CVDS Operator Telephone Terminal Model 2656

Circa Late 1970's to Mid 1980's (ESTIMATED)

Believed to be a specialized piece of telecommunications equipment designed for a specific operational environments such as fire and police dispatch. If correct, this device would be referred to as an operator console.

Probable Use Case (UNVERIFIED):

Ostensibly, operation would center around managing incoming and outgoing calls, using a headset for hands-free operation to allow the dispatcher to type into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system or interact with other equipment.

• Receiving a Call: An incoming line would likely flash or ring on an adjacent multiline telephone. The operator would select the line (or the system automatically routes 9-1-1 calls to the operator console), answer using the headset (connected to the side jack), and begin triaging the call.

• Making an Outgoing Call: The operator would use the keypad to dial a number, potentially to contact other agencies, utility crews, or dispatch internal personnel.

• Using the PTT: The square PTT button would be a core feature, used to activate their microphone to speak over a selected line or a party line, and potentially linked to an internal radio system. In dispatch, PTT is crucial for managing radio traffic effectively, ensuring that only one person is transmitting at a time.

• Monitoring Audio: The large speaker and volume knob would be used for "monitoring" certain lines or radio frequencies in the background, allowing the operator to be aware of ongoing incidents while handling another task or call.

• Status Lights (PWR, CW):

• PWR likely indicates the unit is powered on.

• CW (Call Waiting) probably illuminates when a second call is incoming on an active line, signaling the need for the operator to manage multiple inputs.

(H-13cm x W-26cm x D-27.5cm)