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Discovery TX-500 - Military Style Portable Transceiver
SKU Part Number:
TX-500
Tailored for adventure, for extremes, for using in places unattainable before, with no sacrifice of performance or features.
The Lab599 Discovery...
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£1,195.00
£995.83
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The Lab599 Discovery covers 160-6 meters, all modes, with a maximum power output of 10 W. It comes with true desktop-radio features, like auto-notch, noise reduction, and RX/TX EQ.
The transceiver has a built-in fast Panadaptor, for easier search for new contacts and evaluation of band conditions wherever you are, at any time.
Features:
- Splash proof and Dustproof Portable Software-Defined Radio
- 160-6-meter ham bands
- General ‘receive’ coverage 0.5 - 56.0MHz
- All modes: SSB, CW, DIG, AM, FM
- High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP
- Current drain as low as 100 mA in ‘receive’ mode (backlight on, preamp off, no signal)
- External power supply DC 9-15V, 1 to 3A typical in transmit
- High-contrast LCD with 256×128px
- High-performance real-time Panadaptor (48 kHz wide)
- On-line firmware updates
- Rear folding kickstands for viewing angle and transportation
- Ultra-compact size (H×W×D): 90mm (3.5") × 207mm (8.1") × 21mm (0.8 ")
- Weight: 0.55Kg (19,4oz).
- Adjustable output power 1—10W
- Digital Hi-Performance Filtering (4 receive, 2 transmit)
- 48 kHz Build-in HI Speed Panadaptor
- I/Q Output
Built-in Panadaptor - The transceiver features a built-in high-performance Panadaptor, for better search for new contacts and evaluation of band conditions — wherever you are, at any time. In receive mode, current drain can be as low as 100 mA — a unique feature on the market. Transmit efficiency is also excellent, with improved battery life.
Unique form-factor - The Lab599 Discovery unique form-factor allow operate from anywhere. The transceiver is only 30 mm thick, including knobs, weighing only 0.55 kg. Fold out the kickstands at the rear for use on a desktop or picnic table.
11 Discrete RF Bandpass Filters - Discovery TX-500 has 11 discrete RF bandpass filters. The RF signal is only passed through one of the band-pass filters — any out-of-range signals are rejected.
Aluminium Alloy Body - The transceiver's body is made of durable aluminium by the method of precision milling, to ensure a unique shock protection and provide good heat removal from the output part of the transmitter.
Well Shielded Inner Units - To achieve high sensitivity of the transceiver, separate functional units are isolated from mutual influence and external interference by partitioning walls installed in the device case.
Dust and Liquid Protection - Thanks to the liquid-protected housing and the absence of through-holes, spatter resistant plugs, valcoders with sealing rings, the transceiver will work reliably in extreme conditions, giving you real pleasure from traveling. The case is also covered with a layer of black anodizing substance, to maintain an attractive appearance for a long time, even during extreme operation.
Other Features:
- Internal CW keyer with 10-300СPM range
- 100 general-purpose memories store VFOs, modes, etc.
- CW keyer memory with 4 cells for 20 seconds each
- Voice message memory with 2 cells for 20 seconds each
- Computer control via USB
- Full remote-control command set (with Kenwood emulates)
- One-click online firmware upgrades (with free PC software)
Included in Box:
- Speaker-microphone
- CAT cable for on-line software update
- Power cable for external power source DC 9 -15V (battery not included)
- Headset and mic adapter with PTT (3.5mm jack)
- CW adapter (3.5mm jack)
- Additional connector GX12 type, 7 pins
Receiver* Specifications:
- Sensitivity: Noise Floor (MDS), 500 Hz DSP filter: –141 dBm (14 MHz, Preamp-on)
- Blocking Gain Compression Dynamic Range, 500 Hz. BW: 129 dB (14 MHz, 2 kHz offset, Preamp-off)
- Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range: 14 MHz, 20/5/2 kHz, offset: 119/108/106 dB
- Quadrature down-sampling mixer compatible with PC-based SDR (software defined radio) applications
- Receiver I / Q outputs for PC soundcard
- Switchable low-noise preamp and attenuator
- 3-band receive audio equalizer
- 4 adjustable digital filters
- Automatic notch filtering
- Adjustable noise reduction and noise blanking
- Audio Output ext. speaker, 3W typ.
Transmitter* Specifications:
- Adjustable output, 1 to 10W PEP
- Rugged, SWR and temperature-protected final amplifier stage
- Carrier Suppression > 50dB typ.
- Harmonic / Spurious Outputs > 50dB below carrier
- CW Sidetone/Transmit offset 400-1200Hz, adjustable
- Speaker-microphone with PTT
- 3-band microphone audio equalizer
- 2 adjustable digital filters
- DSP RF speech processing for excellent 'punch'
* Specifications apply only within ham bands except as noted. All measurements taken with 13.8 VDC supply.
CE - FCC. Amateur Radio Operation Only.
Features:
- Splash proof and Dustproof Portable Software-Defined Radio
- 160-6-meter ham bands
- General ‘receive’ coverage 0.5 - 56.0MHz
- All modes: SSB, CW, DIG, AM, FM
- High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP
- Current drain as low as 100 mA in ‘receive’ mode (backlight on, preamp off, no signal)
- External power supply DC 9-15V, 1 to 3A typical in transmit
- High-contrast LCD with 256×128px
- High-performance real-time Panadaptor (48 kHz wide)
- On-line firmware updates
- Rear folding kickstands for viewing angle and transportation
- Ultra-compact size (H×W×D): 90mm (3.5") × 207mm (8.1") × 21mm (0.8 ")
- Weight: 0.55Kg (19,4oz).
- Adjustable output power 1—10W
- Digital Hi-Performance Filtering (4 receive, 2 transmit)
- 48 kHz Build-in HI Speed Panadaptor
- I/Q Output
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Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]