Where are bencher keys made?
USA
The Bencher BY-1 is the best selling iambic paddle in ham radio. Iambic and single lever paddles and straight keys. Made in USA.
What is a Vibroplex key?
Vibroplex is the brand of side-to-side mechanical, semi-automatic Morse key first manufactured and sold in 1905 by the Vibroplex Company, after its invention and patent by Horace Greeley Martin of New York City in 1904.
What is an iambic keyer?
Iambic keying involves squeezing both paddles – the first paddle to make contact sends its element (dit or dah) immediately followed by the opposite element. This continues as long as one or both paddles are squeezed. This allows many CW characters to be sent more efficiently.
What is a Morse code keyer?
A keyer (combined with a “paddle”) makes sending Morse code easier than the traditional “straight key” which most people would imagine is used. The keyer defaults to “iambic A” mode which sends alternating dits and dahs while both keys are pressed.
What is a CW bug key?
The “bug” key represents a retro look back to the rich tradition of CW operation in the hobby and many of them are in use on the air today with each operator’s distinctive fist giving their code transmission a unique sound on the air. An item you can buy today, and treasure for many years to come!
What is a straight key used for?
A straight key is the common telegraph key as seen in various movies. It is a simple bar with a knob on top and a switch underneath. When the bar is pressed down against spring tension, it makes a closed electric circuit.
What kind of keys are in a Vibroplex bencher?
The high-quality Bencher product line consists of the BY series iambic paddles, ST series single lever paddles, RJ series hand keys, legendary N2DAN Mercury paddle, the Hex paddle, and our EZ-1 Hook Up kit. See the individual product pages above for ordering information on specific units. !
Where do you get Vibroplex Morse code keys?
Vibroplex® is the exclusive USA/Canada distributor. HI-MOUND Morse Code keys. Made in Japan. Founded in 1947, Hi-Mound builds economy priced straight keys and iambic paddles suitable from the beginner to the long time ham operator.
Who was the inventor of the Vibroplex key?
Two years later, on May 7, 1904, Martin filed a patent for a completely mechanical semi-automatic key, which he named the “Vibroplex.” The Vibroplex was based on a lever that rotated around a vertical pivot.
How much does it cost to service a Vibroplex key?
Service : Service is available on current models of Vibroplex keys built 1945 to the present day and most Bencher items. We do not service pre-1945 Vibroplex keys. $45 standard flat fee for service work on usual repairs.
