... Seems to me I have worked you quite a few times, and I don't recall ever ignoring you, Mike. The only time you will hear CQ FOC or be ignored when you call...
This is the first (and thus) only straight key in my modest collection of keying devices. Generally I don't use straight keys, therefore didn't have any in my...
I have been giving consideration to setting up a CW only side of my station. Originally, I only considered a Ten-Tec rig - used of course. I don't need or want...
Folks - If anyone can point me to a source of the large dot weights as used on the Les Logan bugs, the kind with the spring clip keeper, I would be grateful. I...
Hello bug gurus, I have a Champion bug, my only bug, vintage 1973 according to the serial number. I have restored it with Flitz metal polish, cleaned ...
We have just reached the magic "100" members! This list is doing really well. Latest member is Sarah of Houston, Texas, Amateur Extra call ... Welcome es 7 3 ...
Does anyone know where I can get the fabric covered wire such as was used on the bug wedges. It is usually very flexible and has an extra cord for a strain...
Hello, I don't have a bug in my collection. I do have a small number of paddles. I was feeling funny about having a collection of Morse equipment until I saw...
the high current keying circuits of old would quickly pit the contacts. the present low current keying circuits don't. However, the silver still tarnishes. ...
Bug ops, Well, curiosity finally got the better of me and I decided to try the key contact cleaning strips that are ALWAYS advertised on Ebay. I know you've...
Listen, or even better - JOIN IN. 1700 UTC on 14055 kHz. Listen for CQ SSN. We usually go up to 21055 kHz to see if conditions are better up there for the...
I am Bill, W2BLC - web master of http://www.radiotelegraphy.net. Currently I only have one bug - the right angle VizBug. I like it very much - light touch and...
This Sunday evening the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club International will be holding its monthly Run For The Bacon. This is a friendly, two hour QRP CW...
This came across the SKCC mailing list and I thought it was interesting. Bill, W2BLC (www.radiotelegraphy.net) has allowed me to forward this to the cw_bugs...
This Wednesday evening, the North American QRP CW Club will be holding its monthly sprint. Here are the particulars: Date and time: Thursday May 17th,...
... Ooh, that implies that these could be listed. How about giving me the rundown on this idea? Thanks, Earl KD5XB -- Earl Needham Clovis, New Mexico DM84jk ...
Recently restored a Vibroplex Original and started relearning how to use it. The good news was it came back pretty fast after a month of practice I was...
Through my life, I have often seen the derivation for the period of a free-hanging pendulum. The problem with a bug pendulum is a little different as the...
If you want a really historic bug check this item on ebay: 130101134059 I am curious; if you got it would you put it in a showcase or use it. I think I would...
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 ...
