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More key madness, but none in my Christmas stocking …
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, 11:30 a.m. — Not feeling on top of my game yet today … either not enough coffee or not enough Mucinex, one or the other! I’ve not been pouncing on bargains […]
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CW keys
From kit to Vibroplex: The Norcal Paddle / Vibroplex Code Warrior Jr.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 — Today’s mail brought a small box that I was expecting. I was watching a Vibroplex Code Warrior Jr. auction recently on eBay, and my last-second bid (which was low!) actually […]
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There’s nooo place like Vibroplex for the holidaayysss ….
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 – ‘Tis the season for giving, right? And it is better to give than receive? Or in ham radio terms, it’s better to send than receive?? Yeah, I thought so too […]
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Quoting Monty Python: “… and now for something completely different…”
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 — I periodically check the Vibroplex website to see if — by chance — there was something new, and I was surprised to see a new key announced on the home […]
CW keys
Prototype key shows real pride in craftsmanship, design
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 — Speaking of craftsmanship, I haven’t had time to photograph the incredibly well-made bug and wooden case I wrote about last … but I do have a photo to share of […]
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Keys, keys and more keys? Just another day in paradise!
Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 — Technically its Monday already, but to me its still Sunday night, so we won’t bicker about the date, ok? I have a couple of eBay beauties to prattle about! Be […]
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Going Postal: Telegraph key attacts collector-level interest from bidders
Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 — Every once in a while, something rare pops up on eBay, and that recently happened; unfortunately I wasn’t in the position to pursue this very rare CW bug. The bug […]
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The ‘good old days’ when XYL’s approved of the shack in the living room …
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 — If there was a college major that involved being a ham radio historian, I would be the first student to sign up. I tend to enjoy the QSTs and other […]
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Speed-X bug brought back to life …
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 — Before I turn to something else this afternoon, I wanted to share a few pics of my latest bug, a Les Logan Speed-X Model 500. This is the key pictured […]
CW keys
Interesting finds on eBay to help pass the time …
Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 — I’ve had to put my lust for goodies on eBay aside for a while due to other financial priorites. I’ve had lotsa stuff I’ve seen that I’ve liked of course; […]