[Elecraft] Vibroplex Bug

[drewko]

I guess the K3 just likes your bug!

First, make sure the contacts are mating squarely. Then measure the
continuity when the dot contacts are resting closed. It should be a
dead short. If there is any resistance find out where and correct it.

Assuming that is okay, how many dits does the bug generate when you
thumb the dot paddle? Try adjusting the dot contact spacing so that
you don't get more than about 15 maximum. (No, you do not want 20 or
30 or more dits before the contacts finally come to a close.)

You can also  try wedging a piece of cotton or felt in the "U" of the
dot spring.

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:15:13 -0400, Werner   N8BB wrote:

>Hello group
> 
>Was wondering if anyone had the same experience as I have.
>Got a Vibroplex Classic a few months ago and took quite awhile to get the
>adjustments right and it is sounding very decent on the K3. No secondary dit
>chirp, contacts clean and all is good.
>I then put it on the K2 and all those chirpy dits like an intermittent show
>up and really sound like a lid on the air. Tried the K1 also with same
>results. 
>go back to the K3 and all is normal.
>All I can figure is the keying circuit must need more time/better contact
>than the K3?
>Hate to adjust the bug for fear it will be whacked out and take me hours to
>get it set to the K3 again.
>Not a show stopper but a ponder.
> 
>Thanks 
> 
>73es
> 
>Werner   N8BB
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