[CW] T.R. McElroy Bug

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

The first Mac key looks like it has the dot pre tensioner.  This loads the
U shaped dot spring do the dots don't sputter.

Excellent bug, can send very fast effortlessly.

I have one and I brought it to sea and it slid off the desk during a big
storm.

I used my Vibroplex Original since then, but the Mac Deluxe is a better key.

73

DR

On Mon, Nov 19, 2018, 12:40 stan levandowski <sjl219 at optonline.net wrote:

> I have never owned a true vintage bug, assuming that modern day
> equipment would be far superior in terms of operation and reliability.
>
>
> I presently  use a KN4YB right angle bug and I'm entirely satisfied with
> it.
>
>
> There are two McElroy bugs presently on eBAY.  They are talking to me...
>
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> https://www.ebay.com/itm/183537880447?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
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> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-TR-McElroy-MAC-Deluxe-Telegraph-Key-Bug-in-Original-Box-Near-NOS/153266745299?epid=8018368966&hash=item23af68efd3:g:LJ0AAOSwZ~ha2123:rk:1:pf:0
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> Questions:  Is it likely that an 80 year old instrument will hold up to
> daily use?  Do these vintage keys present with lots of contact bounce?
> Does any lister own one of these and is it heavy enough to withstand a
> heavy hand?  Does it like the speed range 18-25 wpm?
>
>
> Comments and opinions from those of you who know about these things
> would be very much appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
>
> Stan WB2LQF
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