but it probably won't stay around too long -- I won http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170099549402 I've been trying to win a "box" for about 6...
GOOD BUG SENDING TECHNIQUE Your wrist is "rocked" with the same motion that you use when opening a door knob, the wrist and are lie on the desk and rock with...
See this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Vibroplex-Original-1944-Karl-Mark-Book-1939_W0QQitemZ280093697675QQcmdZViewItem Obviously if it was a Russian spy,...
Perhaps it is safe to bid under a known reserve price of five G's. The key is worth maybe five hundred. What's the provenance worth to you? Interestingly,...
N9BOR has just joined the list -- welcome, Mike -- please use the list to solicit and give information on bugs. ... BTW, interesting user name on your email...
Just received a 1960 Vobroplex Blue Racer from W4FOA. It's a grey base standard version in beautiful condition. Boy; is this a sweet operating key. It's hard...
Welcome, George! ... I'm sure we ALL would like to see some pictures of the bugs you built! 7 3 Earl KD5XB -- Earl Needham Clovis, New Mexico DM84jk ...
The old leather handles rot from oils from the hand. The metal holding the handle to the old style boxes is rivetted in place, and I have not been able to...
Dimensions? Well, outside dimensions are going to vary based upon the thickness of the material. Inside dimensions are based upon the bug itself. The small...
Hi, There is a URL in the Links section to Morse Doktor by ZL1AN. Pierpont mentions it in his online book. It took me awhile to find it and download it. It...
Got the Income Tax blues? Well, I've got something up my sleeve to take your mind off of your income tax preparation blues for at least two hours this Sunday...
Hi, All - This is a sneak peek at a new toy - the fully-automatic version of the RotoBug, which I am calling the RotoTwin. Right now it is unwired, but...
This Tuesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Wednesday April 11th,...
I just did a little test while adjusting up a Vibroplex Champion. When I set up a bug I usually set the dot contact to be closed when the lever stops vibrating...
Anybody use the Vibroplex dust cover on their Vibroplex bug? My operating area collects a lot of dust, so it'd be nice to keep it off the bug, and I was...
The SKCC group had a weekend sprit this past Sunday and the theme was to build your key on Saturday and use it on Sunday. I built a bug. The darn thing works...
Hey SKCCers, I am a proud owner of a "new" Navy Flameproof. The cable I have with it looks like an original but did not come connected to the key. My first...
Acting on the advice given here it appears my bug's contacts are in rough shape. It looks like someone has use either used a file or coarse sand paper on them?...
Nice job refinishing that bug. It has been my view that a telegrapher can do anything he wants to his bug, and that is just part of the history of it. But a...
I hope I haven't upset some you Vibroplex puristest but my Original's chome was beyond restoration with it's deep pits and little viens of rust undermining the...
On a different note, I followed the adjustment instructions from the Vibroplex site to setup my bug but I'm not happy with it's performance. After about 10 hrs...
Maritime Radio Stations return in 14-15 April 2007! See the RMD Web page for further info and updated stations at: http://www.radiomaritimeday.org Rügen Radio...
Greetings I just join the group and I'm looking for some info? I'm looking to repair/restore an old Vibroplex (unknown model?) bug I uploaded a photo. A ham...
Just a reminder to everyone that this Sunday evening is the Spring edition of the Homebrewer Sprint. While the contest is open to everybody, our purpose is to...
Sorry about this, i forgot to change the addy at the top before i sent it, it was supposed to go to my own list, again, i apologize. 73...Adam, N7YA ... From:...
I just noticed that we have a new member out in TX, welcome! For the record, Im Adam, N7YA, i have a modest collection of keys...a couple of sparks including...
Hi everyone, I've just joined the group having been licenced since 1968.I just ordered a new Blue Racer which should be here on Friday then the fun will start....
This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Thursday, March 22nd,...
