The August 2010 edition of the Run For the Bacon is this Sunday evening August 15th. Please join us for a fun time. This will be the next to last RFTB for the...
In the past couple of months I've found two very good not-too-expensive bugs. One on eBay, a Vibroplex Lightning for $100. This one was made in the 70s and...
In the past couple of months I've found two very good not-too-expensive bugs. One on eBay, a Vibroplex Lightning for $100. This one was made in the 70s and ...
Well I just sold my paddles and I am looking for a bug to purchase. I am not a collector and am looking for one to use! If you have one for sale or know of...
Hi CW, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join...
As many know, I drive an 18-wheeler cross-country. I'd like to bring a bug with me so I might get on the air more on CW -- this year's Field Day operation made...
Hi, Well guys, I have a 1919 Original that was basically a basket case. The base was 90+% rust. one small corner revealed it was either nickel or chrome. ...
The June 2010 edition of the Run For the Bacon is tomorrow night, Sunday June 20th. Please join us for a fun time. Hopefully you're not too pooped from the...
I sent this to Vibroplex as a individual , not as a club rep ......... Scott , After hearing from another op of a Vibroplex he just bought and his confusion...
Have you bought a new Vibroplex lately? Well, my xyl, bless her heart, bought me a new, shiny Vibroplex Iambic Deluxe for my birthday a few days ago. Nice...
Dear friends, with wishes for a great weekend and asking forgiveness for off topic, I report the latest posts from my blog: HV5PUL Vatican City CONTEST Tributo...
Hi, Charlie and All - Because of a favorable (?) deal at a hamfest, I acquired a large quantity of 3-conductor Belden cable (#22 stranded, color-coded black,...
HI guys. Finally the VCA - Vibroplex Collectors Association web site is born !! www.vibroplexcollectors.org Be patient for poor contents, it's too young...
RFTB is tonight! For many areas of the country, we are getting a taste of Autumn - maybe 80 Meters will be hopping tonight! See you on the air from 9:00 to...
HI. I found Martin's Vibroplex ad on March 1905 issue of "The Railroad Telegrapher", suppl. 16. That ad is from O.T. Anderson of Chicago, IL, a typewriters and...
Hi John, I've never tried the right angle (although it looks appealing) , but I have a vertical and love it. It's adjustable to slower (about 8 WPM) than any ...
I have seen some videos of both the right angle and the vertical bug. Without actually trying them, the vertical looks like it might not be as useful as the...
Does anyone have a copy of any of the Candler morse code courses that were advertised in QST? I am interested in collecting old morse code records and...
The NJQRP Homebrewer Sprint is Suinday night from 8:00 to 12:00 PM local time. In this contest, both CW and PSK31 are encouraged. Please join us for a fun...
Hey Guys, What a great wealth of information you provided on my P500 question. The pictures you sent/forwarded to me clearly show the spring that is missing...
Hi Guys, I just recently required a McElroy P-500 bug. I have a question about the mechanics of the bug. It seems it doesn't center after sending dits, I...
Hi all, I just received a Vibroplex champion that has a government (Navy) part number on the base. All the J36's I've seen were Lightning Bugs. Would the...
I have a Les Logan Model 518. Based on the pictures I have seen, the dot return spring is missing. Would a spring from a Vibroplex Original be a good...
I just received an early c1946 Lightning by Vibroplex from a friend. It had been stored for many years and is in dire need of cleaning. What I am curious about...
