Vibroplex spares - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

g4aaw pete · 19th Feb 2011, 4:58 pm

Two weeks ago, I bought a Vibroplex semi-automatic key at auction. The paddle had been repaired at some time & looked really ‘rough’. I contacted Vibroplex’s US office & asked the price of a replacement. Scott, the company’s owner quoted $19 posted.
Having paid this small sum on Tuesday 8th Feb, the item was posted the following day, and arrived yesterday, 18th.

Now this, is what I call good service.
Pity all companies don’t supply parts for their products so quickly.

Regards
Pete

onewatt · 25th Feb 2011, 4:53 pm

Hi pete,
That is a very good service. I have a J-36 I took apart to clean up (see pic) My problem is I've had a couple of pc failures since and the pictures I took to remind me how it came apart are not where I thought. I may give them a try to see if I can get some help.
I also have the usual curled up id plate which I want to straighten out if anyone has any suggestions.
Regards
Chris
PS it's looking like it may be wednesday to pick up the fl50 if thats ok?

g4aaw pete · 25th Feb 2011, 6:10 pm

Hello Chris

I don’t know / haven’t seen, the J-36
If this is also of Vibroplex origin, I’d be surprised is you couldn’t get some advice from Scott Robbins, who dealt with my enquiry promptly & also owns the company.

I’ve emailed you with regard to your pending visit.

Regards
Pete

19th Feb 2011, 4:58 pm	#1
g4aaw pete Pentode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maidstone Posts: 190	Vibroplex spares Two weeks ago, I bought a Vibroplex semi-automatic key at auction. The paddle had been repaired at some time & looked really ‘rough’. I contacted Vibroplex’s US office & asked the price of a replacement. Scott, the company’s owner quoted $19 posted. Having paid this small sum on Tuesday 8th Feb, the item was posted the following day, and arrived yesterday, 18th. Now this, is what I call good service. Pity all companies don’t supply parts for their products so quickly. Regards Pete

25th Feb 2011, 4:53 pm	#2
onewatt Hexode Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buntingford Posts: 260	Re: Vibroplex spares Hi pete, That is a very good service. I have a J-36 I took apart to clean up (see pic) My problem is I've had a couple of pc failures since and the pictures I took to remind me how it came apart are not where I thought. I may give them a try to see if I can get some help. I also have the usual curled up id plate which I want to straighten out if anyone has any suggestions. Regards Chris PS it's looking like it may be wednesday to pick up the fl50 if thats ok? Attached Thumbnails __________________ No dear, I've just been sorting some bits out so it looks like there's more "stuff" in here, honest!

25th Feb 2011, 6:10 pm	#3
g4aaw pete Pentode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maidstone Posts: 190	Re: Vibroplex spares Hello Chris I don’t know / haven’t seen, the J-36 If this is also of Vibroplex origin, I’d be surprised is you couldn’t get some advice from Scott Robbins, who dealt with my enquiry promptly & also owns the company. I’ve emailed you with regard to your pending visit. Regards Pete