All you need to do is increase the inertia of the swinging arm. Solder turned
around the end, an alligator clip, or a tiny magnet will do the trick. As you
grow more accustomed to using the bug your speed will increase and you can cut
off some of the solder.
73 and good luck!
Kevin. KD5ONS
-----Original Message-----
>From: James Harris <[email protected]>
>Sent: Aug 22, 2009 8:27 PM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [Elecraft] Not necessarily an Elecraft subject!
>
>Good evening, All.
>
>I recently acquired a Vibroplex "Original" with the idea of learning to use it
>attached to my K3/100 [S/N 2802]. I need to slow it down until I can get the
>"gist" of it. I can now work at 18-22 wpm with my Iambic. But I wouldn't
>dare try to get on the air even at the "bugs" slowest speed adjustment which
>is in the range of 30 wpm.
>
>I would like to buy, lease or borrow a Varispeed {for a round shaft] until I
>can get up to speed with my new toy. They are no longer available from
>Vibroplex.
>
>I'd like to hear from anyone having such a device.
>
>Thanks & Best 73.
>
>Jim.........
>WA4NTM
>
>PS - I truly appreciate being able to use my K3 as a "practice keyer". You
>know, in the TEST mode. Thanks all the guys & gals @ Elecraft and the design
>team. What a fantastic machine which never ceases to amaze.
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