Key Vibroplex Champion (1965). Before and after. Restored, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted, ready to operate

Key Vibroplex Champion (1965). Before and after. Restored, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted, ready to operate.

Key Vibroplex Champion (1965). Before and after.
Restored, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted, ready to operate.

#hamradio #swl #amateurrardio #dxing #dx #propagation #DXCC #radio #vibroplex #bug #champion #cw

The new to me Bug arrived!

Going to take me a while learn it.

A bug is a mechanical, semi-automatic Morse Code key invented over 100 yrs ago. This particular key was made shortly after WWII in the late 1940.

She sings so sweet!

#cw #morsecode #hamradio #wavetalkers #bug #vibroplex

Some of my CW keys,
Vibroplex Champion - USA - 1965 (left)
CT-91 gold by UR5CDX - Ukraine - 2003 (right)
Vibroplex Vibrokeyer - USA - 1962 (bottom) 

#swl #amateurrardio #dxing #dx #DXCC #CW #pearl #gold #vibroplex #bug #vibrokey

There's something nostalgic about #TenTec Rigs and a #virboplexBug #Vibroplex. With some TLC, after 40 yrs. this #OmniD is still going strong. Thanks Alan #W2AEW for all you do for the #AmateurRadio #HamRadio community. #CW #MorseCode #POTA #parksontheair
youtu.be/rJ3FSfMqulk

Still not proficient using my #Vibroplex BUG as I'd like with some characters. Hope to improve that in tonight's #CW #MorseCode @northqrp.bsky.social #NAQCC Sprint Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 0130-0330 Z #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

Having not use my #CW #MorseCode #Vibroplex BUG in almost a year, my last 15 QSOs from my shack have been with it exclusively. Like this #AmateurRadio #hamradio #10m #DX to Chile from Kentucky-USA with #CE2SV Dale
youtu.be/DO82fOAZqH8

Mother Nature has paused the Early Bird #CW #MorseCode #POTA #parksontheair activators today. I haven't use my #Vibroplex Bug in almost a year so decided to see who's awake this early a.m. #AmateurRadio #hamradio
youtu.be/QQsHYZ9i3PA

Vibrokeyer from Vibroplex before restoration.

Vibrokeyer from Vibroplex during restoration.

Vibrokeyer from Vibroplex after restoration.

Vibrokeyer from Vibroplex with SN from year 1963 purchased on eBay auction years ago. The previous owner was a New York school.
Before, during and after restoration.
Ready to operate...!
#hamradio #swl #amateurrardio #dxing #dx #propagation #DXCC #radio #vibrokeyer #vibroplex #key

My 1977 Vibrokeyer which I unironically drive an MFJ keyer in Bug mode with!
#vibroplex #amateurradio
#hamradio

Want to slow the roll on your Bug? AI4UH Adam sells these on eBay and it works by adding length to the pendulum arm. Simple and elegant and keeps me at party pace 13-15wpm.
#hamradio #amateurradio #vibroplex