QRP Club
Ham Radio Activity => Telegraphy => Topic started by: W1SFR on December 10, 2013, 18:04:58 UTC
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The age old question….so what would it be?
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I really love my bugs:
This is my Vibroplex "Original Standard" (1961), which is the one I usually use when I'm QRPing outdoor.
(http://www.qsl.net/yv5en/images/original_standard.jpg)
This is my Vibroplex "Original Deluxe" (1958), which I use on fixed operation (my shack).
(http://www.qsl.net/yv5en/images/original_deluxe.jpg)
This is my Vibroplex "Original Presentation", which allways stays in its box hi hi hi
(http://www.qsl.net/yv5en/images/original_presentation.jpg)
My outdoor setup:
(http://www.qsl.net/yv5en/images/Maletin_QRP_2.jpg) (http://www.qsl.net/yv5en/images/Maletin_QRP_3.jpg)
Main compartment:
Elecraft KX1 transceiver, 12Vdc 5Ah gel batt, dummy load mini, Vibroplex Original Bug, Mini-Padle Iambic key, external speaker, SWR/wattmeter, some connectors and wires.
Upper compartment:
Dipole antenna for 40m, 100 ft coax, earphones, logbook, lantern, World Atlas and Hamradio permissions.
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I suppose the straight key is the most robust and reliable. So it would be my number one choice.
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I like the simplicity of mechanical things so a straight key is my first choice and what I use all the time . Second choice ( if I knew how to use one ) would be a bug . Both are pretty much unbreakable AND if you do , you can fix them in the field .
Bob
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Straight key for simplicity.