The following Vibroplex© keys, listed in  order of initial production dates, are no longer in production.

 

Autoplex (Electromagnetic predecessor)
1902-1905
(The Gil Schehman-K9WDY Collection)

 

Double Lever (Independent key levers)
1907-1926
(The www.w1tp.com Telegraph Museum)
(Restored by W.R. Smith - W4PAL)

 

Model X (Single contact Bug)
1911-1923
(The www.w1tp.com Telegraph Museum)
(Restored by W.  R. Smith - W4PAL)

 

No. 4 (Blue Racer)
1914-1966

 

Upright (Vertical Bug)
1917-1919
(The www.w1tp.com Telegraph Museum)

 

Midget (Martin's smallest Bug)
1918-1920
(The Gil Schlehman - K9WDY Collection)

 

Martin Junior (Small Original)
1921-1939

No. 6 (Lightning Bug)
1927-1979
Parts List (PDF)  |  Machine Drawing (PDF)
For information about Adjustments, see
ORIGINAL BUG page

 

Vibroplex® Zephyr (Small Champion)
1939-1958

 

 

Vibroplex® Champion (Cheaper Lightning Bug)
1939-1979
Parts List (PDF)  | Machine Drawing (PDF)
Adjustments (PDF)
 

 

Brass Racer EK-1 (w/built-in keyer)
1982-1996

  The Brass Racer CK-1 is now obsolete due to the discontinuation of the Curtis 8044 chip. (A limited number of these chips may be found on surplus sites). The Vibroplex Company no longer offers repair service for this key. The following information, including a surplus parts list, is offered for those who wish to troubleshoot their keys:

 

 
The Vibroplex® Code Mite - A fit-in-your-palm straight key on 3 inch x 1.5 inch engraved, black plastic base. Chromed upper parts with black knob. Weight 3 ounces. Cord not included.
 
Some parts may be available for the above
 keys. Call us at with your specific needs.
800-840-8873
 



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