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I have two or three old keys worth mentioning. The first is a 1919 Vibroplex "Japanned-base" Blue Racer w/matching case and maybe the cord in excellent, virtually perfect condition. This bug is my most valuable piece out of this list. It has been estimated at a 4 digit figure-and the 1st digit is not a 1!!! It too has a story.

I was buying an antique clock from a California jeweler on ebay. When he found out I was buying the old clock as a "period" piece companion for my boat anchor station, he mentioned that he had been a ham in NY back in 1957. In fact, he said, he thought he still had his old bug in his attic. I felt he was hinting, and asked if he wanted to sell it, offering $100 for it, sight-unseen, ID unknown.

Well, he took it-plus postage, and a little extra-for $125. It came in and it looked interesting-but I was busy, and put it on the shelf. Later, I read an email from someone evaluating and suggesting prices for Vibroplex bugs. I contacted him, answered a set of questions about the bug, and that's when my jaw dropped all the way to the floor! You know what they say: if you can't be good, be lucky!

I have had the pleasure of taking this to a hamfest where Mitch, W4OA, the owner (now) of Vibroplex was showing his wares, and we both really enjoyed the reactions, as collectors came by and recognized this bug.


The KE6RIE mini-key iis a work of art. The fit and finish is amazing, and attractive as all get-out! Just look at it! And it feels as good to key as it looks. I was fortunate enough to win this one via Doug Hendricks from the Saint Aiden's raffle held around PACIFICON last year (OCT 2001) but it is well worth the usual ~$50 it costs. See Doug Hauff's website at www.fix.net/~slmachco  for details. Click on the photo for a higher rez picture.

 



To see my GHD keys:

GHD keys are available from my good friend:

Marshall Emm at Morse Express.

 

 

This is a photo of the new Vibroplex Blue Racer 2000 Bug. I was fortunate to get SN: 553. It is one of the best bugs I have ever keyed. Wonderful 'feel'... and just look at it!!! Check out the Vibroplex  website by clicking on their logo, at upper left.

 



 

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