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--- public:radio:active:cw [19/06/23 23:30 BST] – [Plans] john
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-  * Vibroplex "Presentation" bug : Serial No 198474, Plate "Patented 833 Broadway" Serial Number list {{ :public:radio:active:ww7p-serial-number-list.pdf |}} indicates **1957**
+  * Vibroplex "Presentation" bug : Serial No 198474, Plate "Patented 833 Broadway" (D6 Plate). The Serial Number list {{ :public:radio:active:ww7p-serial-number-list.pdf |}} indicates **1957**
   * Hi-Mound HK-708 (the same one I've had since 1982)
   * GPO brass key
   * "Russian army" key
+  * Vibroplex "Champion" bug : Serial No 211617, Plate "Patented 833 Broadway" (D6 Plate), date 1960
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 I enjoy straight key sending and have occasionally used my Vibroplex on the air for faster QSOs than I'm able to manage with a straight key. The bug is taking some time to feel comfortable, and all I can do is practice, practice and more practice.
-I'll try to do most of my QSOs on the bug, currently set at 18wpm (according to my spots on RBN) which is a comfortable speed for me at the moment, both for sending and receiving. I had my first "new" CW QSO using the bug today (June 12th) on 40m with Lada, OK2PAY who I remember working before, some years ago. In fact here's a video of the QSO on my You Tube [[https://youtu.be/9LJE8Ys6FAk]] - the QSO was 16 July 2016 on 30m.... wow, 7 years ago!
+I'll try to do most of my QSOs on the bug, currently set at 18wpm (according to my spots on RBN) which is a comfortable speed for me at the moment, both for sending and receiving. I had my first "new" CW QSO using the bug today (June 12th) on 40m with Lada, OK2PAY who I remember working before, some years ago. In fact here's a video of the QSO on my You Tube [[https://youtu.be/9LJE8Ys6FAk | OK2PAY 30m CW ]] - the QSO was 16 July 2016 on 30m.... wow, 7 years ago!
-I've re-joined the [[https://fists.co.uk/index.htm | FISTS CW club]] - member number <code>17686</code> - and I see my [[http://www.skccgroup.com/ | SKCC ]] membership number is still listed as <code>3214</code>. I'll try to take part in more activities by these clubs.
+I've re-joined the [[https://fists.co.uk/index.htm | FISTS CW club]]  with my old member number ''17686'' - and I see my [[http://www.skccgroup.com/ | SKCC ]]
+ old membership number is still listed as ''3214''. I'll try to take part in more activities by these clubs.
-Have QSOs, rag-chews, rubber-stamp, contest, all sorts.....
+Have QSOs -> rag-chews, rubber-stamp, all sorts.....
 I hope to get enough air-time and enjoyment that perhaps I can justify a new key or even a new bug (I have been looking in wonder at the [[http://www.i2rtf.com/intrepid.html | Begali Intrepid]] )......
+  * Update 23/6/23 : New (to me) bug.... 1960 Vibroplex Champion from eBay [[public:radio:radio_database:vibroplex_champion|]]
 ==== Receive Practice ====
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 --- //John Pumford-Green 12/06/23 13:22//
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 ===== Further Information =====
+  * The Art and Skill of Radio Telegraphy : {{ :public:radio:active:tasrt.pdf |}}
+  * Articles by Tom McElroy (thanks to Ian IK4EWX)
+    * {{ :public:radio:active:hints_on_improving_keying_tmcelroy-_qst_nov35.pdf |}}
+    * {{ :public:radio:active:mcelroy-part1_radio_1935-01.pdf |}}
+    * {{ :public:radio:active:mcelroy-part2_-_radio_1935-02.pdf |}}
+    * {{ :public:radio:active:mcelroy-part3_-_radio_1935-05.pdf |}}
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+{{tag>radio cw}}