Sometimes things seem so obvious AFTER one thinks of it, hi hi!

 

I mount a jack on a little piece of perfboard on each key, then changing keys is as easy as plug-in.  I have thought of two easy ways for jack mounting.  One is a small piece of perfbaord with two holes the distance apart of the binding posts.  The other, that I haven't done yet, but will with my next restoration project, is one that mounts to the two screws that hold the damper, such that the jack is against the back of the base.

 

Fred

 

 

Cool beans, Fred.  I've been using a cap on each bug (and switching around since I don't have enough caps).  I'm gonna implement that one (sp?) right away.

Tnx, Milt k4oso

 

In a message dated 11/14/2010 10:04:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, just.one.hill@... writes:

P.S.  'Nother suggestion:  I plug all my bugs in to the rig through a single cable.  I have a large cap on that cable, across the bug contacts.  There is always a scratchiness with rubbing contacts, and the new solid state radios are so fast, they try to follow it.  The loading of the capacitor is all it takes to eliminate this problem.  One capacitor on the bug cable takes care of all bugs, no need to mount a cap on each bug.

 

Hello Rich (WB9LPU),
The device you saw at Fort Wayne was made and sold by "Norm's
Fabrication"(normsfab.com).  It's really sweet, I have five of them on
various bugs and they can be ordered for round stock levers or flat
stock levers.  I move my "dot extender" back on the lever and it barely
extends beyond the damper.  Norm is a neighbor of mine and designed the
"dot extender" for a group of us "bug nuts."  I'm trying to get Norm to
have these chrome plated rather than the brass they're made of.

Ted K8AQM

Small value capacitors are labeled in pF (x10^-12 F), and the power of
ten is indicated by the third digit.  So the common 104, for example, is
read as two digit value and a power of ten exponent.  E.g.,

104 = 10 x 10^4 pF
     = 100000 x 10^-12 F
     = 10^-7 F
     = 10^-1 x 10^-6 F
     = 0.1 uF

Tolerance and other info is indicated by additional letters.

Happy capping!  :-)   73,
Mike ab3ap

On 11/15/10 18:28, k4oso@... wrote:
>
>
> Bob,
> I'm no authority, but I thought the following to be the case:
> 104M is .001 microfarad +- 20%
> 103M is .01 microfarad +- 20%
> 102M is .1 microfarad +- 20%
>
> 73, Milt k4oso
>
>
>
> In a message dated 11/15/2010 3:03:34 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> w9ya@... writes:
>
>     Um...no;
>
>
>     102 would be a .001
>
>     104 **is** a .1
>
>     - Bob
>     w9ya
>
>
>
>
>

Hello to all...

Respectfully...

Frank, W7IS does in fact sell the extendadot system and has been for several
years.

I have been using his system on several of my faster bugs for some time now and
I'm very satisfied with the materials, design and performance of his product.

As I understand it, no one specifically asked him to build a device for the
masses but he took it upon himself to do just that. The extendadot is a
refreshingly simple yet well thought out design.

I for one, have no issue re-adjusting a bug and can accomplish this feat in
under a minute. Adding the extendadot arm and subsequent adjustments, was/were
no problem for me.

I also believe removing one side of the tube not only ruined the original design
but likely created a "hack" look that I would certainly never display to anyone.
I think I would be embarrased to show something like that publicly. If one had
run it through a C&C machine and could produce your enhanced design over an over
again, then maybe one might would consider it not a "hack".

Mr. Mass, I would like to think that Frank will respect your opinion as to his
designs but, don't be surprised if he doesn't send you another example to
critique. Then again, with Frank, maybe he'd send you another because that's the
type of gentleman he is.

Well... that should get the "group" going again I'd say!

Again, respectfully...

Bob
VE3AKV





--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Maas" <just.one.hill@...> wrote:
>
> Let's make some CHATTER here...  ;-)
>
>
> Fellow bug aficionados (who likely spell better than I do) ... I expect many
of you are familiar with both Frank, W7IS, and his Extenda-Dot.   I don't know
if he is selling these are not, but may.  Anyway, he kindly sent me one for my
opinion.
>
> Well, frankly, (sorry), Frankly, I wasn't satisfied with it.  (Not that it
isn't a great idea that works, but I am rarely satisfied with anything as it
arrives ;-)   The bug had to be completely readjusted to put it on or off.  When
in use, the whole lever was canted to the side because of the thickness of the
barrel of the extenda-dot between the lever and the damper.
>
> But Frank was adamant that this thing much improved the quality of the dits
made by spreading the weight out across the length of the vibrating lever.  I
decided to modify the device.  I put it lengthwise into a vise (maybe it's a
vice, but I digress), and filed away one side of the tube, such that when
installed, the damper wheel can rest against the lever itself, not the tube.
>
> Results:
>
> * it goes on and off a bug without a need to readjust the bug.
>
> * The trombone effect can extend the lever a lot thus slowing the bug as much
as one could ever want.  In fact, with one small weight up near the vibrator,
and one small (aluminum) weight at the far end, most of my bugs will slow to 15
wpm or speed to 40 wpm, varies by bug, but typical.  I can hardly expect that
isn't a good range for almost anyone.
>
> * the quality of dits made by this arrangement is an improvement for any bug I
have tried.
>
> I am attaching photos of the arrangement which shows the extenda-dot in case
you aren't familiar, my filing modification, and how it looks on a lever.  The
bug shown, not much is visible in the close-up, is a 1910 Double-Lever.  But the
bugs I LOVE it on are the Racers and the Juniors which have shorter levers on
which to locate weights, and are thus typically, a bit fast.
>
> 73,  Fred KT5X
>
> WWW.KT5X.COM
>
> P.S.  'Nother suggestion:  I plug all my bugs in to the rig through a single
cable.  I have a large cap on that cable, across the bug contacts.  There is
always a scratchiness with rubbing contacts, and the new solid state radios are
so fast, they try to follow it.  The loading of the capacitor is all it takes to
eliminate this problem.  One capacitor on the bug cable takes care of all bugs,
no need to mount a cap on each bug.
>

----- Original Message -----

From: ve3akv

To: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:48 PM

Subject: [cw_bugs] Re: Suggestion

 

Hello to all...

Respectfully...

Frank, W7IS does in fact sell the extendadot system and has been for several years.

I have been using his system on several of my faster bugs for some time now and I'm very satisfied with the materials, design and performance of his product.

As I understand it, no one specifically asked him to build a device for the masses but he took it upon himself to do just that. The extendadot is a refreshingly simple yet well thought out design.

I for one, have no issue re-adjusting a bug and can accomplish this feat in under a minute. Adding the extendadot arm and subsequent adjustments, was/were no problem for me.

I also believe removing one side of the tube not only ruined the original design but likely created a "hack" look that I would certainly never display to anyone. I think I would be embarrased to show something like that publicly. If one had run it through a C&C machine and could produce your enhanced design over an over again, then maybe one might would consider it not a "hack".

Mr. Mass, I would like to think that Frank will respect your opinion as to his designs but, don't be surprised if he doesn't send you another example to critique. Then again, with Frank, maybe he'd send you another because that's the type of gentleman he is.

Well... that should get the "group" going again I'd say!

Again, respectfully...

Bob
VE3AKV

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Maas" <just.one.hill@...> wrote:
>
> Let's make some CHATTER here... ;-)
>
>
> Fellow bug aficionados (who likely spell better than I do) ... I expect many of you are familiar with both Frank, W7IS, and his Extenda-Dot. I don't know if he is selling these are not, but may. Anyway, he kindly sent me one for my opinion.
>
> Well, frankly, (sorry), Frankly, I wasn't satisfied with it. (Not that it isn't a great idea that works, but I am rarely satisfied with anything as it arrives ;-) The bug had to be completely readjusted to put it on or off. When in use, the whole lever was canted to the side because of the thickness of the barrel of the extenda-dot between the lever and the damper.
>
> But Frank was adamant that this thing much improved the quality of the dits made by spreading the weight out across the length of the vibrating lever. I decided to modify the device. I put it lengthwise into a vise (maybe it's a vice, but I digress), and filed away one side of the tube, such that when installed, the damper wheel can rest against the lever itself, not the tube.
>
> Results:
>
> * it goes on and off a bug without a need to readjust the bug.
>
> * The trombone effect can extend the lever a lot thus slowing the bug as much as one could ever want. In fact, with one small weight up near the vibrator, and one small (aluminum) weight at the far end, most of my bugs will slow to 15 wpm or speed to 40 wpm, varies by bug, but typical. I can hardly expect that isn't a good range for almost anyone.
>
> * the quality of dits made by this arrangement is an improvement for any bug I have tried.
>
> I am attaching photos of the arrangement which shows the extenda-dot in case you aren't familiar, my filing modification, and how it looks on a lever. The bug shown, not much is visible in the close-up, is a 1910 Double-Lever. But the bugs I LOVE it on are the Racers and the Juniors which have shorter levers on which to locate weights, and are thus typically, a bit fast.
>
> 73, Fred KT5X
>
> WWW.KT5X.COM
>
> P.S. 'Nother suggestion: I plug all my bugs in to the rig through a single cable. I have a large cap on that cable, across the bug contacts. There is always a scratchiness with rubbing contacts, and the new solid state radios are so fast, they try to follow it. The loading of the capacitor is all it takes to eliminate this problem. One capacitor on the bug cable takes care of all bugs, no need to mount a cap on each bug.
>

Fred...

Ok...I know when to cut some slack.

Regards,

73 - Bob

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Maas" <just.one.hill@...> wrote:
>
> Actually, Frank said he did the same thing, but preferred the simpler way.  It
doesn't look like anything, as you can't see it unless looking for it with a
magnifying glass ha-hah!
>
> Good luck, Pal,
>
> 73  Fred
>
>
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: ve3akv
>   To: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:48 PM
>   Subject: [cw_bugs] Re: Suggestion
>
>
>
>   Hello to all...
>
>   Respectfully...
>
>   Frank, W7IS does in fact sell the extendadot system and has been for several
years.
>
>   I have been using his system on several of my faster bugs for some time now
and I'm very satisfied with the materials, design and performance of his
product.
>
>   As I understand it, no one specifically asked him to build a device for the
masses but he took it upon himself to do just that. The extendadot is a
refreshingly simple yet well thought out design.
>
>   I for one, have no issue re-adjusting a bug and can accomplish this feat in
under a minute. Adding the extendadot arm and subsequent adjustments, was/were
no problem for me.
>
>   I also believe removing one side of the tube not only ruined the original
design but likely created a "hack" look that I would certainly never display to
anyone. I think I would be embarrased to show something like that publicly. If
one had run it through a C&C machine and could produce your enhanced design over
an over again, then maybe one might would consider it not a "hack".
>
>   Mr. Mass, I would like to think that Frank will respect your opinion as to
his designs but, don't be surprised if he doesn't send you another example to
critique. Then again, with Frank, maybe he'd send you another because that's the
type of gentleman he is.
>
>   Well... that should get the "group" going again I'd say!
>
>   Again, respectfully...
>
>   Bob
>   VE3AKV
>
>   --- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Maas" <just.one.hill@> wrote:
>   >
>   > Let's make some CHATTER here... ;-)
>   >
>   >
>   > Fellow bug aficionados (who likely spell better than I do) ... I expect
many of you are familiar with both Frank, W7IS, and his Extenda-Dot. I don't
know if he is selling these are not, but may. Anyway, he kindly sent me one for
my opinion.
>   >
>   > Well, frankly, (sorry), Frankly, I wasn't satisfied with it. (Not that it
isn't a great idea that works, but I am rarely satisfied with anything as it
arrives ;-) The bug had to be completely readjusted to put it on or off. When in
use, the whole lever was canted to the side because of the thickness of the
barrel of the extenda-dot between the lever and the damper.
>   >
>   > But Frank was adamant that this thing much improved the quality of the
dits made by spreading the weight out across the length of the vibrating lever.
I decided to modify the device. I put it lengthwise into a vise (maybe it's a
vice, but I digress), and filed away one side of the tube, such that when
installed, the damper wheel can rest against the lever itself, not the tube.
>   >
>   > Results:
>   >
>   > * it goes on and off a bug without a need to readjust the bug.
>   >
>   > * The trombone effect can extend the lever a lot thus slowing the bug as
much as one could ever want. In fact, with one small weight up near the
vibrator, and one small (aluminum) weight at the far end, most of my bugs will
slow to 15 wpm or speed to 40 wpm, varies by bug, but typical. I can hardly
expect that isn't a good range for almost anyone.
>   >
>   > * the quality of dits made by this arrangement is an improvement for any
bug I have tried.
>   >
>   > I am attaching photos of the arrangement which shows the extenda-dot in
case you aren't familiar, my filing modification, and how it looks on a lever.
The bug shown, not much is visible in the close-up, is a 1910 Double-Lever. But
the bugs I LOVE it on are the Racers and the Juniors which have shorter levers
on which to locate weights, and are thus typically, a bit fast.
>   >
>   > 73, Fred KT5X
>   >
>   > WWW.KT5X.COM
>   >
>   > P.S. 'Nother suggestion: I plug all my bugs in to the rig through a single
cable. I have a large cap on that cable, across the bug contacts. There is
always a scratchiness with rubbing contacts, and the new solid state radios are
so fast, they try to follow it. The loading of the capacitor is all it takes to
eliminate this problem. One capacitor on the bug cable takes care of all bugs,
no need to mount a cap on each bug.
>   >
>

 

In case anyone wants to track down the maker of the bug slower-downer (he didn't have a name for it) it's:

http://www.normsfab.com/

Norm's Fabrication in Adrian MI. The device is not on the web page. Price at the show was $25 with versions for both round and flat shafted Vibroplex bugs.

I also thought they worked OK and were of a simple functional design that should be reliable.

-Pete
WB2QLL
Somers, WI

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Meiss
Sent: Nov 14, 2010 9:37 PM
To: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [cw_bugs] Test - Some activity



Hi, All -

     Have been silent, but lurking, as I work on a new family of bugs that I call  "balanced bug."  I have made videos of two of them (so far), for which the URL's are listed below -

The first is a bug designed for use in the shack -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eggX60OEPk&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

The second is for use either in the shack or in the field -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TG_J57LOWE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

   The design (six versions so far) used the ball-pivot mechanism that I have used in other instruments, and are built around a statically-balanced pendulum that is not sensitive to the effects of gravity.  Speed can be varied from 5 to 30+ wpm with a single adjustment that has no effect on the dot-weight.  I will be writing up the project sometime soon, and there are more videos to come.  I apologize for the length of the two videos - I get long-winded.  Since the narration is in CW by the bugs themselves, it does take some time.

   At the Ft. Wayne (IN) hamfest today, I saw yet another design for a slower-downer for conventional bugs.  Its design avoids conflicts with the damper mechanism, but there is quite a bit of overhang at the front of the bug.  While not quite as easily adjustable as the "Bug Tamer", it works well and its maker (his name escapes me) is working on a few more refinements.

   73 de Rich, WB9LPU

KD5XB -- Earl Needham http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw_bugs Quoting from the Coast Guard: ZUT Posted via Blackberry

 

Vari-Speed?

Earl

KD5XB -- Earl Needham http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw_bugs Quoting from the Coast Guard: ZUT Posted via Blackberry

---

From: Tony Morgan <1desertdweller@...>

Sender: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:07:19 -0800

To: <cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com>

ReplyTo: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [cw_bugs] Test - Some activity

 

I guess everyone knows Vibroplex has the bug tamer available in both round and flat.

73,

Tony W7GO

On 11/14/2010 10:05 PM, Pete Ferrand wrote:

 

In case anyone wants to track down the maker of the bug slower-downer (he didn't have a name for it) it's:

http://www.normsfab.com/

Norm's Fabrication in Adrian MI. The device is not on the web page. Price at the show was $25 with versions for both round and flat shafted Vibroplex bugs.

I also thought they worked OK and were of a simple functional design that should be reliable.

-Pete
WB2QLL
Somers, WI

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Meiss
Sent: Nov 14, 2010 9:37 PM
To: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [cw_bugs] Test - Some activity



Hi, All -

     Have been silent, but lurking, as I work on a new family of bugs that I call  "balanced bug."  I have made videos of two of them (so far), for which the URL's are listed below -

The first is a bug designed for use in the shack -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eggX60OEPk&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

The second is for use either in the shack or in the field -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TG_J57LOWE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

   The design (six versions so far) used the ball-pivot mechanism that I have used in other instruments, and are built around a statically-balanced pendulum that is not sensitive to the effects of gravity.  Speed can be varied from 5 to 30+ wpm with a single adjustment that has no effect on the dot-weight.  I will be writing up the project sometime soon, and there are more videos to come.  I apologize for the length of the two videos - I get long-winded.  Since the narration is in CW by the bugs themselves, it does take some time.

   At the Ft. Wayne (IN) hamfest today, I saw yet another design for a slower-downer for conventional bugs.  Its design avoids conflicts with the damper mechanism, but there is quite a bit of overhang at the front of the bug.  While not quite as easily adjustable as the "Bug Tamer", it works well and its maker (his name escapes me) is working on a few more refinements.

   73 de Rich, WB9LPU

Didn't really meanit as a correction, more as a clarification, since I was
confused and thought maybe the "new guy" had changed his product lines!  <G>

Vy 7 3
Earl

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, Tony Morgan <1desertdweller@...> wrote:
>
> You are right Earl.
> Thanks for the correction.
>
> 73,
>
> Tony W7GO
>
> On 11/17/2010 6:12 AM, Earl Needham wrote:
> >
> > Vari-Speed?
> >
> >
> > I guess everyone knows Vibroplex has the bug tamer available in both
> > round and flat.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Tony W7GO

 

Didn't really meanit as a correction, more as a clarification, since I was confused and thought maybe the "new guy" had changed his product lines! <G>

Vy 7 3
Earl

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, Tony Morgan <1desertdweller@...> wrote:
>
> You are right Earl.
> Thanks for the correction.
>
> 73,
>
> Tony W7GO
>
> On 11/17/2010 6:12 AM, Earl Needham wrote:
> >
> > Vari-Speed?
> >
> >
> > I guess everyone knows Vibroplex has the bug tamer available in both
> > round and flat.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Tony W7GO

KD5XB -- Earl Needham http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw_bugs Quoting from the Coast Guard: ZUT Posted via Blackberry

 

I remember the term, too, but I'm no longer sure what one is. Pix at http://kd8jhj.blogspot.com/2010/04/kd8jhj-bug-tamer.html show something like the Extend-a-Dot, but other pages show the Vari-Speed while calling it the Bug Tamer. Maybe it has become a word like "Kleenex" -- people use the brand name for ALL tissues.

Vy 7 3
Earl

KD5XB -- Earl Needham http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw_bugs Quoting from the Coast Guard: ZUT Posted via Blackberry

---

From: Tony Morgan <1desertdweller@...>

Sender: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com

Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:09:00 -0800

To: <cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com>

ReplyTo: cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [cw_bugs] Re: Test - Some activity

 

FB Earl,
Somewhere in the back of my old mind I had remembered a "bug tamer".
For some reason I plugged that in, do you remember it?
Anyway I have both the flat & round Vari-Speed ant am very happy with them.

73,

Tony W7GO

On 11/17/2010 9:40 AM, earl_needham wrote:

 

Didn't really meanit as a correction, more as a clarification, since I was confused and thought maybe the "new guy" had changed his product lines! <G>

Vy 7 3
Earl

--- In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, Tony Morgan <1desertdweller@...> wrote:
>
> You are right Earl.
> Thanks for the correction.
>
> 73,
>
> Tony W7GO
>
> On 11/17/2010 6:12 AM, Earl Needham wrote:
> >
> > Vari-Speed?
> >
> >
> > I guess everyone knows Vibroplex has the bug tamer available in both
> > round and flat.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Tony W7GO

Hello

I have one of these and consider it as an aid to someone new to a bug.

Whereas the Vari-speed is for someone familiar with the bug

and uses it to change the speed on the fly to accommodate the speed of

the other operator.

A search on Youtube will yield some videos.

Just my opinion.

enjoy these critters.. hi.

73 N2FQ/6

Whilst unpacking from my trip to the Fort Wayne hamfest and a few more days
seeing the sights of northwestern Ohio, I got to thinking of the bug tamer
projects. Don't you love it when a mechanical problem can be solved in ten
minutes?

The core of this project is the use of an electrical neutral/ground bar - the
kind that goes into an electrical panel and has lots of screws in it, designed
to fasten wires. These are available in many styles from any electrical supplier
and most hardware stores.  The one I used is made by Ilsco.

I've tried to attach the pictures and put up a copy in the Photos section. An
intact bus bar is also shown. I got these free from someone giving them away at
a ham flea market years ago and knew I'd find a use for them eventually. If you
buy one you can of course buy a much shorter one. This is a perfect use for some
electrical scrap that many people have access to.

For each piece, I just cut the bar to separate two of the screws and ran the
vibrator of the bug through one wire hole and the new extension vibrator through
the other. It's copper so very easy to cut and file smooth.  I used a cutoff saw
but a hacksaw will work fine.  You could cut the bar so the two pieces are
identical and smoothly finished but this was my first shot at it.

For the extension vibrator I used a piece of 3.75mm aluminum knitting needle
from Wal-Mart. You can use a nail, chrome utensil handles, or what I usually use
to build bugs, pegboard hooks.

Now since this is so easy to make I used two pieces of the ground bar next to
each other. This adds some more weight as well. It seems as though having two of
these is more secure but using only one appears to be sufficient. If the screws
tend to work a loose a drop of Locktite Blue will keep them secure and be
removable.

I believe it works pretty much like any other bug tamer but doesn't require
machine work, finding specific tubing, or affect the alignment of the bug, and
if carefully made doesn't look like a complete kludge.

73,
-Pete
WB2QLL
Somers, WI

Tonight's RFTB is dedicated to the memory of our departed brother K8DD.

I hope that all Flying Pigs and QRPers will take this opportunity to get on the
air and warm up the aether in Hank's memory - it is fitting to be on the air
with him in mind.

The time is the same as always:

East coast - 9:00 to 11:00 PM local time
Midwest - 8:00 to 10:00 PM local time
Rockies - 7:00 to 9:00 PM local time
West coast - 6:00 to 8:00 PM local time

The rules are at:

http://www.fpqrp.com/fpqrprun.php

73 de Larry W2LJ
FP# 612
QRP ARCI# 4488

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On behalf of:
Tom, WY3H - NAQCC President
John, K3WWP - NAQCC Vice President
Paul, KD2MX - NAQCC Recruitment Officer
Dave, VA3RJ/VE3JDR - NAQCC Publicity Officer
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