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    Dec 4, 2012, 08:12 AM
    Antique four prong phone conversion to modern phone jack
    I have an antique phone that came with a four prong phone jack. How do I rewire it so it will work with a regular phone jack?
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    Dec 4, 2012, 09:17 AM
    The easiest way to connect it to a standard modular wall jack is with an adapter, like this:

    Amazon.com: 4 PRONG TELEPHONE ADAPTER PLUG: Everything Else

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