[Elecraft] OT: For Sale 1979 Vibroplex Original bug

[Jim Sheldon]

I'm putting my somewhat unusual 1979 Vibroplex original bug up for sale 
- offering it here before listing it on the auction sites.  This one 
isn't really rare but does have some things going for it.  It has the 
tan base rather than black or chrome.  These were available but very few 
were ordered on the "Original" version of the bugs.  Also, the serial 
number puts it in the first production run after Vibroplex moved from 
their Broadway St, NYC address to Portland, Maine.  The Portland factory 
started serial numbering their production with much lower numbers 
sometime after this one was made.  It still has the Broadway St. NYC 
label on it but Vibroplex's historical records indicate it was actually 
made in the Portland factory.

It's in good (not super) shape, showing normal wear and tear from use 
and the label has been re-glued.  It will come with an original 
Vibroplex carrying case that is all original except the leather carrying 
handle has been replaced (by me).  The old handle had gotten torn and 
was lost.  Carrying cases in this condition are getting hard to find.

Asking $150 shipped anywhere in the US for the package and high 
resolution pictures will be emailed on request.

Please reply off the reflector if you are interested in this key.

Jim Sheldon  - W0EB

w0eb at cox.net





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