Morning Morse Code w/ Mountain Topper MTR5B - 2/23/24

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It’s no secret that I love Mountain Toppers. They’re so simple and work great for portable CW. I recently got my hands on a MTR5B to compliment my MTR4B and MTR3B. Fun time trying it out for the first time during a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation at Tuskegee National Forest (K-4451) on 2/23/24.
I know the sidetone is a little too loud in the recording, and my keying with the pressure paddle is rough at best. Sorry about that!
Thank you for joining along & 72! dit dit
Gear Used on this Activation:
Radio - LNR Precision Mountain Topper MTR5B (no longer available new)
SWR Meter - N6ARA MiniSWR - Assembled 20-80M
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Battery - Goal Zero Venture 35 with Nomad 10 Solar Panel
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PD Cable for Mountain Topper (also used an adapter for the MTR3B)
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Antenna - Alex Loop Walkham (newer version, mine doesn't have the SWR indicator)
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Earbuds - Elgin Ruckus
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CW Paddles - VK3IL Pressure Paddle V2
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Knee Board - Tufteln
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Audio Recorder - Sony ICD-UX570
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Zipper Pouch for Accessories
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Field Notes Graph Paper Notepads
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My Favorite Logging Pens
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Chapters:
Intro & MTR5B - 00:00
On the Air - 02:13
Gear Discussion & Thoughts on MTR5B - 26:38
QSO Map - 32:20

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Комментарии : 27

@janiceemery2008 5 месяцев назад

Love the video Aaron. You are always so settled on your videos. I hope one day to get one of those Mountain Toppers but, I told myself, I have to learn CW first before I can buy one. I hope that happens one day. Thank you for sharing Aaron. Keep them coming.

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the kind words. & you can do it! Learning CW just takes time and determination. 73!

@n4jaw 5 месяцев назад

Hello Aaron, it has been a long time. Nice to work you yesterday from K-7956 Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. If you were using your Mountain Topper, its was solid here in Louisville, KY. Thanks for the QSO 73 Jim

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

It was great to get in your log again Jim! Been too long. Hope you’re doing well. I was using my FT-991A at home when I hunted you. 73 and catch you again soon!

@brian-k3es680 5 месяцев назад

Hi Aaron, I am using pressure paddles almost exclusively for my field activations. Three things: I build mine with some closed cell foam under the heat shrink wrapper, which gives me better grip for holding it stable. My most frequent miss is from not having finger or thumb positioned over the sensor. Pressure paddles don't work well for me with very cold fingers, because I lose the needed tactile feedback.

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

Good tips! I think you’re right that adding a little thickness for grip would be helpful. They work very well, almost too accurate. lol

@brianve7jyd943 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Pard - another good one 73

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Brian! 73 my friend

@Kinetic79 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing with us! And appreciate the gear review section :)

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

Always fun to share! 73

@cw.only.channel 5 месяцев назад

Great as always 73

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

TU!

@WKMG365 5 месяцев назад

Good day out! Tnx - Mat

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Mat!

@toddhowell2299 5 месяцев назад

Nice score. That's about the best band combo for portable.

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

Completely agree! One of those 5 bands is pretty much always open. I really like having 17 & 15 on it for afternoon activations.

@Matt61702 5 месяцев назад

The same thing happens to me when switching from a traditional paddle to the pressure paddle 😂 it’s almost TOO accurate

@w4arb 5 месяцев назад

Exactly!! It’s not the key’s fault, it just shows how sloppy my keying actually is 😅

@elsuperpollo2273 4 месяца назад

Sweet, video Aaron I'm getting ready to take the General exam soon. One step closer so I can learn cw finally then take the extra before Christmas this year. What kind of antenna setup is that again, and that kneeboard contraption im curious to know. Take care 73, kq4hcu

@w4arb 4 месяца назад

Thanks my friend! Very cool on getting ready to take the General. Look forward to hearing you on the air! The antenna is an Alex Loop magnetic loop, and the knee board is made by Tufteln. Here are the links to them: Antenna - Alex Loop Walkham (newer version, mine doesn't have the SWR indicator) www.dxengineering.com/parts/alx-loop-pre-at Knee Board - Tufteln tufteln.com/products/knee-board-field-desk

@elsuperpollo2273 4 месяца назад

I appreciate it brother