diff --git a/content/radio/keys.md b/content/radio/keys.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..779a69e --- /dev/null +++ b/content/radio/keys.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +--- +title: Morse Keys +--- + +This page is dedicated to the weird things I've used as morse code keys. + +## My practice key + +I built this back in 2018, and used it to learn how to send morse code over the course of a few weeks. + +Key features are: + +- A key made from a paperclip and some aluminium foil +- A volume adjustment knob +- A buzzer to make a sound when the key is pressed + +![My practice key](/images/hobbies/radio/keys/practice-key.jpg) + +I later ended up modifying it to use two paperclips and wrote some software to turn it into an iambic keyer. + +## Paperclip straight key + +Inspired by my practice key, I've occasionally used paperclips as straight keys into my HF radio. + +![Paperclip straight key](/images/hobbies/radio/keys/paperclip-straight.jpg) + +## PCIe key + +Back when my only HF radio was a Pixie QRP kit, I built a simple straight key out of a PCIe slot cover and some scrap wood. I still occasionally use it, but I find the metal-on-metal clacking sound it makes to be a little annoying. + +![PCIe key](/images/hobbies/radio/keys/pcie-key.jpg) diff --git a/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/paperclip-straight.jpg b/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/paperclip-straight.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..374b001 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/paperclip-straight.jpg differ diff --git a/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/pcie-key.jpg b/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/pcie-key.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ab19f3e Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/pcie-key.jpg differ diff --git a/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/practice-key.jpg b/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/practice-key.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..437a229 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/hobbies/radio/keys/practice-key.jpg differ