Description: Vintage Vibroplex Vibrokeyer Standard Model Single Lever Paddle Serial Number 217036--manufactured 1961 This paddle is in excellent shape, tested and working fine. The chrome hardware has no significant flaws (see photos). This Vibroplex model was the first single lever paddle for use with electronic keyers in Amateur Radio in 1960. It has a solid steel base and a lever arm with mechanical spring action on both sides. Unlike iambic paddles that can be squeezed to send individual letters, a single lever paddle is a single arm that pivots between the dit and dah contacts for clean sounding code sent with the electronic keyer in your transceiver. The Vibrokeyer has long been the go-to standard for DXpeditioners for the fastest, snappiest CW transmission. The knob and thumb piece arrangement reminiscent of the "bug" keys is the most ergonomically correct for CW operation.As stated above, Vibroplex started making the Vibrokeyer in 1960. According to the BIRTH DATES OF THE VIBROPLEX KEYS © 1996 by John Elwood, WW7P, 5716 N. 34th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85017 USA, (available as PDF online) Vibroplex products Serial Numbered 217,035 thru 223,551 were manufactured in 1961. The WW7P list shows this as the second Vibroplex product released that year. USPS Shipping and Tracking Warning! Returns are not accepted by this seller (please read eBay Return Policy) . PLEASE EXAM ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER OR BIDDING. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET!!! This is one of multiple items I've listed that were acquired at estate sales, auctions or private sources. They are sometimes vintage, pre-owned and used. I do my best to describe each item in detail and provide pictures that feature any defects or issues that I am are aware of. I am by no means an expert, just a collector and I welcome questions and comments. Please check out my other items for sale or auction!
Price: 149.95 USD
Location: Hardinsburg, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-11-28T19:00:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Compatible Model: Single Lever Paddle
Unit Type: Unit
Item Length: 4.5 in.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year Manufactured: 1961
Item Weight: 2.5 lbs
Compatible Brand: Universal
Unit Quantity: 1
Brand: Vibroplex
Type: Vintage Single Lever Paddle
