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Nehem11e edited this page Sep 4, 2025
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This is a little device that lets you plug a Morse code key or paddle into a computer or mobile phone.
It's similar to the HamRadioSolutions USB Adapter (aka the "VBand adapter"), but has additional functionality:
| Feature | Vail Adapter | VBand Adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Works with VBand | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Works with Vail | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Works in background (screen saver or other window focus) | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Sidetone generation | ✔️ | ❌ |
| RX tone generation | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Hardware keyer (can be used with other software) | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Available for purchase, fully assembled | ✔️(contact [email protected]) | ✔️ |
| Free/Libre Open Source Software | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Free firmware updates | ✔️ | ❓ |
Video: Ary's adapter connected to a mobile phone
Building one automatically makes you cool, so there's nobody in this category!
Vail Server: https://vail.woozle.org/#
- Use this site to change settings on your vail adapter.
- To have a QSO with others online or a group CW party.
- Practice your copy listening to fortunes
- Listen to yourself with the Echo feature
VBand Server: https://hamradio.solutions/vband/
- To have a QSO with others online or a group CW party.
Morse Invaders: https://morseinvaders.com/
- Highly Addictive game to practice your sending and protect the city from falling words
RF Keeper: https://ke9bos.com/
- Practice Sending Words with vail adapter or practice copying QSOs, States and Callsigns
Morse Code Battle Ship: https://tools.hamradioduo.com/morse-battleship/
- Try to target your enemy turrets before they get yours
Morse Code Checker: https://tools.hamradioduo.com/cw-checker/
- This tool tells you how good your Morse Code sending is. Measuring the ratio of your dits and dahs as well as spacing.
- Also very good for tuning a bug!
Morse ATC: http://morseatc.s3-website.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/
- Try your hand at air traffic control with Morse Code
There is a Vail Discord run by Vail user K6JSC.