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Only a few bugs were made in Japan. Since most of Japanese people thought not skilled operators use bugs. Good skilled operators use straight key.
GHD Bugs
GHD mat black based single lever bug key. Made in Japan,1997. Very unique mechanism. Feel good . Approach to GHD Bug. But this model had finished to produce. You can see latest products on GHD home page in English. Visit my OTHER LINK PAGE on my web.
DENTSU SEIKI & HI-MOUND BUGS
HBK1. Dentsu Seiki K.K. Swallow BK-50 Bug Key
Made in Japan in approx.1950. Name tag has miss spelled as Swalow. Exist two type BK-50. One is steal yoke and damper type. The other is black plastic yoke and damper type. My BK-50 is after one.
This key was sold by Lafayette Radio in US. Approx. 1950. I believe it is OEM by Dentsu Seiki KK, Tokyo. Closely resemble as #BK35. But yoke and damper stopper flame was made by black plastic. See name tag.
This key was produced by Hi-Mound in Japan. Looks like to old BK-50 Swallow bug. This key has not dot contact point, but has only for dash one! Dots signal will be made by the magnetic unit in the bracket. It has also clear plastic cover. And can attach another weight by magnets. Already finished to produce in 1998.
HBK4. BK-100 By Hi Mound OLD Type
This is a old type Hi Mound BK-100 Bug. Not used pressed parts except for yoke. Screw nuts are different from New one.
HBK5. BK-100 By Hi Mound NEW Type
It is a New Type BK-100 ( Latest BK-100 ). May new BK-100 had been Cost Down.
HBK6. BK-200 By Hi Mound NEW Type
It is a New Type of BK-108 . BK-108 may not welcomed all operator. This key will start to sale this Autumn by Hi Mound.
HBK7. BK-100 By Hi Mound OLD Type
This is a old type Hi Mound BK-100 Bug. Not used pressed parts except for yoke. Screw nuts are different from New one. Same as HBK4.
Old Hi Mound's MS-2 Sideswipe key. It is used microswichs. I don't like the feel. May only have historical matter.
HOME BREW BUGS
Vibro No.6 type bug . I made these two keys. The other one is sideswipe key, used ball bearings. ( Type G4ZPY )
Made from solid brass. Use heavy fake marble. Very good touch and looks!!!. Fixed main spring by rivets. See from buck.
BK4. Home-brew by JH0GZH and Bencher paddle
This key was made by JH0GZH home-brew. Beside key is by Bencher.
Change weight and finger peace. Can make slow speed signal. See rear view.
New GHD's GD127WS photo cell bug. Beautiful plated surface and excelent feel. Can choice single and double fingerpeace one key.
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