vibroplex bug

[jpgabbard]

I hit on an inexpensive way to slow down my bug. I took a crimp on connector like is used on the DC cable and spread it apart so it will slide over the end of the vibrating arm's tip. Get a 1/4" X 1/2" bolt, washers and nut. insert the bolt upside down through the hole in the connector. Start adding washers plus the nut till you slow it down to the speed you want. it worked great for me. Good Luck, John  KF7OM
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[AJSOENKE]

I used to stick a blob of plumbers putty on mine so the kids could practice  
their CW at first.
 
Al WA6VNN



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[Chris Kantarjiev K6DBG]

I got the bug bug about a year ago, and found a 1923 Vibroplex in decent
shape. Yeah, the dot rate is way too fast to learn with. After exploring
many options for slowing it, I went to a local hobby shop and got a bit
of brass tubing that has an ID that is a slip fit over the rod. About 6"
did it for me - slows the dots right down and still allows me to do
some adjusting.

73 de chris K6DBG

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