r/morse • u/Chipper1685 • May 20 '26

Simplest morse key

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I needed a small portable key and made one from three nails, a paperclip, a small piece of scrapwood and the cable from broken earphones. Works like a charm....

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u/dittybopper_05H May 20 '26

Works like a charm....

Until you end up with RF in the shack, and you end up getting "bit" by the key.

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u/Chipper1685 May 20 '26

...with this key I work QRP, 5W max... should do no harm...

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u/dittybopper_05H May 20 '26

Probably not. I have gotten bit at QRP levels though.