ORIGINAL BUG
(Gold, Presentation, Deluxe & Standard)
| The Vibroplex Original is a genuine piece of history. First patented in 1904, the Original is still manufactured today, using tools and dies very similar to those used by its inventor, Horace G. Martin, when he revolutionized the telegraph industry with his "Bug." The Bug is designed for code speeds ranging from approximately 20 wpm on the low side to 50+ wpm on the high side. Today, operators using the Original can have the same experience pioneer telegraph and railroad operators felt over a century ago. Owning this beautifully crafted instrument will link you to a great tradition. The quality and pride of ownership of a Vibroplex Bug cannot be matched. Weight 4 lbs. Cord not included. Available in
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Original Gold - The entire base is 24K brushed gold plated, with bright decorative chrome top parts. Smooth, jeweled movements for precision control. Stainless steel hardware where appropriate. $379.95. Left Hand Model $404.95
Original Gold
(Left Handed Model)
$404.95
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Original Presentation - 24K gold plated brass plate on a highly polished decorative chrome base with bright chrome top parts. Its silky smooth, jeweled movements are like those found in fine Swiss watches, with stainless steel hardware where appropriate. $339.95
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Original Presentation (Left Handed Model) $364.95
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Original Deluxe - The same highly polished decorative chrome base as the presentation model, but without the 24K gold plated brass plate. Jeweled movements are the same as the Presentation and the Gold. Left-hand versions available. $259.95
Original Deluxe (Left Handed Model) $284.95
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100th ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL |
The Vibroplex® 100th ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL BUG (1904-2004) - This key duplicates one of the most popular early bases, a "weathered" black Japanese-like powdered coat finish with gold pin stripe border. Weight 4 lbs. Cord not included. Right Handed Model - $224.95
| Left Handed Model - $249.95
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Upgrade your 100th Anniversary bug with
the
jeweled upper and lower trunion screws
and
the deluxe trunion pin assembly as
used on
the Deluxe bug for only $25 additional |
| To order your
100th Anniversary bug upgraded as described
above, please click on the appropriate button
below: |
Right Handed Model
$249.95 |
Left Handed
Model
$274.95 |
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Original Standard - A neat, crisp black textured finish base with bright decorative top parts. Non-jeweled movements. $199.95
Original Standard (Left Handed Model) $224.95
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Parts List (PDF)
| Machine Drawing | Adjustments
To order parts, call 800-840-8873 toll-free.
Want to see how to really send with a Vibroplex© bug? Click on the movie reel below
and watch Rick, N8UX
do it right! You'll need the Quicktime© Player. It's a
free download. Click on the following link:
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