[Elecraft] Bug ID

[Vic K2VCO]

Fred Jensen wrote:

> Someone in the SKN thread mentioned the J-36 as a straight key and I'm 
> wondering if anyone knows what the nomenclature for my Lionel bug was. I 
> wouldn't mind finding one to buy too.

The J-36 *is* a bug.  Many were manufactured by Lionel during WWII, and 
several other manufacturers, including Vibroplex.  They are based on the 
Vibroplex "Lightning Bug" design.  I'm lucky enough to have a really 
nice one which is my favorite bug.

They are pretty common.  If you aren't a collector and are interested in 
a bug to operate, the J-36 and Vibroplex Lightning Bug and Champion all 
have the same construction and are excellent bugs.  The J-37, J-38, and 
J-47 (and who knows how many more) were straight keys.

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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco