Vail Basic

Vail Basic

Buy one, get one 25% off: add any two Vail adapters (Basic or Advanced, any options, mix and match) and 25% comes off the lower-priced one automatically in the cart. Runs through Mon Aug 31.
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Starting at $22.99

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Full-featured USB CW adapter with audio jack & 3D-printed case. Pick Assembled (optionally with Button Add On) or DIY Kit. Buy one, get one 25% off through Aug 31. Free shipping.

SKU: VAIL-BASIC Category:

Description

The Vail Basic is the full-featured USB CW practice adapter most operators want: SAMD21 PCB, 3.5mm TRRS paddle/key input, 3.5mm audio output jack, sidetone buzzer, USB-C, in a durable 3D-printed case. Choose Assembled (ready to use) or DIY Kit ($1/unit less), and optionally add the Button Add On for computer-free control + CW memory.

Note: the Button Add On is only available with the Assembled build. DIY Kit + Button is no longer offered.

Buying for a club or group? The Vail Adapter Bulk Club Pack has 10, 15, and 20 packs of Basic or Advanced adapters at a per-unit discount.

Assembled and shipped by Brett (KE9BOS), a main contributor to the Vail project. Free shipping included.

Additional information

Weight 0.20 lbs
Build

Assembled, DIY Kit
Button Add On

No, Yes
Enclosure Color

Black, Red, Green, Orange, Blue
Compare all Vail devices▾
FeatureVail LiteVail BasicVail AdvancedDIY No PCBVail Summit
Form FactorUSB StickPCB + CasePCB + CaseBreadboardDevice
StandaloneNoNoNoNoYes
USB HID/MIDI✓✓✓✓-
Vail Zoomer Compatible✓✓✓✓-
SidetoneBuzzerBuzzerBuzzerBuzzerSpeaker
Audio Output Jack-✓✓OptionalSpeaker
Button Control-OptionalOptionalOptionalDisplay UI
CW Memory-✓ USB only✓ USB & Radio✓ USB only✓ USB & Radio
Radio Output--✓Optional✓
Capacitive Touch Keying--✓Optional✓
Practice Oscillator Mode✓✓✓✓✓
Display----4" Screen
WiFi / BT----✓
Battery----✓
Training Modes----✓
Price$21.99from $26.99from $31.99DIY~$85 (beta)

DIY No PCB is a build-it-yourself spec (GitHub) - not sold here. Vail Summit is in beta.

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