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Anyone have a source for a copy of the "Vibroplex Collectors Guide?" by Artifax Books? Seems like it is out of print with no idea of a next printing... --Ed--...
3 Nov 21, 2009
9:48 pm

Michael Shelly
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Do you have in your collection a Vibroplex WW II (battleship grey deluxe) Racer??? If so, would you share with me serial and perhaps photo? TNX !!! Fred -...
3 Nov 21, 2009
7:28 pm

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here is the latest update key collection: N6WU (SK) Catalog of collection . ALL proceeds go to Kerry's widow. make offers to Fred < kt5x@... >...
1 Nov 18, 2009
3:19 am

cloud runner
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N6WU (SK) Catalog of collection . ALL proceeds go to Kerry's widow. make offers to Fred < kt5x@... > pictures of any key may be requested a.. # 0000...
1 Nov 17, 2009
2:18 pm

cloud runner
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Fellow Morse enthusiasts, I am serving the widow of an old friend, Kerry (KR), N6WU. Kerry had an extensive collection of vintage Vibroplex bugs. If you are...
7 Nov 16, 2009
12:33 pm

Earl Needham
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Special event station IIØTRM will be active from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22, CW only, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Morse Code receiving speed...
1 Nov 15, 2009
10:40 pm

inorc462
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Special event station IIØTRM will be active from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22, CW only, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Morse Code receiving speed...
1 Nov 15, 2009
10:33 pm

Fabio Bonucci IKÃ...
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Hi All, Well my Begali Intrepid bug has arrived direct from Italy,very well packed and obviously shipped with care by DPD Couriers. The first thing that struck...
1 Sep 28, 2009
2:56 pm

ronald913129
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Congrats on your Heathkit station(s) The blue racer I have and enjoy using came from VE7-land. It was used on the Canadian Pacific. It dates from 1917, and...
1 Sep 23, 2009
1:54 am

cloud runner
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Is it possible to put too much weight on a bug for its own good? What I'm asking is - can I harm the bearing or whatever, by adding another weight on the...
4 Sep 22, 2009
8:03 pm

Kate Hutton
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Hello all. I am trying to find information on a semi automatic bug key that was reportedly sold by Thanet Electronics, Herne Bay, Kent, UK in the 60/70's. ...
1 Sep 22, 2009
9:05 am

morsemad
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Let's Hear your Fav. Bug to use on air. I have a few bugs here, Vibroplex originals, and lightning bugs. My Favorite, and i always Go back to it when i need to...
20 Sep 21, 2009
3:55 pm

ve7bgp
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I picked up an incomplete spark key on a marble base yesterday. Need the following parts to make it complete: U-shaped tension spring (mine is in two pieces) ...
2 Sep 17, 2009
2:33 am

Earl Needham
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Geez, I am stand-alone, my favorite bug is my J-36. Maybe it's part wondering what this 1942 j-36 did in the war but it does feel nice. My "Anne" and Speed-X...
2 Sep 16, 2009
6:06 pm

jerrysteck
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Our club is activating US Islands, and I am in need of a 'go radio'- something that can be taken out and work HF CW that can be battery operated and is light...
1 Aug 30, 2009
1:26 pm

AD5VJ Bob
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I am looking for a 'camel back' straight key if anyone knows where one might be. Bob AD5VJ...
2 Jul 23, 2009
3:26 am

AD5VJ Bob
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9 Jul 21, 2009
4:38 am

w8dx
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Next week, we will be doing a Three Generational series of runs of Fourteeners, fourteen thousand foot peaks, and invite you to keep tabs on us, read about it,...
1 Jul 8, 2009
3:30 pm

cloud runner
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Hi all -- here's an interesting radio event coming up soon. This happens every year, and while not amateur radio, it IS radio, and a :big deal" at that. This...
1 Jul 7, 2009
3:41 pm

Earl Needham
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Can't say I know much about Casper Coin, only that I understand he is a museum curator. he is licensed radio op and also has quite a collection of boat...
1 Jul 2, 2009
7:49 pm

cloud runner
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Just a "heads up" A person is selling early vibroplexes on Ebay for $1500 and up with "Buy it now." I had been looking for a double lever, and I contacted him...
4 Jul 2, 2009
1:02 am

David Ring
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If I were not at my wits end, I would not sully this list with a non-bug question like this. Hopefully you will be kind as I am old and fragile. Along with my...
7 Jun 26, 2009
3:52 am

Earl Needham
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. This is neither a Blue Racer, a Vibroplex, nor pre-WW II. That bug is the scarce Standard Radio bug made in 1943, a special order key for the U.S. Army Air...
1 Jun 24, 2009
12:52 pm

cloud runner
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The mail brought an incredible and unexpected gift today -- my Elmer's bug! My Elmer was WA5JKK, Don Sanders, of Kentwood, La, and he's been SK since the...
2 Jun 23, 2009
1:05 pm

David Ring
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Even though it is Dayton weekend, we are still having Run for the Bacon this Sunday night! For all pertinent details, go to: http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php ...
2 Jun 19, 2009
11:40 pm

Larry Makoski W2LJ
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Fellows, I'm working on restoring a Vibroplex original and I see the earlier owner(s) removed the tuning bar assembly (both slider and latch). Vibroplex says...
2 Jun 1, 2009
3:30 pm

w8dx
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Hello list! Does anyone know of a circuit for a current supply to energize the electromagnet on the Electro-bug? Thanks, Harvey, W8DX...
1 May 31, 2009
2:56 am

w8dx
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Well folks. I have a bit of a problem and don't have a clue what may be going on. I have a Kenwood TS-440S that I have had for at least 10-15 years now. Up...
2 May 11, 2009
8:45 pm

Earl Needham
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Time to visit the Begali website guys. Several new keys, as well as a new bug. Check it out!!! Rick N6NKN...
1 Apr 30, 2009
2:57 pm

Richard Zolla
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Hi, RaveTrade.com just created a " Search ALL Craigslist " program. Now You Can : 1) " Search ALL Craigslist " and RaveTrade.com with One Click ! 2) Super...
2 Apr 24, 2009
4:33 am

Earl Needham
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