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Re: counterpoize
From:
Buddy Brannan <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:29:08 -0500
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On Feb 23, 2008, at 3:20 PM, Howard Kaufman wrote:

> Vibroplex made bugs, never heard of a straight key or paddle from  
> them.

They have made paddles. In fact, they still make paddles (both single  
lever and iambic), as well as bugs. The company was bought by Mitch,  
whose call is, I think, W4OA, in Alabama, sometime around 1994. As I  
recall, Mitch was on the boatanchors Email reflector at the time, and  
even announced the purchase there. I think they actually do make a  
straight key, albeit an expensive one, now. But they definitely make  
paddles.

I really want a bug again. And need a good straight key, come to that.

>
> Very well made pieces of machinery.  It's amazing what they created  
> befor IC
> chips.

Indeed. And a well-used bug is a joy to hear, and a poorly used one is  
just grim.
>

Buddy, KB5ELV

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