[CW] Vibroplex Presentation

[Walter - K5EST]

Good writeup, David. Thanks!

Walter, K5EST ⚓




On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 6:05 AM D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net> wrote:

> 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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