Vibroplex Champion Model Semi-Automatic Radio Telegraph Key

In use at WB6FZH's Northern California Vintage AM/CW Station

More Technical Information about this semi-automatic key will be posted soon.

• Vibroplex-"America's Finest Key"
• Page 155 of 1951 ARRL Handbook shows the Champion Price Listed $9.95
• "The Key Champions Prefer.."
• Black Crackle or Gray Base
• 3/16 Contacts
• "Bright" Plated Parts
• Without Circuit Closer,Cord and Wedge (went into manual key for connection or between open-gap of key
• Manufacturer: The Vibroplex Company Inc., New York, New York
• "The Bug" Trademark of Vibroplex
• Carrying Case, Lock, Black Morocco Leather Cover, Leather Handle $3.50 extra.
• Zippered Leather Case- $2.50

Note: WB6FZH's First Vibroplex was an "Original" Model purchased in 1962 for $20 at a Marin Amateur Radio Club Auction. No idea what happened to it through the years.

MORE INFORMATION POSTED SOON

Last Updated: September 3, 1998