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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cpm9ball, post: 3983539, member: 24633&quot;]Most pay telephones have slots at the top for various denominations. For example, pay telephones in the U.S. typically have slots for quarters, dimes and nickels. The charge for &quot;local&quot; calls was a flat rate with no time limit. When I was a kid, it was 5c, but I recall seeing some pay phones of the 1990&#039;s that charged as much as 75c for local calls. The charge for &quot;long distance&quot; calls varied according to the length of time. First, you started by depositing a basic amount for the area code you dialed and, an operator would interrupt the call if you needed to add more money. </p><p><br /></p><p>As the term &quot;rotary&quot; suggests, you turn the dial. You put your finger into each hole for the appropriate number and turn the dial clockwise until your finger stops at the dial restrictor to the right of the &quot;0&quot;. If you make a mistake before completing the dialing for the correct telephone number, you must hang up and start all over again.</p><p><br /></p><p>NOTE: This information is really intended for the kids in the audience.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie52" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie52" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie52" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>~ Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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