Posted: 2/21/2010 4:55:24 AM EDT
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Jim WB8SIW has done an awesome how-to video and made written Vibroplex adjustment directions available as part of a larger work.
Links and a pdf extract of just the Vibroplex material at: How to Vibroplex - Outstanding How-To Video 73 Steve K9ZW BLOG: With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings |
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So, if I decide to become a real ham and learn CW, should I start with one of my straight keys? Bunnell Triumph http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/AFreeMan/01TriumphKey-1.jpg Western Union Legless 2A http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/AFreeMan/01WesternUnionLeglessKey2A-1.jpg Or just learn to use the Vibroplex bug I have here from the beginning? http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/AFreeMan/Vibroplex1.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/AFreeMan/Vibroplex2.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/AFreeMan/Vibroplex3.jpg ETA:  That is a VERY IMPRESSINVE collection of keys there . . . |
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Jim WB8SIW has done an awesome how-to video and made written Vibroplex adjustment directions available as part of a larger work. Links and a pdf extract of just the Vibroplex material at: How to Vibroplex - Outstanding How-To Video 73 Steve K9ZW BLOG: With Varying Frequency - Amateur Radio Ponderings Well, last night I sat down in front of the computer with my bug and a .015" feeler and followed along. It was VERY close to those adjustments already. What an ingenious piece of equipment! |
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So, how does a Vibroplex "Bug" work?
Here's an interactive Flash "Virtual Bug". Click on the red buttons to work the key. http://www.ae4rv.com/tn/education/bug.htm |