cw_bugs : Messages : 1079-1109 of 1895

Well done Jack. A shame it's not full size but it looks good.

Yes, go and get that drink and have a great Christmas.

Regards, Ron g3xov

--- On Tue, 23/12/08, Jack B. <nzeronv@...> wrote:

From: Jack B. <nzeronv@...>
Subject: [cw_bugs] Re: Vibroplex Rivets - Replacing the Presentation Plate
To: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 23 December, 2008, 11:27 PM

P.S. I think I'll have that drink now.
.... ..

-Jack-

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups .com, "Jack B." <nzeronv@... > wrote:
>
>
>
> My new gold-plated brass plate has been plated with "electroless
> nickel plate, .0003 min thick, followed by bright hard gold plate,
> .000010 thick". I don't know how much better this is than the plating
> originally put on by Vibroplex, but it sure looks great! I
> re-inserted the rivet pins using the inverted screwdriver technique
> mentioned by Gerry.
>
> There were some hardships regarding the plate, which I have posted on
> my web site:
>
> http://members. tcq.net/nzeronv/ presentation_ bug_227915_ gpbp.pdf
>
> Thanks for all the helpful advice from everyone.
>
> 73,
>
> Jack - N0NV
>

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#1080

From: Earl Needham <needhame1@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 2:26 pm
Subject: Reque3sting info about a bug

earl_needham

I'm forwarding this from the cw_bugs-owner address -- please direct
any replies to the list, or else to Brian directly.

     7 3
     Earl

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-------- Original Message --------
Date:  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:38:45 -0600
From:  Brian Sherwood <lurch9@...>
To:  <cw_bugs-owner@yahoogroups.com>



Requested info:

Brian Sherwood  KA9EGW
Sharon, WI

Just dug out my old Vibroplex...it's got the flat bar like a Lightning bug,
a narrower base than standard, a very simplified damper, just a u-channel
and a wheel with a sloppy-loose axle.  Trying to figure out what model it
is...wondering if it's a Zephyr?

73 de KA9EGW

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#1081

From: Earl Needham <needhame1@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 4:38 pm
Subject: HNY

earl_needham

CQ CQ CQ DE KD5XB KD5XB KD5XB
HNY TO ALL ES HOPES FOR BEST IN 2009
7 3 ES DX

--
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Clovis, New Mexico DM84jk
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Quoting from the Coast Guard: ZUT

#1082

From: "Bill" <w2blc@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 8:58 pm
Subject: Re: Reque3sting info about a bug

w2blc

Zypher has a 3" wide base. Picture at http://www.la.ca.us/frandy/gz.jpg
and http://www.la.ca.us/frandy/bz.jpg

#1083

From: "NAQCC" <va3rj@...>
Date: Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:16 am
Subject: NAQCC Sprint Wednesday & Thursday night!

va3rj

NAQCC Sprint Wednesday & Thursday night!

This coming Wednesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for January,
2009.

I will refer you to the proper URL:

http://www.usatek.net/~yoel/sprint200901.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and also a special
prize.

This month's Special Award goes to the winner of a drawing among the following:
The one making their all time best score and having the highest score in each
division.

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.
===================================
This coming Thursday evening will be the third edition of our special 160M
sprint which is an annual event a day or two before the January CQWW 160M
Contest similar to what the QRP ARCI does with the ARRL 160M Contest in
December.

I will refer you to the proper URL:

http://www.usatek.net/~yoel/sprint200901_special.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important
information.

This is a special sprint, for the month of January, that caters to the CW
veteran, the CW newcomer, straight key and bug fans. All are welcome to
participate, even QRO!

Come join us and have a real good time!

73 de Dave VA3RJ
NAQCC #0004

#1084

From: "John / G0RDO" <g0rdo@...>
Date: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:15 pm
Subject: J36 Main Arm Assembly Wanted

morsemad

Hello all.
I am looking to restore a J36 Bug, I need the main arm with its flat
spring and flat pendulum, and wonder If anyone has bits they
would sell? Please email me personally at: john(at sign)
morsemad.com
P.S. I do not want to buy the Vibroplex parts! They are chrome plated
and would not look right on a 1940's dull nickel plated bug.


73 John / G0RDO / morsemad.com

#1085

From: "k4oso" <k4oso@...>
Date: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:56 pm
Subject: Re: J36 Main Arm Assembly Wanted

k4oso

John,
If you buy the Vibroplex parts YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE BRIGHT
CHROME!!..You can have a plating shop do it in nickel.  I took my Blue
Racer Deluxe to my local plating shop and had them strip and replate
the base, mainframe and damper.  Total charge....$30 dollars, US.  Your
pendulum should be much less.  I am somewhat doubtful you will find
someone sitting on a pendulum.  If the pendulum is any good, the key is
probably still in action.  If the key is "far gone", you'll no doubt
have to have the pendulum replated anyway.  Of course, this is only my
opinion/logic.  Good luck, and hope to catch you on the air soon.
Milt k4oso

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "John / G0RDO" <g0rdo@...> wrote:
>
> Hello all.
> I am looking to restore a J36 Bug, I need the main arm with its flat
> spring and flat pendulum, and wonder If anyone has bits they
> would sell? Please email me personally at: john(at sign)
> morsemad.com
> P.S. I do not want to buy the Vibroplex parts! They are chrome plated
> and would not look right on a 1940's dull nickel plated bug.
>
>
> 73 John / G0RDO / morsemad.com
>

#1086

From: "Bob" <rhphillips@...>
Date: Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:43 am
Subject: Vibroplexer 218845 Adjustment and Use.

bobsail_2002

Getting back to getting on the air, so learning the code again, I
wasn't very fast anyway, just get my general.

So dusting of my bencher and Vibroplex and have a couple questions.

1. I assume the Thumb ( right hand ) is always used for dashes.

2. My Vibroplex is chrome and a little worn, but works ok as far as I
can tell.

It has a total of six adjustment, is their a detail sheet that talks
about each indivigual adjustment ??

Thanks

Bob

#1087

From: w9ya <w9ya@...>
Date: Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:04 pm
Subject: Re: Vibroplexer 218845 Adjustment and Use.

w9ya

Hey Bob and the gang;

Yeah,.. there is something at the Vibroplex web site... some more stuff in qst (do a literature search at the ARRL website) and finally some bits a pieces recently in the archives herein if my memory serves me right. Plus I am sure some google searching would also be useful.

One important thing that is somewhat elusive, even in the printed material, is the description of how to set the "dwell" timing of the dash movement. Since your elements are best formed with primarily a wrist rocking movement and (much, much) less finger movement than when you manipulate a dual-lever iambic paddle, the last step in setting up a bug is to set both the spacing and tension of the dash travel. To get the right "dwell" so the dahs are naturally longer sounding (than the dits,) neccessarily means these dash settings will be different than for the dot movement. i.e. When you are rocking your wrist back and forth the same amount from right to left and left to right the dash contacts need to mate longer. We can achieve this by setting the travel of the arm when making a dash shorter and then putting the right amount of tension so your dash contacts "dwell" longer with the same amount of back and forth wrist movement.

At least that is my story and I am sticking to it !! (And....I hope that helps you out somewhat.)

Vy 73 OM de;

Bob
w9ya

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 4:43 AM, Bob <rhphillips@...> wrote:

Getting back to getting on the air, so learning the code again, I
wasn't very fast anyway, just get my general.

So dusting of my bencher and Vibroplex and have a couple questions.

1. I assume the Thumb ( right hand ) is always used for dashes.

2. My Vibroplex is chrome and a little worn, but works ok as far as I
can tell.

It has a total of six adjustment, is their a detail sheet that talks
about each indivigual adjustment ??

Thanks

Bob

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#1088

From: Earl Needham <needhame1@...>
Date: Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:58 pm
Subject: Re: Vibroplexer 218845 Adjustment and Use.

earl_needham

Bob wrote:
> Getting back to getting on the air, so learning the code again, I
> wasn't very fast anyway, just get my general.
>
> So dusting of my bencher and Vibroplex and have a couple questions.
>
> 1. I assume the Thumb ( right hand ) is always used for dashes.
>
> 2. My Vibroplex is chrome and a little worn, but works ok as far as I
> can tell.
>
> It has a total of six adjustment, is their a detail sheet that talks
> about each indivigual adjustment ??
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob
>
     Actually, the norm is for the thumb to control dits since it is more
agile than the side of your finger.

     I'm assuming by "Vibroplex" you mean a bug, but you're not really
specific about it.  In any case, one explanation on adjusting a bug is
here -- <http://www.telegraph-office.com/pages/bug_adjust.html>

     You'll get more answers as time goes on.  There is a lot of
expertise in this group, but traffic is a little slow.

     7 3
     Earl

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Clovis, New Mexico DM84jk
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#1089

From: David Ring <n1ea@...>
Date: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:08 pm
Subject: Re: Vibroplexer 218845 Adjustment and Use.

djringjr

There is a file in our files section called Secrets of Bug Success.txt
Care, Adjustment and use of Semi-Automatic keys.

Also in the files section is Bug_Adjusting_Cleaning_Sending.txt
Vibroplex Adjustment, Cleaning and Sending Technique

http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/EOx9SXPBUabDZu69F7H9EPIf9mUdaUjDi08_ZBjaNj4Gs-XZR5-\
D3FVODE_reqW3Hw2J-8NpS_hLM5YiDlvWKLlT_o5txsM/Secrets%20of%20Bug%20Success.txt

I believe the Bug Adjusting, Cleaning, version is an incomplete older
version of the first file.

73

David Ring, N1EA


On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 6:43 AM, Bob <rhphillips@...> wrote:
> Getting back to getting on the air, so learning the code again, I
> wasn't very fast anyway, just get my general.
>
> So dusting of my bencher and Vibroplex and have a couple questions.
>
> 1. I assume the Thumb ( right hand ) is always used for dashes.
>
> 2. My Vibroplex is chrome and a little worn, but works ok as far as I
> can tell.
>
> It has a total of six adjustment, is their a detail sheet that talks
> about each indivigual adjustment ??
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

#1090

From: "k5est" <k5est@...>
Date: Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:37 pm
Subject: Plexiglass bug

k5est

Getting back with some results on the plexiglass
bug that I built. And by-the-way, thanks to all
that emailed me with ideas. Very helpful.

The bottom line......the thing is VERY temperature
sensitive. The spacing of the dots varies greatly
with a difference in room temperature. Well, it is
plastic.....not real metal.....Grin!

So, looks like it is back to the drawing board.

I will say, that a plexiglass straight key or a
plexiglass side-swiper (Cootie key) is easily a
do-able project, but the plex bug has problems.

Thanks again for the helpful comments!

73....Walter - K5EST - Missouri

#1091

From: "NAQCC" <va3rj@...>
Date: Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:18 pm
Subject: Preserve & Encourage CW Activity in 2009!

va3rj

New Years 2009 may have come and gone but its never too late to resolve to help
preserve and encourage CW activity across our amateur bands.  To celebrate the
new year, come and join the NAQCC (North American QRP CW Club), a club for any
and ALL CW enthusiasts around the world.

Our members include "Big Gun" contesters, hard-core QRPers, experimenters,
ragchewers and SWLers; young and old alike.  As different as we may be, we all
share one thing in common, and that is our love for CW.

We welcome all who want to help support CW and have at least some interest in
using QRP from time-to-time. Our club runs monthly sprints and challenges. Plus
we sponsor some additional special on-air activities during the year.

Membership is free and once you join you're automatically a lifetime member!  So
sign up today and help us keep CW alive and well.

Visit our web site at http://www.usatek.net/~yoel/.  You'll find info on all of
our various activities plus an online membership application.

We look forward to your support and hope to soon see your call added to our
membership roster.

73,
Paul/KD2MX
NAQCC Membership Recruiter

On behalf of:
Tom, WY3H - NAQCC President
John, K3WWP - NAQCC Vice President
Larry, W2LJ - NAQCC Asst. Publicity Director
Dave, VA3RJ/VE3JDR - NAQCC Publicity Officer

#1092

From: "qrpcwguy" <qrpcwguy@...>
Date: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:14 pm
Subject: Green bug-Is it a Lightning bug or a Bunnell?

qrpcwguy

I have seen two bugs like this one. It is missing the name plate under
the arm.  The paint is textured green.  I have posted it's photo and a
Bunnell that looks like it under photos (N4HNO). Any ideas?  The
knurled nuts don't look original but most of it seems to be.

#1093

From: "John Snell / G0RDO" <g0rdo@...>
Date: Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:50 pm
Subject: Re:Green bug-Is it a Lightning bug or a Bunnell?

morsemad

Hello there. I would guess that the green base bug is a Lionel J36.
(Made during WW2 - basically a Vibroplex Lightning made under licence by the
Lionel Co)

Cheerio from John Snell. / G0RDO
www.morsemad.com

#1094

From: "Bill" <w2blc@...>
Date: Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:49 pm
Subject: Re:Green bug-Is it a Lightning bug or a Bunnell?

w2blc

There is a picture of the Bunnell J-36 bug on the history page of J.H.
Bunnell at: http://www.jhbunnell.com/bunnellcohistory.shtml

Notice the different damper.

When I was in the Air Force, way too many years ago, I knew one op that
had a yellow standard. It was a high quality refinish job - not just a
spray can quickie. The key had been a gift, but in the haze of the
years I have forgotten why the yellow color.

That being said, could this green (doesn't look green in the picture)
have been a refinish job?

Bill www.radiotelegraphy.net

#1095

From: "Jack B." <nzeronv@...>
Date: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:32 am
Subject: Re: Vibroplexer 218845 Adjustment and Use.

nzeronv

Bob, here's a guide which I found to be helpful...

http://www.vibroplex.com/original_bug_adjustments.pdf

Jack - N0NV


--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" <rhphillips@...> wrote:
>
> Getting back to getting on the air, so learning the code again, I
> wasn't very fast anyway, just get my general.
>
> So dusting of my bencher and Vibroplex and have a couple questions.
>
> 1. I assume the Thumb ( right hand ) is always used for dashes.
>
> 2. My Vibroplex is chrome and a little worn, but works ok as far as I
> can tell.
>
> It has a total of six adjustment, is their a detail sheet that talks
> about each indivigual adjustment ??
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob
>

#1096

From: "Bob" <rhphillips@...>
Date: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:36 am
Subject: Re: Thanks Vibroplexer adjustment and Use.

bobsail_2002

Jack,

Thanks, that does explain a lot of things, I guess this was before
electronic keyers.

Bob




----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack B." <nzeronv@...>
To: <cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 1:32 AM
Subject: [cw_bugs] Re: Vibroplexer 218845 Adjustment and Use.



Bob, here's a guide which I found to be helpful...

http://www.vibroplex.com/original_bug_adjustments.pdf

Jack - N0NV


--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" <rhphillips@...> wrote:
>
> Getting back to getting on the air, so learning the code again, I
> wasn't very fast anyway, just get my general.
>
> So dusting of my bencher and Vibroplex and have a couple questions.
>
> 1. I assume the Thumb ( right hand ) is always used for dashes.
>
> 2. My Vibroplex is chrome and a little worn, but works ok as far as I
> can tell.
>
> It has a total of six adjustment, is their a detail sheet that talks
> about each indivigual adjustment ??
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob
>

#1097

From: "qrpcwguy" <qrpcwguy@...>
Date: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:52 pm
Subject: Re:Green bug-Is it a Lightning bug or a Bunnell?

qrpcwguy

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Bill" <w2blc@...> wrote:
>
> There is a picture of the Bunnell J-36 bug on the history page of J.H.
> Bunnell at: http://www.jhbunnell.com/bunnellcohistory.shtml
>
> Notice the different damper.
>
> When I was in the Air Force, way too many years ago, I knew one op that
> had a yellow standard. It was a high quality refinish job - not just a
> spray can quickie. The key had been a gift, but in the haze of the
> years I have forgotten why the yellow color.
>
> That being said, could this green (doesn't look green in the picture)
> have been a refinish job?
>
> Bill www.radiotelegraphy.net
>

I think it might be refinished.  However, I saw one sell on ebay last
week from a guy in New Zeeland that had the same blue-green color.  On
the bottom view of his bug the paint didn't cover everything and you
could see crackle black with a stamped logo or number that looked
military. I will try to post the image I grabbed from ebay to the
N4HNO folder.  The grayish Bunnell in that folder looks alot like
mine, but I know many companies made them during the war.  I thought I
read somewhere that Vibroplex employees sometimes had custom colors.

#1098

From: "NAQCC" <va3rj@...>
Date: Sun Feb 8, 2009 8:47 pm
Subject: NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!

va3rj

NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!

This coming Tuesday evening will be the monthly NAQCC Sprint for February, 2009.

I will refer you to the proper URL:

http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200902.html

There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and also a special
prize.

This month's Special Award goes to the winner of a drawing among the following:
With apologies to FISTS for plagiarism, the one who has the highest total of
NAQCC member numbers in his log for the sprint and has the highest score in each
division. You may add a member's number each time you work him (max 3 times -
once each on 20,40,80 meters).

This is a monthly event that caters to the CW veteran, the CW newcomer, straight
key and bug fans. All are welcome to participate (this includes QRO); but you
must use QRP power levels to compete for awards.

Come join us and have a real good time!

73 de Dave VA3RJ
NAQCC #0004

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#1099

From: "Pete Theer" <k5prt@...>
Date: Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:30 pm
Subject: Group,

rockingtranch

Hi

#1100

From: "Pete Theer" <k5prt@...>
Date: Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:33 pm
Subject: My meager key collection

rockingtranch

Hi Group,

For those interested, I have posted photos of my meager collection of
straight keys, paddles, bugs and keyers to my website.

http://www.k5prt.com/equipment.html

Now I just have to get on the air and use them!

Thanks and best 73,
Pete

Pete Theer K5PRT
Reply to: K5PRT@...
Please visit my website: http://www.k5prt.com
ARRL & AMSAT Life Member
10x# 13678, FISTS# 13919
SKCC# 4695, NAQCC# 3129
SWOT# 294, 3905 CC

#1102

From: "Dave" <dcorio@...>
Date: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:59 pm
Subject: Hello to the group

n0hnj

My name is Dave and my call is KB3MOW. I'm located in north-central
Pennsylvania, about 20 miles from the NY State border. I've been a
ham for 41 years and still love the hobby!

I've posted a picture to the photo section titled "KB3MOW Keys". It
shows the three keys currently on line in my shack. I'm not a
collector, but use these all on a regular basis.

On the left is a 1960 Vibroplex bug. Obtained this in a trade for my
old Brass Rcer when I decided to get back to a bug.

The middle bug is my Coffin Bug! I had one of these as a novice in
1967, and chose to revisit my CW roots! Got this one in trade for a
spare antenna tuner I had laying around.

On the right is my favorite, even though it's not a bug. It's an old
Navy Flameproof straight key that belonged to my Grandmother. She was
a Western Union telegrapher in the southwest many years ago, and
carried this key with her from station to station. She was a
supervisor, and filled in for operators when they were sick or
terminated.

Not one of these keys is a colectors item, but I wouldn't trade a
single one of them for new ones!

Glad to be part of the group, and looking forward to following the
threads here.

73
Dave
KB3MOW

#1103

From: David Ring <n1ea@...>
Date: Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:30 am
Subject: Re: Hello to the group

djringjr

What wonderful keys! You have a solid collection of Morse Music instruments - keep making that beautiful sound.

What a treat to have your grandmother's key!

73
David Ring, N1EA

On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 6:59 PM, Dave <dcorio@...> wrote:

My name is Dave and my call is KB3MOW. I'm located in north-central
Pennsylvania, about 20 miles from the NY State border. I've been a
ham for 41 years and still love the hobby!

#1104

From: Earl Needham <needhame1@...>
Date: Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:04 pm
Subject: Re: Hello to the group

earl_needham

Dave wrote:
> My name is Dave and my call is KB3MOW. I'm located in north-central
> Pennsylvania, about 20 miles from the NY State border. I've been a
> ham for 41 years and still love the hobby!
>
> I've posted a picture to the photo section titled "KB3MOW Keys". It
> shows the three keys currently on line in my shack. I'm not a
> collector, but use these all on a regular basis.
>
> On the left is a 1960 Vibroplex bug. Obtained this in a trade for my
> old Brass Rcer when I decided to get back to a bug.
>
> The middle bug is my Coffin Bug! I had one of these as a novice in
> 1967, and chose to revisit my CW roots! Got this one in trade for a
> spare antenna tuner I had laying around.
>
> On the right is my favorite, even though it's not a bug. It's an old
> Navy Flameproof straight key that belonged to my Grandmother. She was
> a Western Union telegrapher in the southwest many years ago, and
> carried this key with her from station to station. She was a
> supervisor, and filled in for operators when they were sick or
> terminated.
>
> Not one of these keys is a colectors item, but I wouldn't trade a
> single one of them for new ones!
>
> Glad to be part of the group, and looking forward to following the
> threads here.
>
> 73
> Dave
> KB3MOW
>
     Great stuff, Dave -- glad you're here.

     The list is a little slow, but there are many good people here with
lots of good info.

     7 3
     Earl

--
KD5XB -- Earl Needham
Clovis, New Mexico DM84jk
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw_bugs
Quoting from the Coast Guard: ZUT

#1105

From: Earl Needham <needhame1@...>
Date: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:52 pm
Subject: Re: Hello to the group

earl_needham

Dave wrote:
> My name is Dave and my call is KB3MOW. I'm located in north-central
> Pennsylvania, about 20 miles from the NY State border. I've been a
> ham for 41 years and still love the hobby!
>
> I've posted a picture to the photo section titled "KB3MOW Keys". It
> shows the three keys currently on line in my shack. I'm not a
> collector, but use these all on a regular basis.
>
> On the left is a 1960 Vibroplex bug. Obtained this in a trade for my
> old Brass Rcer when I decided to get back to a bug.
>
> The middle bug is my Coffin Bug! I had one of these as a novice in
> 1967, and chose to revisit my CW roots! Got this one in trade for a
> spare antenna tuner I had laying around.
>
> On the right is my favorite, even though it's not a bug. It's an old
> Navy Flameproof straight key that belonged to my Grandmother. She was
> a Western Union telegrapher in the southwest many years ago, and
> carried this key with her from station to station. She was a
> supervisor, and filled in for operators when they were sick or
> terminated.
>
> Not one of these keys is a colectors item, but I wouldn't trade a
> single one of them for new ones!
>
> Glad to be part of the group, and looking forward to following the
> threads here.
>
> 73
> Dave
> KB3MOW
>
     Great stuff, Dave -- glad you're here.

     The list is a little slow, but there are many good people here with
lots of good info.

     7 3
     Earl

--
KD5XB -- Earl Needham
Clovis, New Mexico DM84jk
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw_bugs
Quoting from the Coast Guard: ZUT

#1106

From: "richard_meiss" <wb9lpu@...>
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:28 am
Subject: A few videos of bugs

richard_meiss

Hi, Group -

      I took a little (?) time this past weekend and made some short
video clips of some homebrew bugs in action.  They are on YouTube -
the easiest access is via http://wb9lpu.googlepages.com/keyvideos .
More will follow as time permits - I tend to do things in batches.

      And a hearty welcome to our newest members.

      73 de Rich, WB9LPU

#1107

From: "Jack B." <nzeronv@...>
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:13 am
Subject: Re: A few videos of bugs

nzeronv

Wonderful work Rich!

Will you again have some of these keys on display at Dayton (the W1TP
booth if I remember correctly)?

Jack - N0NV



--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "richard_meiss" <wb9lpu@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Group -
>
>      I took a little (?) time this past weekend and made some short
> video clips of some homebrew bugs in action.  They are on YouTube -
> the easiest access is via http://wb9lpu.googlepages.com/keyvideos .
> More will follow as time permits - I tend to do things in batches.
>
>      And a hearty welcome to our newest members.
>
>      73 de Rich, WB9LPU
>

#1108

From: Richard Meiss <wb9lpu@...>
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:28 am
Subject: Re: Re: A few videos of bugs

richard_meiss

Hi, Jack -

Thanks for the kind words. I will certainly be hanging around Tom's booth, but I don't know yet what keys I will bring. I will also have some on display at the "Show and Tell" night at the QRP ARCI event (after hours in the Holiday Inn in Fairborn - the other side of the city). A few more videos are in the works, but it may be a while - I am building some MicroBugs with new design features that are taking a lot of time.

vy 73 de Rich, WB9LPU

-----Original Message-----
From: "Jack B."
Sent: Feb 19, 2009 10:13 PM
To: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [cw_bugs] Re: A few videos of bugs

Wonderful work Rich!

Will you again have some of these keys on display at Dayton (the W1TP
booth if I remember correctly)?

Jack - N0NV

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "richard_meiss" <wb9lpu@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Group -
>
> I took a little (?) time this past weekend and made some short
> video clips of some homebrew bugs in action. They are on YouTube -
> the easiest access is via http://wb9lpu.googlepages.com/keyvideos .
> More will follow as time permits - I tend to do things in batches.
>
> And a hearty welcome to our newest members.
>
> 73 de Rich, WB9LPU
>

#1109

From: "qrpcwguy" <qrpcwguy@...>
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:05 pm
Subject: Any ideas about getting bug parts replated?

qrpcwguy