http://cgi.ebay.com/Right-angle-Morse-Telegraph-Key- VizKey_W0QQitemZ250233440224QQihZ015QQcategoryZ48706QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem I have one of...
Hi George: I utilize relay contact burnishing tools of the type manufactured by GC Electronics and others. Here is an on-line depiction of a typical version :...
I just discovered this group (thanks Jack!) and thought I'd send out a hello. I'm a somewhat newer ham, licensed 5 years, and just recently started using a ...
Hi Everyone: I have been monitoring some of the threads here on the forum, and today it hit me that some of you might be interested in the following events: As...
Just uploaded a picture of my latest purchase, a lightning bug k5jyd ____________________________________________________________________________________ ...
Finally found a bug I liked and bought it.Its a vibroplex lightning made around 1950. Also ordered an extend a dot to slow it down.I tried a bug out about...
The March Run for the Bacon is tonight; and I apologize for the short notice! I just now realized today is the 3rd Sunday of the month! Sunday night - March...
I put together a demo clip of Vibroplex's Vari-Speed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHicOuHmarU Sorry the audio isn't better. I only have a pocket-sized...
i have had contacts with a few different bug operators from the group and it was great to work the bug for 20 minutes to a half an hour. I really think the...
I am experimenting with a new forum called the RadioTelegraphy Forum. It is not designed to take away from any of the operating groups, such as SKCC, Flying...
I put the capacitor back on the Jupiter to try and see if it makes a difference. I might practice with some people, so I will get some feed back. Didn't...
John K3JK, can anyone practice at least once with me, with the bug, to see what I sound like. I live in central Pa. I have a dipole and a vertical. around 7...
I got the Vibroplex bug. I am having a terrific time learning how to use it. One of the techniques I find the most control needed for is when you have to hit...
The bugs mostly have silve contacts, and silver oxidizes quickly. I find that Radioshack DeOX spray does help with scratchy dots, and it also helps with some...
I want to express my appreciation for the feedback from all who have replied to my posts. I am going to take advantage of practicing with people who have told...
I got some good feedback for the Jupiter I have , using it with a bug. I am reading up on capacitors to help the choppy dits. What kind of voltage is across...
From my observation across (fifty years) of bug use... * Additional weights so increase the mass of the pendulum as to make operating it both different and...
... Hi, John -- glad to have you. I'm taking the liberty of forwarding your message to the list, it should generate some discussion and help get you going. ...
I have been looking at different bugs for sale. I wrote to a guy that even had an extra weight for his Vibroplex to slow it down abit. I may be slow in my...
John K3JK here. Operating only 6 years. about 5 on cw. Mostly Iambic. some straight key also. But the sound of a bug intrigues me. I am wondering if a bug...
The February Run for the Bacon is tomorrow night; and this month there is a twist. Sunday night - February 17th from: 9 - 11 PM EST 8 - 10 PM CST 7 - 9 PM MST ...
This message is a recap of what I sent in the past. GOOD BUG SENDING TECHNIQUE Your wrist is "rocked" with the same motion that you use when opening a door...
Hello: I'm currently cleaning up an old Vibroplex bug which is losing its logo/serial# plate. It is the rivetless type and I'm wondering what king of adhesive...
Caspercoin?; some years ago, he was out bidding (over-paying) everyone on essentially common (not particularly collectible) bugs, ammassing a dull collection....
... I posted the above over on the new DX-IS list -- am I right? Is this list not what it should be? I expected MUCH more activity than we seem to have. 7 3 ...
