The good news:
Scott Robbins, world class contester and Product Manager for Ten-Tec's Amateur Radio line, has announced that he is buying Vibroplex. Full story at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/12/07/11233/?nc=1
The better news:
Martin F. Jue is not.
“Nobody is going to feel sorry for us. 90% of the people don’t care, the other 10% are glad it happened.” — Clint Hurdle, 2019
BAN THE DH!
Fudd's First Law of Opposition: If you push something hard enough, it WILL fall down.
Teslacle's Deviant to Fudd's Law: It goes in, it must go out.
Just remember: Abraham Lincoln didn't die in vain. He died in Washington, DC
Cutch 300!!!!!
“Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Trump golfed.” — Bernie Sanders
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati
:rofl: :rofl:Originally Posted by W3WN
+2:rofl: :rofl:
“Nobody is going to feel sorry for us. 90% of the people don’t care, the other 10% are glad it happened.” — Clint Hurdle, 2019
BAN THE DH!
Fudd's First Law of Opposition: If you push something hard enough, it WILL fall down.
Teslacle's Deviant to Fudd's Law: It goes in, it must go out.
Just remember: Abraham Lincoln didn't die in vain. He died in Washington, DC
Cutch 300!!!!!
“Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Trump golfed.” — Bernie Sanders
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati
Considering how often Vibroplex has changed hands lately, it seems time for last orders will come soon.
“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words."
--Philip K. Dick
People still buy keys?
I thought real ops made them from scratch parts bought at the local hardware haberdashery.
I've enjoyed island life for 17 years. That's 13 years more than the Confederacy was around.
RIP Albi
When do you tell a woman you're a ham?
It's a jungle out there. Many EQ stupidly with poor articulation.
~TKX
YIAH
"And, of course, the Gym Teacher being his usual self."
W3WN
"The enablers ride on the top of the pile."
WZ7U
Check out Steve's "Hotel Room" key. Tenth pic down.
http://www.qsl.net/wd8das/gallery.html
I've enjoyed island life for 17 years. That's 13 years more than the Confederacy was around.
RIP Albi
When do you tell a woman you're a ham?
It's a jungle out there. Many EQ stupidly with poor articulation.
~TKX
YIAH
"And, of course, the Gym Teacher being his usual self."
W3WN
"The enablers ride on the top of the pile."
WZ7U
That is good news, and a perfect "fit" for both Ten Tec and Vibroplex. Scott is a really neat guy, he's helped me via Emails and phone calls with clues to obscure Omni D details. Like the weirdo NB option.
Now, my Bencher "chrome" is seriously wrong... with four of Ten Tec's fine radios in the shack.
So will new Vibroplex models have an orange dot or a black dot? :chin: :rofl:
"Where would we be without the agitators of the world to attach the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?" ~ Professor "Dick" Soloman
Hmmm. Maybe that's my problem. I have my Vibroplex Brass Racer on the TS-480S, and the Bencher BY-2 on the Corsair II. I guess it's going to have to be the other way around now? :twisted:That is good news, and a perfect "fit" for both Ten Tec and Vibroplex. Scott is a really neat guy, he's helped me via Emails and phone calls with clues to obscure Omni D details. Like the weirdo NB option.
Now, my Bencher "chrome" is seriously wrong... with four of Ten Tec's fine radios in the shack.
So will new Vibroplex models have an orange dot or a black dot? :chin: :rofl:
I've exchanged a few emails with Scott since the announcement. Sounds like he's sounding both excited and nervous about this venture, which is a good thing. He knows the first few months are going to be "hectic."
I did extend an invitation to him to come to our hamfest in February if he feels he's ready... or to at least send literature etc. if he doesn't or can't make it. I'm kinda hoping he'll take us up on the offer.
And I guess I'm going to have to figure out a way to throw some shekels his way. Just never was much of a bug man, and until (if) I get a third station assembled, no need for another set of paddles.
Hmmm. I wonder if he'll take Bencher's in on trade... :twisted:
“Nobody is going to feel sorry for us. 90% of the people don’t care, the other 10% are glad it happened.” — Clint Hurdle, 2019
BAN THE DH!
Fudd's First Law of Opposition: If you push something hard enough, it WILL fall down.
Teslacle's Deviant to Fudd's Law: It goes in, it must go out.
Just remember: Abraham Lincoln didn't die in vain. He died in Washington, DC
Cutch 300!!!!!
“Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Trump golfed.” — Bernie Sanders
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati
Has anyone made an optical paddle?
I've enjoyed island life for 17 years. That's 13 years more than the Confederacy was around.
RIP Albi
When do you tell a woman you're a ham?
It's a jungle out there. Many EQ stupidly with poor articulation.
~TKX
YIAH
"And, of course, the Gym Teacher being his usual self."
W3WN
"The enablers ride on the top of the pile."
WZ7U
I used to use a bug years ago, and now that I use a keyer my bug rhythm is gone.
So I have resisted the temptation to get a nice one.
Yes, unless you mean home brew...
The "D" models use an optical sensor arrangement which eliminates the need for physical contacts and results in extremely smooth operation. The sensor requires an external power supply of +10 to 15VDC, connected via a pre-attached pigtail lead with socket. Matching plug and a power cord are supplied. The images show the base of the GD105MKII bug, and a closeup of the sensor arrangement. To view an image of the circuit diagram, click here. One might think the sensors themselves should be relatively inexpensive, but in the bug or paddle application the sensors have to be extremely fast. In fact, the cost of the sensors themselves accounts for 80% of the price difference between the optical and mechanical models, with the balance being the electronics to support them.
"Where would we be without the agitators of the world to attach the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?" ~ Professor "Dick" Soloman
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