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Cric-Key
Designed by
David Cripe NMØS

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Kitted and Offered For Sale By The Four State QRP Group        
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The Cricket series consists of low cost entry level minimalist CW transceivers. This kit is designed to complement 4SQRP's popular CRICKET series of QRP transceivers with a useful and easy-to build keyer circuit.

High quality, double sided printed circuit board construction is used, with solder mask and silk screened component reference designators. All components are through-hole for easy assembly. The CRIC-KEY can be constructed by beginners as well as experienced builders. Construction time is approximately 30 to 90 minutes, depending on experience level.
 
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Specifications and Design Features
 
    General
    Voltage Input: 9v battery, clips mounted to board
    Speed: 5 to 50 WPM, adjustable
    Standby Current: Less than 1 microamp
    Paddle tension and spacing fully adjustable
    Low Part Count: Only 19 total electrical components
    LED Keying Monitor
    Assembly time: With only 19 electrical components, all through hole, this is a simple kit, with a completion time of 30 to 90 minutes
 
    Documentation
    Assembly Manual
    Schematic
    Board Layout Part location.
    Part List BOM
    Introduction to the Cricket by NMØS
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    Electronics 2000's Excellent Capacitor Identification Page  Posted with permission.
    Electronics 2000's Excellent Resistor Code Graphic Calculator  Posted with permission.
 
Ordering Information:
 
The cost of this kit is $25 plus shipping. The drop down menu items below include shipping costs.
DX Buyers - DX shipping has become extremely volatile. Please contact the kitter for today's rates to your country.
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Cric-Key Purchase

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If paying by check or money order (US dollars only) please make it out to "Four State QRP Group" and send to:
Four State QRP Group
Ron Potter AG1P
PO Box 1117
Fernley, NV 89408
 

NOTE TO CANADIAN PURCHASERS:
Due to high bank processing fees, we can no longer accept Canadian Money Orders.


The Cric-Key is carefully kitted and shipped by Gene Sylls, KG6EYE.
Please direct DX shipping cost, kit availability, part related questions to Gene
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