New Products and News from Milestone Technologies (Morse Express, Oak Hills Research, and AMECO) June 5th, 2010 THE HEADLINES... -- VIBROPLEX Bugs, Paddles, and Keys -- Vibroplex Collectors' Guide -- ELENCO Alignment Tool Set -- ELENCO Power Supply Kit -- UHF and BNC Connectors and Adapters -- Technical Surveys -------------------------------------------------------------------- Vibroplex Bugs, Paddles, and Keys We are delighted to announce that Morse Express is now an authorized dealer for Vibroplex bugs, keys and paddles. Vibroplex is the oldest continuously operating business in the Amateur Radio industry and has been in continuous service to the hobby since founder Horace Martin invented the "bug" semi-automatic Morse code key in 1904. New owner Scott Robbins (W4PA) is an accomplished and well-known CW operator with years of experience in technical manufacturing at Ten-Tec. Morse Express will stock most Vibroplex models and others will usually be available for drop-shipment and/or special order. Check out what we have at http://www.MorseX.com/vibroplex -------------------------------------------------------------------- Vibroplex Collectors' Guide In celebration of Vibroplex's new ownership, Tom French W1IMQ has reprinted the 3rd Edition of his popular Vibroplex collectors' guide. It includes descriptions and illustrations of every bug from the Autoplex, the 1905 Original, the Model X, Double Lever, Blue Racer and more, including their variations, as well as the first three paddles and the straight key. AB-VCG $24.95 at http://www.MorseX.com/books/#vcg -------------------------------------------------------------------- ELENCO Alignment Tool Set Four piece double-ended alignment tool in handy plastic pouch showing tip sizes. The tools are made of tough and stable DELRIN (POM) for rigidity and long life. Tapered tool ends provide for 13 sizes in straight or hex, from 0.6mm to 2.6mm. EL-ST13 $5.95 http://www.MorseX.com/tools/#st13 -------------------------------------------------------------------- ELENCO Power Supply Kit A low cost way to supply voltage to accessories and bench projects For breadboarding, prototyping and training. The manual includes complete details of circuit operation, so the kit is a very useful power supply tutorial. Input is 120VAC and outputs are 0-15VDC @ 250mA and 8.5VAC @ 500mA. EL-K11 $19.95 http://www.MorseX.com/elenco/#k11 -------------------------------------------------------------------- UHF and BNC Connectors and Adapters We have several new UHF and BNC connectors and adaptors at The new parts include silver-plated PL259s along with UG175 and UG176 reducers, also BNC Male to UHF Female and BNC Female to UHF Male adapters. http://www.MorseX.com/ohr/parts.htm#conns Technical Surveys As many of you know, I often write on topics related to Morse code, telegraphy, and amateur radio in general for publication on our web sites and elsewhere. My Yahoo Group Brasspounders -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brasspounders/ -- provided a limited capability for conducting polls. I've moved the polls to my own web pages now, actually as part of my FAQ section, and will have much greater ability to find out users opinions on various topics. If you'd like to participate you can go straight to the surveys page at http://www.mtechnologies.com/wordpress/?page_id=51 The newest survey is on the format of these newsletters-- I'm thinking of upgrading the format and would like to know what you think. Thanks.... Marshall, N1FN -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 Christmas Key Reminder We are still holding a few 2009 Christmas Keys with "special numbers" for those who have been collecting those numbers for many years. If that's you, please let us know whether you still want the key, or otherwise permit us to release the number to someone else. LT-MX09 $89.95 http://www.MorseX.com/xmas -------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW DOMAIN NAME We recently registered the domain name MorseExpress.com All of our email addresses and web pages will work with this new domain name, same as MorseX.com, MTechnologies.com, and OHR.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, pictures and more information about the products mentioned above can be found on the Morse Express web site at http://www.MorseX.com Please use our secure on-line ordering facilities or call 1-877-DOT-DASH (877-368- 3274) TOLL FREE to order by phone. And feel free to call me personally on (303) 752-3382 for more information about any of our products or services. 73 DE Marshall, N1FN, for Milestone Technologies, Morse Express, OHR, and AMECO. n1fn@MTechnologies.com "Everything for the Morse Enthusiast" http://www.MTechnologies.com http://www.ohr.com (303)752-3382 --