Pixie CW transceiver

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Good on you RS. let me know when they get to you.

Steve, if you are OK with soldering up electronic circuits, theer's another cheapo radio that might do what you want in a single unit. Its called a Super Rockmite, a loose rip off of the famous Dave Benson design, but beefed up to 3w output ( although generally sold as 8w machines)

The one you want is the PIC version ( no serial port) as this one has a built in programmable PIC keyer. This will store a pre set call sign. I am setting these up at remote family residences so that if conventional coms fail, and a message needs to be sent these radios can be brought into action. Playing back the PIC is a single push of a button so anyone can do it. I haven't tested it for max range yet, but it should be good for at least the 100-200 mile range of the Pixie.