Out of Production Keys
 



  The following Vibroplex © keys, listed in  order of initial production dates, are no longer in production.

Autoplex (Electromagnetic predecessor)
1902-1905
(The Gil Schlehman - K9WDY Collection)

Double Lever (Independent key levers)
1907-1926
(The www.w1tp.com Telegraph Museum)
(Restored by WR Smith - W4PAL)

Model X (Single contact Bug)
1911-1923
(The www.w1tp.com Telegraph Museum)
(Restored by WR Smith - W4PAL)

No. 4 (Blue Racer)
1914-1966

Upright (Vertical Bug)
1917-1919
(The www.w1tp.com Telegraph Museum)

Midget (Martin's smallest Bug)
1918-1920
(The Gil Schlehman - K9WDY Collection)

 

Martin Junior (Small Original)
1921-1939

No. 6 (Lightning Bug)
1927-1979
 Parts List (PDF)  |   Machine Drawing (PDF)
For information about Adjustments, see
ORIGINAL BUG page

 

Vibroplex ® Zephyr (Small Champion)
1939-1958

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Vibroplex ® Champion (Cheaper Lightning Bug)
1939-1979
 Parts List (PDF)  |  Machine Drawing (PDF)
Adjustments (PDF)
 

Brass Racer EK-1 (w/built-in keyer)
1982-1996

  The Brass Racer CK-1 is now obsolete due to the discontinuation of the Curtis 8044 chip. (A limited number of these chips may be found on surplus sites). The Vibroplex Company no longer offers repair service for this key. The following information, including a surplus parts list, is offered for those who wish to troubleshoot their keys:

 
Some parts may be available for the above
 keys. Call us with your specific needs.
800-840-8873
 



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