I really liked your video showing the Bug setup. The explanation is simple and perfectly understandable. Thank you very much and congratulations on your presentation and excellent handling.
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy, that would be good but need a couple of weeks to get used to the bug. It’s certainly a fun key to learn and use. I also see that we share another hobby….I also play classical guitar! 73, Kevin M0MCL
Sandy, an excellent video. I enjoy all of your videos and find them most enjoyable to watch. I used to own a Vibroplex Original Deluxe like yours back in 1958 - 1959 when I was first licensed. I wish I still had it! In the intervening years, I migrated to an Iambic Key and have only recently attempted to get back to a Bug. I recently picked up a Vibroplex Original Standard, manufactured in 1962 or 1963. I'm finding that going back to a bug now is not easy, but it is fun. Again, thanks for the excellent video. Best 73, George K2WO
@n5rdn It's a resistor and capacitor in series.Designed to suppress key clicks and stop the contacts burning out.Not really needed on modern rigs as they don't have many volts across the contacts.I no longer use it!Might come in handy if I plug my key into some older gear though! Thanks 73 Sandy
@ttyradio The cap/resistor act as a key click suppressor and drop the voltage across the terminals.Especially usful if using older equipment.Not needed on modern rigs tho! Sandy
I enjoy cw a lot. I picked up my first bug years ago. It’s a Lightning bug from the 30s. I found a chrome the original deluxe from 1990. It’s pretty but much slower than the 1930’s bug. The Lightning bug had been reworked with several different era parts. The nameplate is missing, it’s been repainted, and the binding posts don’t match. I think it probably worked for a living and it’s owner patched it up with what he could find. It’s base is a medium shade of textured green. It’s still my favorite. I wish I knew it’s story.
Thanks for the very interesting video. Where do you set the left lever adjustment screw. I think some people refer to this as a trunnion screw, but I'm not sure that's what it is. At any rate, it stops the lever abruptly as it travels toward the dit contact. It's a critical adjustment. Thanks again!!
@plamek3000 Hello Plarnek, My bug has had a new main leaf spring which is much better than the vibroplex original.When vibroplex assemble their keys they chrome plate the spring which deadens it.Also it is crucial to have clean contacts.I have spent ages polishing my contacts with a piece of card running back and forth between the contacts.In previous bug videos I have made the bug had its original spring fitted. Perhaps you can get a new mainspring. 73 Sandy
The dot contact spacing will vary from key to key, they are all a little bit different. Adjust the gap according to your ear. A smaller gap will give a longer "fatter" dot and a wider gap will give a lighter shorter dot.
It is very refreshing to see someone post a video who actually knows what they are talking about ! Good job !
I really liked your video showing the Bug setup. The explanation is simple and perfectly understandable. Thank you very much and congratulations on your presentation and excellent handling.
Thanks for posting. Have just acquired my first bug and initially wasn't getting many dits.........all fixed now thanks to your video! Thanks again
Thats great. If you want a bug key qso let me know time and qrg
Sandy g0vqw
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy, that would be good but need a couple of weeks to get used to the bug. It’s certainly a fun key to learn and use. I also see that we share another hobby….I also play classical guitar!
73,
Kevin
M0MCL
Sandy, an excellent video. I enjoy all of your videos and find them most enjoyable to watch. I used to own a Vibroplex Original Deluxe like yours back in 1958 - 1959 when I was first licensed. I wish I still had it! In the intervening years, I migrated to an Iambic Key and have only recently attempted to get back to a Bug. I recently picked up a Vibroplex Original Standard, manufactured in 1962 or 1963. I'm finding that going back to a bug now is not easy, but it is fun. Again, thanks for the excellent video.
Best 73,
George
K2WO
@n5rdn It's a resistor and capacitor in series.Designed to suppress key clicks and stop the contacts burning out.Not really needed on modern rigs as they don't have many volts across the contacts.I no longer use it!Might come in handy if I plug my key into some older gear though!
Thanks
73
Sandy
With my bug and the Harvey Wells TBS-50c, I use a .05uF cap and a series 2.5mH RF choke for click suppression.
Lee, WA8QFE
@ttyradio The cap/resistor act as a key click suppressor and drop the voltage across the terminals.Especially usful if using older equipment.Not needed on modern rigs tho!
Sandy
For key clicks I used a .05 cap and a series 2.5uh choke on old rigs.
Good video.
Lee, WA8QFE
Love the sound of a bug. They sing
Another enjoyable video Sandy....we need to hook up on the air soon....more later es 73...Pete
I enjoy cw a lot. I picked up my first bug years ago. It’s a Lightning bug from the 30s. I found a chrome the original deluxe from 1990. It’s pretty but much slower than the 1930’s bug. The Lightning bug had been reworked with several different era parts. The nameplate is missing, it’s been repainted, and the binding posts don’t match. I think it probably worked for a living and it’s owner patched it up with what he could find. It’s base is a medium shade of textured green. It’s still my favorite. I wish I knew it’s story.
Thanks for the very interesting video. Where do you set the left lever adjustment screw. I think some people refer to this as a trunnion screw, but I'm not sure that's what it is. At any rate, it stops the lever abruptly as it travels toward the dit contact. It's a critical adjustment. Thanks again!!
@ea3ayg My pleasure.
Adios amigo
73
Sandy
Excellent. Thank you. I've never tried adjusting a bug this way. Excellent technique / cw. G0vqw de wa7axt 73.
@plamek3000 Hello Plarnek,
My bug has had a new main leaf spring which is much better than the vibroplex original.When vibroplex assemble their keys they chrome plate the spring which deadens it.Also it is crucial to have clean contacts.I have spent ages polishing my contacts with a piece of card running back and forth between the contacts.In previous bug videos I have made the bug had its original spring fitted.
Perhaps you can get a new mainspring.
73 Sandy
What is the resistor for?
Hi, please the value of capacitor and resistor. Tnx
You never stated how many cards you used for the spacing. was it two QSL cards?
The dot contact spacing will vary from key to key, they are all a little bit different. Adjust the gap according to your ear. A smaller gap will give a longer "fatter" dot and a wider gap will give a lighter shorter dot.
@@WiltshireMan thanks for the advice! 73
Great video, Sandy. But I personally hate bug keys.