bilder
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That thing is awesome! I want to see how some set those up to a key. What antenna and power supply do you use?

The key is a kit I got from another Ham. I do not remember who makes it. Think it is the Scorpion radio club in Arizona perhaps.
Powered by a 9 volt battery. Got the housing from a local electronics shop. It is about 5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide and one inch thick. Used the cord from an old set of walkman headphones for the key hookup.
Puts out about a half watt max power. Made a couple local contacts with it, but no DX yet. Mainly used when I am camping as a goof off toy around the campfire.
For an antenna I use one of those wind up dipoles you see for sale on Ebay.