-40%

RARE Vintage McElroy S600 tear drop telegraph Morse code CW key ham radio bug

$ 14.25

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: McElroy
  • Type: Morse key
  • Features: ham radio CW key
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Compatible Brand: CW
  • Condition: For parts or not working

    Description

    For auction is a vintage, hard to find and beautifully constructed McElroy S600 "Tear Drop" telegraph Morse code key/bug. Item being sold as found and has not been cleaned, cleaning will be left to the winning bidder if they choose to do so. Item is from a smoke free home. Please see all pictures as they are part of this description. Item is in good overall condition, but does show areas of wear/age. Item is intact and functioning, but has not been tested and/or transmitted with since removal from collection. Item retains it's original T.R. "MAC" McElroy label on it's base and also includes each of it's three original, matching bottom feet as picture nine displays. Both the knob and finger piece are intact and original. Item also includes it's original shorting lever and shorting lever knob. Item does include all of it's matching, knurled metal parts as well. All original screws appear to be also included and item does include one original, McElroy weight. As previously mentioned and shown, all parts appear to be original with exception to perhaps one spring. It is not very often lately these MAC 'tear drop' bugs show up much less show up with almost every original part including the knob(s), finger piece, weight and bottom feet. Item may need adjustment by the winning bidder to fit their style of sending. Whether left as is or given some TLC and/or a deep cleaning, this hard to find McElroy S600 key is one of the most sought after vintage telegraph keys ever made. Item surely has much potential to be a great addition to your CW ham radio station and/or Morse code key assortment. Only the vintage, McElroy model S600 "Tear Drop" telegraph Morse code key/bug portrayed in the pictures is included in this auction. Please see all pictures and utilize ZOOM for more details. Please feel free to ask if needed.
    Item not stated as brand new/mint condition. Item being sold as is for parts/repair to continental United States buyers only. PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 2 DAYS OF AUCTION'S END. There are no returns, please view all pictures as they are part of the description. Tracking information will be included upon shipment
    .
    Please have payment made within 2 days of auctions end
    . ALL NYS RESIDENTS MUST PAY SALES TAX. Thank you for your interest and time.
    PLEASE NOTE, THIS ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED VIA
    USPS MAIL IN A MEDIUM FLAT RATE BOX.
    ITEM WILL BE PACKAGED CAREFULLY WITH TIME AND EFFORT FOR SECURE TRANSIT. SHIPPING BOX WILL BE MARKED "DO NOT DROP" & "FRAGILE."
    PLEASE ALSO NOTE, AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED,
    PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 2 DAYS OF AUCTION'S END
    AND THERE ARE
    NO RETURNS. THANK YOU.
    IF A LARGER SHIPPING BOX IS DESIRED, PLEASE MAKE REQUEST BEFORE AUCTION'S END SO THE INVOICE MAY BE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED. THANK YOU, AGAIN.
    Please note, we ask that this auction be paid within 2 days of it's end. If an item goes unpaid, we report the transaction to Ebay to recover our fees. Please feel free to ask any questions. Thank you, again