International and American Morse Transmitted on a 1905 Vibroplex "Bug" Telegraph Key

This video consists of a demonstration of text transmitted in both International Morse Code and American Morse Code on a 1905 Vibroplex telegraph key dating from the first year of manufacture in 1905. Those interested in telegraph or telecommunications history are invited to join the Morse Telegraph Club, an association of retired telegraph operators, former telegraph industry employees, historians, and others with an interest in the history of telegraphy and the telegraph industry. Visit: www.morsetelegraphclub.com for more information

[@maxx21147]

Nice fist ! Great spacing & character formation.
Thanks for posting.
Steve / W5BIB - ex Navy Morse Intercept Operator (1964-72) & Coast Station WLO Morse Operator (1989-95)
dit dit

[@jameswades3621]

Thanks, Steve. The nice comments are most appreciated! JW

[@johnwest7993]

Thank you for the demonstration of a master at work. Now I know what it looks like. I have inherited from a Silent Key friend his 1952 Vibroplex Zephyr bug that I intend to learn to use on the air, (I'm a no-code Extra,) and I figured out very quickly that learning to set up and use the bug well was a bigger challenge than learning the code. So I'm starting out by reading history and watching videos.

[@cwguy8960]

Wow - nice bug fist! Sounds professional (or maybe better)!

[@Varianna12]

Like they used to say; "fist like a tape."

[@baikushex0et682]

Outstanding
Did you learn american morse for fun or did you use it for work
Maybe grandpa taught you
I have 1906 bug
You can see it
Ex0et

[@techguy9023]

Any suggestions about getting rid of scratchy dits? I realize there are several adjustments but they seem to only happen with certain radios. CPO not as much.

[@normangeuder7806]

Nice video!! If my 'bug' fist was half as good as yours, I think I would pack away all my paddles and keyers... I have a '46 Original which is in use often... I am trying to learn...73, NG9U.

[@jameswades3621]

Thanks for the kind words, Norm. It's appreciated. 73, JW

[@johnwhitt8915]

Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!! AI4FR

[@dannybryant4440]

I was able to get a Key just like this at a recent hamfest.

[@johnmodlin7028]

Cool KT3K

[@calebkline5706]

thanks for tell him that BK 73 Tu de G L e e