1917 Vibroplex with Aluminum speed conrol
Vibroplex advertising from back in the 1917 era indicated they provided a service to take in trade older keys needing refurbishing. This 1917 key has definitely been refurbished. It has a dot arm assembly of the type used in 1907. And the base of the key was once nickel plated. The keys made around 1907 had fairly light main springs. This key has a very light touch and it works best when equipped with a light weight aluminum speed control. Due to its tendancy to be easy to slow down, I have it equipped with an aluminum end weight. Its quite a bit of history with piece parts taken off earlier keys.
I suspect that Vibroplex used a number of piece parts off many other keys in their attempt to put one key in good working condition. This key is a real kick in the pants to use on the ham bands :-)
I suspect that Vibroplex used a number of piece parts off many other keys in their attempt to put one key in good working condition. This key is a real kick in the pants to use on the ham bands :-)
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