These Four Vibroplex Vertical Keys show different versions of this rare key.
COLLECTOR GIL SCHLEHMAN - K9WDY:
Gil Schlehman has been collecting Telegraph Keys for many years. He
specializes in Semi-Automatic and Automatic Keys ('bugs') but he has also
acquired outstanding examples of Early Landline, Wireless, Military, and
Paddle Keys. This CD displays his collection in a series of 383 labeled high
resolution color photographs that can be viewed in linear pages dedicated to
each category of key. Each picture can be enlarged to allow study of fine
details by simply clicking on the photo. In additon, a total of 545 Telegraph
Patent Drawings, Advertisements and Articles are included for historical and
reference purposes.
NOTE:A link to corrections and updates for this library (formerly cd) is posted on
the internet at href="http://w1tp.com/tcrcdcor.htm">http://w1tp.com/tcrcdcor.htm
GIL SCHLEHMAN'S TELEGRAPH KEY COLLECTION (383 color photographs)
The keys are presented in alphabetical order according to their most commonly used names.
TELEGRAPH PATENTS (6 pages of lists)
This section of the Gil Schlehman Collection is dedicated to listing telegraph patent
information compiled by Gil Schlehman. This section is useful in helping to
find a specific patent. This section can be searched or browsed and it
includes a handy listing of the dates of issue of American patents.
TELEGRAPH BUG AND RELATED PATENT DRAWINGS (127 pages):
This section of the Gil Schlehman Collection shows 127 interesting and sometimes amusing telegraph
bug and related patent drawings in a large easily scrolled page.
GENERAL TELEGRAPH PATENT DRAWINGS (227 pages):
This section of the Gil Schlehman Collection shows 227 interesting and sometimes amusing telegraph
patent drawings in a large easily scrolled page.
Telegraph Advertisements and
Information (190 pages):
This section of the Gil Schlehman Collection shows 190 Telegraph Key Advertisements and pages of
information in a large easily scrolled page.
A SELECTION OF PICTURES OF THE GIL SCHLEHMAN COLLECTION
Semi-Automatic and Automatic Keys (Bugs), Landline Keys, Wireless Keys and Military Keys: (301 Photos)
CLICK TO START. RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to Advance/Review Slides
Separate Slide Show of Military Keys: (17 Photos)
Separate slide show of Paddles and Keyers: (20 Photos)
Gil Schlehman - K9WDY (Left) Battles with Tom Perera - W1TP (Right) for a telegraph key at the Antique Wireless Association Conference in 1999
COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
Although all the pictures and text are copyrighted, you may use any of them
for your own personal applications including public lectures and
demonstrations. If you wish to use them in publications or websites or offer
them for sale to the public in any form, you must contact Gil Schlehman
at the address given at the bottom of this page. Please also see the disclaimer of warranty.
NOTE: GIL SCHLEHMAN IS ALWAYS INTERESTED IN TRADING AND/OR BUYING VERY UNUSUAL TELEGRAPH KEYS !
Contact Information:
Gil Schlehman - K9WDY
Telephone: (630) 968-2320
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