In this video we look at a depression era Vibroplex Original Bug with the Blue Enamel finish. From 1929 into the 1930's, Vibroplex offered Blue, Red, and Green finishes. Blue seems to have been the best seller since more Blue bases seem to have survived than Red...and Green is quite scarce!
In this video - we also have a QSO with Jim WB0RLJ...who was also recording a YouTube video! Please check out Jim's video and channel to hear the other side of it.
Jim's entire activation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDkkGUFcUB8
Link to the exact time of our contact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDkkGUFcUB8&t=423s
Link to Jim's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WB0RLJ
00:00 The Collectors Guide
00:45 The Big Reveal
02:40 Oops! The Binding Posts Need Attention
08:18 Still Not Working
14:30 It's Alive!
15:30 Adjustments
16:30 QSO with Jim WB0RLJ
18:30 Wrap up
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