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I’ve since replaced a missing set-screw on the hinge that holds the vertical position of the lever on the pivot and removed both non-original springs. In addition, I added new weights and the spring above the lever to help keep the lever positioned correctly in the vertical plane. All the parts appear to be original except the locking nuts on the dit contact and lever spring adjustment screw based on the knurling, and a spring below the lever on the frame pivot. Luckily, all the parts were present! After removing the gold paint, I found all of the parts and base are nickel plated (after image). It turned out the dah spring and screw were attached to the base where the dah contact post should be. As you can see from the ‘before’ image, not only was it completely over-coated with gold paint that had begun to oxidize, it was also very much out of configuration with the dah contact post attached to the dit contact post, and a solid bolt where the dah spring should be.
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The 1918 date based on the full door hinge and old style ‘tear drop’ dampener seen on similar vintage Vibroplex bugs. I concluded at the time that it was either a homebrew or prototype clone made sometime before 1918.
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Close inspection once it was received revealed no stamped serial number or makers mark. Fellow collector Claudio, IZ0KRC, suggested it closer resembled the features of an F.A. Luckily, the seller had a ‘make-offer’ option that allowed me to pick it up for just $35! I suspected it might be an XOGRAPH made by Rolph Brown in Toronto, Canada (based on the square contact posts). I found this one on Ebay back in February 2016 in an obscure category with the name ‘Vibroplex’ mis-spelled. Due to varying rig requirements, a keying cable is not included.Early XOGRAPH Bug – 1918(ish) (AFTER First Stage Restoration)
They come available in standard or deluxe versions, as well as in right or left handed models. The quality and pride of ownership of a Vibroplex key cannot be matched. Owning these beautifully crafted instruments will link you to a great tradition. Each model has the famous brass logo plate, with a unique serial number pinned on the top of each base with stainless steel pins. Blue Racer keys feature jeweled movements, chrome top parts, and red finger pieces.
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The Blue Racer is back! Vibroplex Blue Racer 2000 Standard Keys are designed for code speeds ranging from approximately 20 wpm on the low side to 50-plus wpm on the high side.īlue Racer 2000 keys use the same main frame and parts as the Original "Bug," for the same smooth and easy-operating Vibroplex feel. Product Line: Vibroplex Blue Racer 2000 Keys
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