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Gear

Closer Look: TalentCell 12V 6Ah battery pack

Post author By WB0ISG
Post date February 26, 2021
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When poking around the internet for battery packs, this item from TalentCell piqued my interest due to its ability to supply 12V in an affordable package. The case is put together with screws. It’s begging to be opened up to discover what’s inside. Thankfully, the contents are exactly were as advertised on Amazon. Inside are […]

Tags 12V, 18650, amateur radio, battery pack, ham radio, mtr3b, POTA, qcx, qcx+, qcx-mini, qrp, rechargeable, SOTA, TalentCell, usb

Gear Modifications

MTR3b: Power Jack Modification

Post author By WB0ISG
Post date February 26, 2021
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The Mountain Topper 3 Bander, or MTR3b, is a famous radio and for good reason. It’s a compact, lightweight radio that gets you on 20m, 30m, and 40m. It sips power yet has a 5W output. It has a nice receiver. It’s ruggedly built. However, the power jack didn’t match any other piece of equipment […]

Tags 18650, amateur radio, battery, ham radio, mountain topper, mtr3b, POTA, power, qrp, SOTA, TalentCell