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Its durable construction makes it ready for the field, whether you're operating from a park, summit, campsite, or your home station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Straight Key Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Simple, familiar CW operation without an electronic keyer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Keyboard-Based Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Uses keyboard components for a responsive and consistent key press with switch life over 50M Cycles!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Just under Half an Oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Portable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small enough to easily fit into a POTA, SOTA, or QRP radio kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built to handle regular use at home or in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect it to the straight-key input of any amateur radio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo External Power Required\u003c\/strong\u003e — A straightforward mechanical key that doesn't require batteries or charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Source Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — As with all my designs, completely 100% Open Source: https:\/\/github.com\/TurkeyBoards\/Chickadee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Portable CW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're carrying your entire station into the field, every ounce and every inch of space matters. 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Just plug in your \u003cstrong\u003eChickadee Tap\u003c\/strong\u003e and start sending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e73 and happy keying!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TurkeyBoards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49016772198500,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/3329\/4180\/files\/ChickadeeTap-1.jpg?v=1787005617"},{"product_id":"chickadee-double-tap-iambic-morse-code-key","title":"Chickadee Double Tap - Iambic Morse Code Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChickadee DoubleTap\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, ultra-lightweight \u003cstrong\u003eiambic Morse code paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for amateur radio operators who want a durable and highly portable way to send CW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around mechanical keyboard components, the DoubleTap brings the responsive feel of a mechanical keyboard switch to an iambic paddle. 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It's completely open source and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/TurkeyBoards\/Chickadee\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chickadee Family of Morse Code Keys\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eavailable on Github\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Portable CW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional iambic paddles can be heavy and bulky—two things you don't necessarily want when carrying your station into the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chickadee DoubleTap takes a different approach. 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Simply touch either side of the paddle to send a dit or dah — no mechanical movement required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no traditional paddle mechanism and an incredibly compact design, the Chickadee Touch is especially well suited for POTA, SOTA, QRP, and portable operations where minimizing both size and weight matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitive Touch Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Send dits and dahs with a simple touch rather than pressing a mechanical switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIambic Paddle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Independent dit and dah touch controls for use with your radio's electronic keyer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Moving Paddle Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Capacitive sensing eliminates the mechanical paddle mechanism found in traditional keys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for portable operators looking to keep their station as light as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Portable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Easily fits into a POTA, SOTA, QRP, or portable radio kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fewer moving components, durable PLA case and cap make it well suited for regular use in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESD \u0026amp; Power Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Integrated protection helps protect both your radio and your key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Source\u003c\/strong\u003e - As with all my projects, the Chickadee Touch is open source and available in my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/TurkeyBoards\/Chickadee\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chickadee Family of Morse Code Keys\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGithub Repo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Different Way to Send CW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chickadee Touch provides a completely different feel from a traditional mechanical paddle. Instead of physically moving or pressing a paddle, your fingers simply make contact with the touch surfaces. The electronics detect the touch and activate the corresponding dit or dah input to your radio's keyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith virtually no finger movement required, the result is a fast and responsive CW experience in an exceptionally small package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Portable CW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're carrying your station into a park, hiking to a summit, or assembling an ultra-light QRP kit, every ounce matters. The Chickadee Touch gives you a full iambic paddle without the size and weight of a traditional mechanical design. Its compact form factor makes it easy to keep in your radio bag so it's ready whenever you want to get on the air. 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