[CW] E.F. Johnson Speed-X bug #114-520

[Mark Hogan]

I have one of these, It was my first bug bought in '88 at a hamfest.  I had
it on the air this weekend challenging the K3Y's abilityy to copy :)
I have a MacElroy a VizKey Vertical and a bunch of Vibro's and this ios
still my favorite bug.

Enjoy it.
Mark Hogan - N5OBC


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> *From: *"Rick Dettinger" <k7mw78 at gmail.com>
> *To: *CW at mailman.qth.net
> *Sent: *Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:20:33 PM
> *Subject: *[CW] E.F. Johnson Speed-X bug #114-520
>
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> Some time ago, I mentioned that I was re-conditioning a new to me Speed-X
> bug, probably from the 1950's.  I had a request to post photos when I was
> finished.  Since I am done with the project, and since I just got my first
> digital camera, I reckon it is time to give it a try.
> I totally dis-assembled the bug, soaked the small parts in alcohol, and
> used a tooth brush to clean.  The larger parts got cleaned with toothpaste
> and a cloth.  The finger pieces were in bad shape, and, since I prefer the
> Vibroplex type, I made my own.  The wood is Ebony, and the knob is lathe
> turned and glued on the thumb piece.  It works well for me.  I am obviously
> not a stickler for historical correctness.  I replaced the insulating
> bushings  with new ones from Vibroplex.  The are available from Vibroplex
> and work well.
>
> 73,  Rick Dettinger  K7MW
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