Manager


Manager - NA4M
Manager Notes

Reviews For: Mizuho PR-3S

Category: QRP Accessories

eMail Subscription

Registered users are allowed to subscribe to specific review topics and receive eMail notifications when new reviews are posted.
Review Summary For : Mizuho PR-3S
Reviews: 2MSRP:
Description:
System mount for MX-xxS series handheld transceiver, CW-2S sidetone/QSK unit and PL-xxS series amplifier
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.qsl.net/ku4qd/mizuho
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
0025
K8ESE Rating: 2021-04-13
Mizuho PR-3 mounts Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I own two of these mounts...I have two of these mounts complete with the Mizuho mx radio, CW 2S unit, and amplifier for 6 and 15 meters. It is just a "grab and go" when I want to go anywhere with them to work qrp. I have all Mizuho AN and qrp "nano" dipoles antennas for all bands. I do have the Mizuho MX radios for all HF bands to use if I want to. I really like this Mizuho rack mount! I just carry it by the mounting bracket like a handle. I power the amplifiers by a lithium 12 volt motorcycle lightweight 1 lb battery which I have a matching charger for it. I have the option of using a solar panel also. Worked alot of stations using just 2 watts many times.
KU4QD Rating: 2002-11-13
Creates a nice monoband SSB/CW QRP station Time Owned: more than 12 months.
The PR-3S is a "system" mounting bracket for the Mizuho MX-xxS series SSB/CW monoband handhelds. The way the bracket works is that you take screws out of the side of the handheld, insert the HT into the PR-3S, and then screw the transceiver into the bracket. You then do the same for the CW-2S and the matching amplifier. The end result is a very nice monoband SSB/CW mobile/portable/mini-base station transceiver, particularly when you use an external key and/or the MS-1 speaker/mic. Of course, it's effectively no longer an HT, but it does make a very interesting and functional addition to a QRP ham shack. The picture shows an MX-7S/CW-2S/PL-7S 40m station setup this way.

The PR-3S is another inexpensive and very creative accessory Mizuho created for this series. I like to use my HTs as HTs, but a second MX-21S is something I am planning on, and I do intend on setting up 15 and 40 meter monoband stations this way. It's a neat little bracket.