[CW] T.R. McElroy Bug

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I have one from 39 and it's TOPs in my book. The most smooth action you can imagine. 
Beats my vibroplexes. 
Plus there aren't many around so it'll hold it's value. Good investment you can use ! Jim
On Monday, November 19, 2018 D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <cw at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183537880447?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649


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




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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