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Review Summary For : Morserino-32
Reviews: 10MSRP: 99.00
Description:
Features of the Morserino-32:

The features currently implemented are as follows:

Hardware
ESP32 Microcontroller w/ WiFi, Bluetooth & LoRa
OLED Display (128 x 64 pixels, monochrome)
1 status line
3 line text screen with 15 line buffer (you can scroll back)
Comes with a pair of capacitive touch paddles
User interface through one Rotary Encoder and one Push Button switch
Connections for:
Transceiver
Audio in (for Morse decoder) and Line-out (for things like iCW etc)
Headphone output
Capacitive touch paddles (which are included)
External Paddle or Straight Key (Straight Key currently for Decoder mode only)
Power supply:
LiPo battery (standard batter as used in quadcopters etc.) 600 – 1200 mAh recommended
USB Power for charging (Micro USB Connector)
Deep sleep function (including automatic time out)
Battery switch to disconnect battery completely
Firmware Update through WiFi
CW Keyer
Speed variable with encoder (5-50 wpm)
Built-in capacitive touch paddles or external paddles
Polarity of paddle can be changed (dots on left or right paddle)
Iambic A, B and Ultimatic mode
Iambic B parameters (timing) configurable, independently for dots and dashes
Pitch control
Output volume control
Optional ACS (Automatic Character Spacing)
CW Trainer (Code generator)
Speed variable with encoder (5-50 wpm)
Generates random character groups, call signs, common CW abbreviations incl. Q-Groups, common English words
Select which characters to be output (Koch method, or combination of alpha, numerals, interpunction, pro signs)
Define length of words to be output
Increase inter-character space (like Farnsworth method)
Increase inter-word space
Optional: output each word twice
Can also play text files in Morse Code, these can be uploaded through WiFi
Files can contain ASCII text and pro-signs
Words in files can also be played randomly
CW Echo Trainer (Challenge / Response)
Morserino-32 prompts you with a word in CW, and you have to respond by repeating it with the paddle
Large variety of words, as in the CW Trainer
Ideal for learning to read Morse code in your head!
CW Decoder (from straight key) or with audio input
Check and improve the quality of your straight key fist by using the decoder
Decode Morse code received by a shortwave receiver
CW Transceiver
Using LoRa (Long Range WiFi) in the 432 MHz ISM Band!
Great for learning how to conduct QSOs in CW
Ideal for group learning or learning with a teacher / mentor
You can also use Morserino-32 for iCW (CW over Internet using the Mumble protocol)
Firmware can be updated over WiFi
See video below
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.morserino.info/morserino-32.html
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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KK7SS Rating: 2021-06-21
The best self contained CW Improver ever Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Every thing mentioned by the two reviewers below me decided me to buy it.
6 days from door to door, 1 day for an easy build (poor eye sight and hand tremors slow me down) and worked 100% from the first switch-on.
The hardest part for me was programming the lessons - but worth the effort. I soon discioered that my (QRS) keying was terrible! But this little wonder has been helping me improve my 'fist'.
Board revision now up to 4.3, firmware at 4.1.
I strongly recommend reading the construction guide before starting (as recommended) Well worth the money.
K5BDH Rating: 2021-06-19
Great Tool for improving CW skills Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Purchased the morserino-32 kit recently. Super easy to build and worked perfectly right off the bat. Enjoy all the features, most especially the echo trainer segment. It certainly helps on both sending and copying skills. Highly recommend this kit if you're looking to take your CW skills to the next level.
W6HDG Rating: 2021-06-09
Fabulous CW Trainer kit Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I first saw the Morserino 32 at Friedrichshafen in 2018. Willi, OE1WKL had designed an amazing Morse code trainer. It was a fun and easy kit to build (1-2 hrs with light soldering required). I've used it ever since to improve CW head copy speed. It has functions which would require several PC programs for copying and another keying device to practice sending. I'd much rather have this tiny portable device. At the reasonable price charged, it is no wonder that Willi has sold 4000 of these so far. Don't hesitate. Willi is now shipping v2 and he keeps improving the software. What a delight to be part of this cool project.
W2DAB Rating: 2021-03-20
Best tool for learning CW! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have to say that I was surprised at how central to my learning the Morserino32 is. The kit was not a beginner kit, nor out of reach for patient soldering and following instructions. The assembly manual is on the site and very clear. My favorite 'mode' is echo. I've spend literally hundreds of hours using mine and it keeps on ticking! Highly recommend.
KF4HR Rating: 2021-03-19
Excellent product! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Easy and fun to build. Mine worked without any problems. Lot's of fun-to-use features. Assembly instructions and User Manual are well laid out and easy to understand (available on manufacturers website). I use my M-32 everyday. An amazing CW tool.

KF4HR
TF1OL Rating: 2021-03-19
Waist of money Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
No instruction in the package. Used Youtube.
Never got it to work. The screen in arabic. never got into the menu to reset. Never got the paddle to work.
Waist of money. do not buy. Use regular paddle key insted.
Rater expensive trial.
KY4DS Rating: 2021-02-21
Most fun way to practice CW Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I'm glad for the sites and apps that teach and train CW, but I can only spend so much time copying with my keyboard.

Training on the Morserino is much more fun than those other methods. It is much more fun to add sending practice with your key than it is just copying via pen + paper pad or computer.

The Morserino is for HEAD COPY, which was very challenging to me when I first started. However, there are a wide variety of training options and every parameter is customizable. For example, the callsign generator can be configured to limit callsigns to 3, 4, 5, 6 or unlimited length. You can reduce difficulty to something manageable and it will not take long for you to see improvement. I have only used the practice modes, but there are also modes for learning.

I haven't started head copy until purchasing the Morserino, but it is my preferred method of practicing. I still depend on keyboard + text editor, but it's clear to me the morserino has helped improve sending and receiving on the air.

Highly recommend for anyone learning or practicing morse code - most fun and effective method I've experienced and this has replaced all my other training tools.
W0ZEN Rating: 2020-07-20
Easy build, Fun to use Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have wanted to learn CW for quite a while now. I tried various smart phone apps but I never found one that held my attention. The Morserino-32 is a blast to use!

When first i put it together i had a problem with the speaker not working. The folks at Morserino-32.io support group were able to point out exactly what place I missed while soldering and, sure enough, a quick couple of dabs with the iron and all was well. Product support is outstanding!
KD0JPE Rating: 2019-06-26
Fantastic Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Ordered the kit and, after a short wait, received it in the mail. The top acrylic plate arrived cracked (don't know how it happened, the kit was very well packed) but Willi promptly sent me a new one with no questions asked.

The kit was a simple build and was completed in within an hour. The functionality and options are amazing and well worth the price of the kit. I plan to order a second one to utilize the LoRA functionality with a family member who wants to learn the code.
WB9JPH Rating: 2019-04-23
Outstanding! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I put the kit together and had a microscopic bit of solder - that I could not see - causing a problem.

I emailed the designer and he told me exactly where to look based on the symptoms I described; Willi even provided a picture of the circuit board with the potential problem areas circled. Still did not see anything. Used a stiff bristle toothbrush and some acetone to clean the area around the pins that might be the problem.

That did the trick. Works like a champ now.

I wanted the Morserino so I can decode my bug sending so I learn to send as much like an electronic keyer as possible. The CW Decode feature works like a champ for this purpose.

A good friend likes his electronic keyer so he tried his paddle in the keyer mode and again the Morserino worked like a champ - even displaying my friends sending.

I hope to do another review in a few months.

So far, I am impressed with both the device and Willi's customer care.

Based on what I have experienced so far I think this is a worthwhile expenditure for individuals like myself and clubs that want to teach CW.