Openreach Builders' Guide | Guidance to builders of new residential or business developments on planning the telecomms services using BT Openreach. Pp 40 945 kB |
| PS 40 Telephone
Booths and Equipment |
A new generation of attractive, functional
booths which will contain modern, push-buton payphones,
offering a wide range of facilities and benefits to payphone
users. Sep 1987 1.6 MB |
Customer Premises leaflets. This series appeared after liberalisation. Confusingly the prefix CP/MS has been used for both descriptive leaflets, as listed here, and for user guides and operating handbooks, which are listed elsewhere.
| CP/MS 4 The Romantic
Collection |
Beautiful telephones, styled in Italy to make
a positive contribution to the decor of your home, combined
with reliable technology and assembled in the UK for British
Telecom. 2.1 MB |
| CP/MS 14 The Rhapsody
Switching System |
The brand new Rhapsody Elite Switching System
(ESS) which can provide up to three lines and six extensions
has been specifically designed for the small professional
business that wants to take full advantage or the new
technology. 455 kB |
| CP/MS 24 The Osprey
Answering-recording System |
Bring an Osprey into your business to pick up
all your telephone calls when you are out. Your callers hear
your message and Osprey stores their reply for you to listen
to later And it has other uses, too, as a recorder and as a
monitor. 302 kB |
| CP/MS 25 Tern
Answering-recording System |
Tern is so versatile it earns a place in any
business. It gives you excellent control of all your
business telephone calls in one compact desk top unit. Tern
can handle all your incoming calls without supervision But
it is under your immediate control from a telephone anywhere
in the world It can record your meetings and even monitor
your callers' messages. 533 kB |
| CP/MS 26 Medway Call
Maker |
Up to two hundred telephone numbers at your
finger tip, and you don't even touch the handset until the
person you want is on the line. The Medway has full
monitoring facilities. Every call is timed to the second.
The Medway Callmaker clears your mind — and your desk — for
the more important things. 535 kB |
| CP/MS 43 The Hawk
Cordless Telephone |
The Hawk's handset is connected to the base
unit by radio signals, so you can use it independently to
make and take calls anywhere within its operating range. In
business or at home, inside or outside, the Hawk is an
invaluable extension phone when you really need to stay in
touch. 272 kB |
| CP/MS 50 Slimtel
One-piece telephone |
A uniquely shaped slimline phone with all its
functions ingeniously self-contained in one elegant unit—all
press-button for fast accurate dialling. It's compact and
complete, requiring no cradle or base unit; so you can use
it on a table, sideboard or shelf—in fact any level surface.
534 kB |
| CP/MS 54 The Versatel |
Imaginatively designed, new generation
telephone, the Versatel is a fully electronic press-button
Inphone, with all its functions cleverly incorporated
into the slimline handset. Its modern styling looks good in
every setting, at home or at work. 533 kB |
| CP/MS 58 Rhapsody |
The Rhapsody lnphone in the home or at the
office. It's fully electronic with press-button dialling,
and integral bell with volume control, and a discreet
silence button which allows you to talk to others 1n the
room without being overheard by the person on the other end
of the phone. 220 kB |
| CP/MS 93 Viscount (New
standard) |
The Viscount (new standard) is the latest
fully-electronic lnphone with sleek low lines and elegant
styling, enhancing both home or office environment. 533 kB |
| CP/MS 100 Ambassador |
Neat, modern and very versatile, the
Ambassador looks good in both a home or office environment.
It's a fully electronic press-button telephone with a handy
personal directory pad incorporated beneath the handset
rest. 180 kB |
| CP/MS 142 Viscount 12 |
The Viscount 12 is a modern fully electronic
In phone with sleek, low lines, elegant styling and a useful
12 number memory Ideal for both home or office the Viscount
12 will store up to twelve 16 digit numbers. 189 kB |
| CP/MS 173 Rhapsody Elite |
The Rhapsody Elite Switching System has been
specially designed for the small business with its sights on
improved communications and thus greater business
efficiency. With its 3 line and 6 extension capacity, it's
not only perfect for the small firm but ideal working as a
satellite station from a PABX switchboard. 1.1
MB |
| CP/MS 176 Kirk Telephone |
The Kirk is a two-way loudspeaking telephone
which enables the busy executive to hear and be heard on the
telephone without lifting the handset. It also features
on-hook dialling. 326 kB |
| CP/MS 187 Facility Phone
200 |
The Facilityphone 200 is an ingenious
combination of loudspeaking telephone, call maker, digital
clock and calculator. 300 kB |
| CP/MS 223 Curlew
Cordless Telephone |
With the new Curlew from British Telecom,
you're free to make and take calls wherever you are in the
home, garden or garage. It has memory capable of storing
nine of your most often-called numbers, each of which can be
dialled at the press of a button. 226 kB |
| CP/MS 240 Inphone Info
Inside |
Inphone was the brand name BT used to introduce the Special Range of telephones. 12 different models are illustrated and described - Sceptre, Versatel, Snoopy, Viscount, Ambassador etc 989 kB |
| CP/MS 271 Senator
Switching System |
The Senator provides up to five exchange
lines and ten extensions and has been specifically designed
to meet the needs of the small business that wants a faster,
more efficient phone system but can't afford to dig too deep
into its pocket. 1 MB |
| CP/MS 414 Escort 2+6
Switching System |
The inexpensive way to turn existing
telephones into a sophisticated office system. A system that
allows you to hold, transfer or divert calls. To have
intercom or conference calls. 1 MB |
| CP/MS 415 Escort 2+6
Guide |
The Escort 2 + 6 call connect system is a new
concept in key systems. This sales guide will make you
familiar with Escort and its facilities, and help you sell
it to our customers. 2 MB |
| CP/MS 419 Tribune
Telephone |
Tribune - tried & tested. Tribune will
replace the dial as the new mass market telephone for rental
or sale and because it has been exclusively developed by BT.
1 MB |
| CP/MS 430 Venue 24 |
Can your conversation ever be as stylish? Its
radical yet discreet design. Venue 24 is currently available
in the two colours illustrated. 1 MB |
| CP/MS 445 Tremolo
Telephone |
An all new, all press-button lnphone,
exclusive to British Telecom, that's all set to become
Britain's favourite phone. Its popularity lies in its
simplicity. No fancy gadgets or complex hi-tech wizardry. 533 kB |
| CP/MS 460 Kingfisher
Answering Machine |
It's affordable, very easy to operate and
carefully designed to make sure that you catch every
business call with all the reliability you'd expect
from British Telecom. 1.1 MB |
| CP/MS 462 Freeway
Cordless Telephone |
British Telecom have introduced Freeway, a
new cordless telephone that's sure to make your life easier.
Freeway lets you make and take calls anywhere around the home, garden or garage. 428 kB |
| CP/MS 492 Minimaster 3
Switching System |
This remarkably affordable switching system
does so much for so little, making your operation far more
efficient. Minimaster 3 gives you just up to two exchange
lines and ten extensions. 1.1 MB |
| CPE/MS
504 Phones for homes |
Introducing phones you've never known but
always wanted. In fact a whole range of new look, new
concept British Telecom phones. 04/87 897
kB |
| CPE/MS 523 Residential
Charges 1977 |
British Telecom Telephone Charges Residential
Only for 1977. 1 MB |
In the 1980s BT launched a range of products aimed at business users with the brand name Merlin. Sales literature and user guides carried the MER prefix.
| MER 2 Viceroy call
connect system |
Viceroy is an extremely compact system with
all the switching electronics contained within the console
case. It consists of two units, the console and a compact
power supply unit. A complete communications system in a
single console. 10/1982 376 kB |
| MER 3 Kinsman call connect system |
The Kinsman will operate in the range between
Viceroy and Regent. Neatly packaged electronics in a small
wall-mounted cabinet will drive a fully featured,
attractively styled operator console with complete call
status information display. 10/1982 389 kB |
| MER 5 Regent hotel
system |
The key to profitable telephone communication for hotels. Better service for your guests. Less work for your receptionist. 10/1982 250 kB |
| MER 193 Pentara 100 |
Here's a phone system that offers you the
latest technology. And a pedigree to go with it. All the
advantages of its predecessor. Plus quite a few of its own.
04/1985 2.1 MB |
| MER 227 Monarch compact 120 |
An adaptable system, ready for today's
business technology. The sort of phone system which offers
real value-for-money because it is capable of matching an
organisation's needs precisely, even though those
requirements may change rapidly. 09/1985 2.1
MB |
| A new generation of booths |
A new generation of telephone booths and
equipment |
| Better Hearing | Booklet PR/PL 17A. Help the Aged advice leaflet sponsored by BT in 1992. Discusses hearing aids and other helps for those with hearing difficulty. 1. MB |
| Engineers' Sales
Folder |
A comprehensive catalogue of telephones -
standard and premium - accessories. Presumably intended for
engineer's to show to customers during installation in order
to solicit orders for instruments. Dated 1981. 5.7 MB |
| Prestel Leaflet P504 Prestel Booklet P502 |
Prestel - the biggest breakthrough in
business communication since the telephone & television.
Courtesy of Bob Fastner. 4-page leaflet 658kB 12-page booklet 2.7
MB |
| Telephone Services
Portfolio 1933 |
A loose leaf folder probably intended for
Sales staff when visiting a customer. Contains details of
telephone instruments, extension plans, switchboards etc. 9.7MB |
| The Melody | Unnumbered Leaflet. Hands-free telephone adaptor. Line powered 267 kB |
| The Tudor call connect system |
The Tudor Call Connect System is an
electronic keysystem that uses the latest microprocessor
technology to provide a range of facilities and services
normally found only on larger, expensive systems. 1 MB |
| Types of Telephone |
A folder presumably produced for sales
offices to illustrate the range of telephone instruments
available in 1981-2. Covers standard desk and wall
telephones with dial or push buttons as well as the special
range. 2.3 MB |
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