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Keys, Paddles and Bugs
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THE
VIBROPLEX STORY
A revolution in communcation occurred with the development of the telegraph. However, the early telegraph keys used to send messages caused severe strain on the telegrapher's wrist - a condition now known as carpal tunnel syndrome. In 1902, inventor Horace G. Martin patented the first in a line of devices which solved the problem: the Martin Autoplex, an electro-mechanical sending device which required batteries.  Two years later, Martin went into business with a group of entrepreneurs, forming the United Electrical Manufacturing Company. It was also in 1904 that Martin filed his second patent for a new sending device which used a weighted, vibrating arm and did not require the use of a magnetic coil or batteries. This device was the basis for the first Vibroplex. In 1908, the association between Martin and U.E.M. ended when the latter went out of business. However, J.E. Albright, who began a business catering to the telephone industry in 1890, began marketing the Vibroplex for Martin. On March 12, 1915, Albright filed a certificate of incorporation in New York for The Vibroplex Company, Inc. Within a few short years, Vibroplex came to represent the best of the telegraphic, and later Amateur Radio, industry. Today, as in all of its proud history, the heritage of Vibroplex symbolizes the interest, camaraderie, and esprit de corps of the worldwide ham radio community. See also Tom French's Vibroplex Collectors' Guide. |
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Vibroplex
Original Standard
First patented in 1904, the Vibroplex© Original is designed for code speeds ranging from approximately 20 wpm to 50+ wpm. Owning this beautifully crafted instrument will link you to a great tradition. Weight 4 lbs. Cord not included. A left-handed version is available by special order.  Vibroplex
Original Deluxe
Based on the
Original, the Vibroplex© Deluxe has a highly polished chrome base, and
jeweled pivots. Weight 4 lbs. Cord not included.
A left-handed version is available by special order. Also available by special order: Original Presentation - like the Deluxe but with gold-plated label Original Gold - base is plated in 24K gold. |
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Vibroplex Straight Key
Standard
The design is distinctly Vibroplex®.
A heavy solid steel base anchors the straight key to the operating
position. The lever arm pivots in the famous chromed mainframe. A
stainless steel spring allows complete control of the tension. And, of
course, the Straight Key has the famous brass Vibroplex logo plate with a
unique serial number pinned to the top of the base with stainless steel
pins. With the logo plate attached, the new Straight Key is destined to
become the latest Vibroplex Collectible.
The Straight Key has a unique mechanical action, unlike any straight key that has ever been manufactured! Yet, the smooth action and heavy steel base allow the operator to send perfect code. Weight 3 lbs. Cord not included.  Vibroplex Straight Key
Deluxe As above, with chrome base and jewelled pivots. Straight Key Gold with base is plated in 24K gold.  Vibroplex
"Know Code" Straight Key Special series version of the standard straight key, on a distinctive red base. VP-KK
$189.95
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