[CW] Vibroplex Presentation

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

Vibroplex currently makes Original model Semiautomatic keys in several
finishes. All other models of Vibroplex have been abandoned, these include
the all the pre WWII models (except Original model) and all post WWII
models Lightning Bug, Zephyr, Champion, Blue Racer and Vibroplex
Presentation. The only model is Vibroplex Original which has been offered
in many different finishes: Regular with standard bearings, Deluxe with
jeweled bearings, Blue Racer 2000 (now a full sized key but with cobalt
paint and deluxe bearings), Vibroplex Anniversary (black epoxy paint with
gold edge decorations and deluxe bearings), and Presentation finish with
gold plated top plate, deluxe bearings, another version with gold plated
base. The Vibroplex Presentation was discontinued around 1981 when parts
were depleted. The last of those were sold out of Portland, Maine by Peter
Garsoe.

Here's a photo of what makes the Presentation model different than a Deluxe
Original Vibroplex. The 24k gold plated top plate and the LaHiff adjustable
mainspring which allowed the user to change the feel and change the speed
range of the key.

Here's a nice page on Vibroplex keys.
http://www.vibroplexcollector.net/?page_id=109

John Elwood WW7P Date your Vibroplex bug
http://radiotelegraphy.net/vibroplexdating.htm

John asked every bug user he ever worked for the serial number of their
Vibroplex. He asked me as well.

73

DR
N1EA
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