The Oki Marine Telephone ODA-1380:
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Brand: Oki (formerly Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a major Japanese telecommunications company). The product is likely from the Oki Electric Cable division, which specialized in marine and industrial cables.
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Model:Â ODA-1380 C.
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Origin & Manufacturer: Nippon Hakuyo (listed as the maker/seller) / Japan. Nippon Hakuyo K.K. is known as a trading company specializing in marine equipment and electrical insulation materials, suggesting this was part of a marine electrical system.
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Weight: 2.6 KG: This specific weight likely indicates it is a communication cable reel or junction box rather than just a handheld device. The “Telephone” label combined with this weight suggests it might be a sound-powered telephone handset cradle or a bulkhead mounting station used on ship bridges or engine rooms.
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Code/Date:Â P 92
Product Description :
This is a vintage marine communication component manufactured in Japan for commercial shipping use. It is specifically an Oki Electric Cable Model ODA-1380, supplied or assembled by Nippon Hakuyo. Weighing 2.6 KG, it is likely a bulkhead-mounted telephone station, cable reel, or sound-powered phone base intended for the harsh environment of a ship.
