#Vibroplex
Vibrokeyer from Vibroplex with SN from year 1963 purchased on eBay auction years ago. The previous owner was a New York school.
Before, during and after restoration.
Ready to operate...!
#hamradio #swl #amateurrardio #dxing #dx #propagation #DXCC #radio #vibrokeyer #vibroplex #key
November 22, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Key Vibroplex Champion (1965). Before and after.
Restored, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted, ready to operate.

#hamradio #swl #amateurrardio #dxing #dx #propagation #DXCC #radio #vibroplex #bug #champion #cw
March 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Tras una vida como radioaficionado y telegrafista, al fin he conseguido un manipulador Vibroplex.
No sé si seré capaz de llegar a saber utilizarlo.
May 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Kids these days are buying $100 CNC aluminum sixletter straight keys off Amazon. Whatever happened to just getting a damn Vibroplex
January 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Mother Nature has paused the Early Bird #CW #MorseCode #POTA #parksontheair activators today. I haven't use my #Vibroplex Bug in almost a year so decided to see who's awake this early a.m. #AmateurRadio #hamradio
youtu.be/QQsHYZ9i3PA
VIBROPLEX Bug CQ
YouTube video by N4JAW Jim "Ham on a Bike"
youtu.be
December 5, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Yes, I'm religious. I believe in the Holy Trinity.
December 1, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Some of my CW keys,
Vibroplex Champion - USA - 1965 (left)
CT-91 gold by UR5CDX - Ukraine - 2003 (right)
Vibroplex Vibrokeyer - USA - 1962 (bottom) 

#swl #amateurrardio #dxing #dx #DXCC #CW #pearl #gold #vibroplex #bug #vibrokey
February 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sub Freezing Morning. Great morning to be in warm and cozy with a cup of Joe and as the @skcc.bsky.social #SKCC #WES Weekend Sprintathon is in full swing. It will be a @vibroplex Bug #vibroplexbug weekend. #AmateurRadio #Hamradio #MorseCode #CW
December 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Butterfly Key, Lionel J-36, Vibroplex Standard, HIMOND BK-100 — HL1SB
June 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Still not proficient using my #Vibroplex BUG as I'd like with some characters. Hope to improve that in tonight's #CW #MorseCode @northqrp.bsky.social #NAQCC Sprint Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 0130-0330 Z #AmateurRadio #HamRadio
December 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM
my dad is looking to sell a vibroplex from 1917

in case there are any morse code people on here

don't ask me how much because I dont know, but I can ask
August 15, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Left to Right: Vibroplex Standard 1940, Double Speed Key 1935, Straight Key (Japanese Army) 1934.
December 9, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Nope, a Vibroplex Code Warrior Jr.
March 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My new paddles for CW (Morse Code). Made by Vibroplex, a US company in business for over 120 years! It's a fantastic paddle.
June 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The new to me Bug arrived!

Going to take me a while learn it.

A bug is a mechanical, semi-automatic Morse Code key invented over 100 yrs ago. This particular key was made shortly after WWII in the late 1940.

She sings so sweet!

#cw #morsecode #hamradio #wavetalkers #bug #vibroplex
February 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Pero si vendes un manipulador de morse vibroplex podemos hablar.
July 10, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Having not use my #CW #MorseCode #Vibroplex BUG in almost a year, my last 15 QSOs from my shack have been with it exclusively. Like this #AmateurRadio #hamradio #10m #DX to Chile from Kentucky-USA with #CE2SV Dale
youtu.be/DO82fOAZqH8
10 Meter DX CW Morse Code QSO into Chile from Kentucky USA
YouTube video by N4JAW Jim "Ham on a Bike"
youtu.be
December 9, 2024 at 9:02 PM
I have used a couple of different keys. The more expensive keys tend to be made by small manufacturers. They are high quality machined in small batches or single units. They have a good look and feel. I have had a Vibroplex Iambic and some others. I just sold the Vibroplex. I didn't like the feel.
February 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
There's something nostalgic about #TenTec Rigs and a #virboplexBug #Vibroplex. With some TLC, after 40 yrs. this #OmniD is still going strong. Thanks Alan #W2AEW for all you do for the #AmateurRadio #HamRadio community. #CW #MorseCode #POTA #parksontheair
youtu.be/rJ3FSfMqulk
Parks on the Air CW QSO with Alan W2AEW
YouTube video by N4JAW Jim "Ham on a Bike"
youtu.be
December 17, 2024 at 4:27 PM
So this was where I read about Vibroplex telegraphs indicating unskilled/new operators, and making bugs an insulting symbol for them, presaging the default pfp on any social media service today
April 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
What is a Vibroplex Bug Key: How to Use & Set It Up

Using and setting up a mechanical Morse key or Bug key like a Vibroplex is not as simple as that of a straight key.

Read more: www.electronics-notes.com/articles/ham...
January 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Vibroplex bug, patented 1904. Side-swiper key — auto-generates dits while you tap dahs. Half the muscle, twice the speed. Still made today, still beloved by operators who like the feel. #morsecode #cw #history https://morsekit.com
September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Look up W6AM. The guy had a vibroplex and spun 40WPM in his car!
February 18, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Es muy bonito, de esos ya tengo.
Ese es un manipulador vertical, pero yo busco un vibroplex.
July 11, 2024 at 2:53 PM