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@@czxc53ca8b80a_kono I know. It’s awesome. ruclips.net/user/shortsbLilhRxyX3A?si=IZ3Pi1y_iqnwvk-p 73!

That's amazing. How much power were you running? I tried calling a few times and had a nice little run on 80 meters, a few contacts on 40, but not much luck other than that at 5 watts with my wire antenna. So, almost all S&P for me, which I like. 73 Ron

Hi Ivan, at first I wasn't so happy. Two things - the screen interface and the physical interface. For the menus, I was used to Icom, which is better (for me). The 7300 or what I have, the 705, is very intuitive. But I'm familiar with the Yaesu now and it's good. For the physical interface, I got used to it pretty quickly. The quick band changing is poor and you have to remember that when switching, but you get used to that, too. It's tightly packed around the VFO but yes, it's okay. I'm used to it now and quite like it. Great receiver. 73 Ron

@ve3sif Thanks for your opinion. I have a similar story. I gave two chances Yaesu, but every time I sold it and came back to ICOM 7300, 705, 7610. Now I had to sell all the expensive equipment, I bought third time FTDX10 and it seems to me, that I can use it )))

Thanks, Günter. It's humble but it works for me :) 73

@@ralphnunn3 it was fun. I’m keen to do some portable ops in the snow this winter. Hope to see you on the air! 73

Not sure why. It came that way pre-assembled. I have to disable the swr protection. The suggestion is that there’s an issue with the T507. I’m not a builder though - at least not for something this small. But I might try to fix it when I get chance

Oh. And the new issue I have is no transmit on 80 meters which did work for a while. I’m trying to like this radio.

@@miketaylor6700 thanks Mike. I did (finally) update the firmware and that did help. Receive is much better too and I love the new filtering. I’ll keep playing with the settings but it is already better. 73

No, I don't think I have enough radios :) I've been asked to do a video on the little qrp radios I use. I'll try to do that. My newest portable QRP radio is the Mountain Topper MTR-4B and I always go for that one. Maybe because it's new to me. But it's a joy to operate, very quiet receivers, solid construction - no mechanical issues, firmware updates, or big menus. I'm keen to try the new MTR-3B. Thanks for watching. 73 Ron

Thanks 73

@@janiceemery2008 thanks Janice 🙂

Hi Mary, I don't use a tuner. The end fed antennas I use work for 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters without a tuner. This is the one I was using in the video www.hyendcompany.nl/antenna/portable_mini_hyendfed_antenne

I think I used a 240-43 ferrite. The design is based on HF kits mini end fed so 2 primary and 14 secondary turns. It was an easy build, even for me, and worked really well. Maybe my total cost at the time was about $40 CDN. www.hfkits.nl/beschrijving-mini-aanpassingstrafo-end-fed-antenne/ ruclips.net/video/5KgyaDQ2IuE/видео.htmlsi=t_TV33gbQ0uPZEBH

@ve3sif Looks like I am going to have to give this one a go. Thanks for the reply!

How is it full of tuna salad?

Thanks so much, James. I was thinking about cw when I chose my call sign. 73 Ron

@@MyHamRadioJourney I love the 705, but no it doesn’t have an internal tuner. I currently use the LDG Z100 plus with my 705, when I need a tuner. In the field I usually don’t use one as my antenna gives me four bands without needing a tuner, sometimes five bands (80 meters if I use a longer antenna). The mAT 705 is a great small tuner made for the 705. Here’s some tuner video ruclips.net/video/5VAMhklORHk/видео.htmlsi=nNfVKC-Ukq-6b7yo 73 Ron

The Icom AH-705 is the matching tuner from Icom. Works great but is another small box to carry and hook up. (n4gf)

Thank you!

Thanks Mike! Love my efhf! 73

@@miketaylor6700 thanks! Yes, all at 5 watts. 73 Ron

thanks! Yes, that's Bauer the bush dog checking out my connection :)

@@VE3FAL1Fred thanks Fred! 73 Ron

@@tangjinbh4fdj970 for the Icom 705 I preferred the mAT tuner. It interfaces with the radio perfectly. But it’s only for the 705 so the T1 is more versatile. If you’re looking for something for multiple radios, I would look at the T1.

Thanks, Ron. These little radios sure pack a lot of features into a small package. This was a fun activation. 72 Ron

Thanks! I have a lot of fun with the small qrp radios. 72 Ron

thanks! It was a quick one, but a fun one.

The JBL does give a better sound (to me) but not as portable. I think my mini speaker may be giving up - tried it today with the truSDX and heard a lot of static. It has been through many, many portable ops sessions. If you do look at the JBL, make sure it has a cable connection and isn't just bluetooth. Code is awesome. I do hope you give it a try and maybe soon I'll see you on the air! 73 Ron

thanks, Dewayne. glad you like the videos. 73 Ron

Yes it will work. Your output will be lower because it’s only 9 volts but it will work and some ops like to use 9 volt batteries. Ron

@@ve3sif Thank you Ron. Thanks to you I am almost setup to listen and maybe try some of the SKCC Special Events. Thank You

Ron, the power poles that you attached to the leads, is that connecting to the power cord that came with the radio? I assume you will put power poles on that cord correct? What size are the power poles you used? The power cord that came with the MT is really small wire. Thank You

@@janiceemery2008 Hi Janice, I used what I had, which were these from Amazon: CESFONJER Powerpole Quick Connect Battery Connectors - 10 Pair Quick Disconnect 30A 600V Power Connector Battery Plug+terminals Red Black Note that when I attach powerpole connectors, I solder them, not just crimp them, 73 Ron

I don't think 12.2 v will be a problem. As for my SWR,. the indicator on my QMX has never functioned properly unfortunately even though it was factory built. 73 Ron

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@@Mr3bairs Hi Jeff, thank you. I’m really liking the MTR. Have you got a key, power, earbuds and antenna sorted out yet? I need to work on my copying, too. And sending. I found (and still find) the slower speed events helpful like the weekly K1USN slow speed test and the monthly SKCC weekend sprint. Lately I’ve been working through the CW Academy material on my own and I’m thinking of signing up for the September session if I can make it work with my schedule. Lots of resources on the internet to help with code. Not like the old days of practicing with a record 😀 Have fun with your new Mountain Topper! I’m looking forward to seeing you on the air for a cw qso. 73 Ron

@@ve3sif Thanks Ron, hope to get you in the logs soon. I do have the BamaKey TP-III already and have been using it. I also have the 3ah Talent Cell, and a pair of old Sony headphones. I will probably use the LEFS 40-10 that I already have for POTA. I live in an HOA so I have been putting up a 17' whip in the backyard with my FT-891 and that has done well. I am a member of LICW but have not been to many sessions yet. I hope to get out and do an activation soon. I have several state parks close by that have good areas to setup in. Once again thanks for the reply and look forward to more videos. 73 Jeff

@@Utahforrest thanks Forrest! Nice DX!! The next time I’m out I’ll give 40 meters a listen early in the morning for DX. I’m really liking the Mountain Topper. When I was making this video I was reminded of how quiet the receiver is. Hope to hear you on the air sometime. It would be great to work p2p, mtr to mtr. 73 Ron

Hi, yes changing the battery solved the problem completely. If you want to change a stored message, go to message entry - enter your new message and then store it in the same memory button as the one you want to overwrite. It will save the new message. 73 Ron

@@ВикторАрзютов-е1ъ thank you 73 Ron

@@ВикторАрзютов-е1ъ thanks. I was very happy to find a fix. I need to think more about chokes for portable ops. I’m wondering about building one into my homebrew transformer. 73 Ron

@@ve3sif GOOD IUCK !!!!