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USER MANUAL

HF/50MHz Transceiver

TX-500

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Summary of Contents for Discovery TX-500

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL HF 50MHz Transceiver TX 500 ...

Page 2: ... Controls end user interface Protections Basic Operations Advanced Operating Accessories Firmware Upgrades Remote Control Menu Functions Maintenance Specifications Table of contents 2 3 4 8 10 15 17 19 20 21 26 28 ...

Page 3: ...tion in either bright sunshine or low light thanks to a multi mode backlight The transceiver parameters and functions will also make it possible to successfully use the unit at a home station or as a mobile version Record low current consumption in reception mode up to 110 mA will extend the battery life providing for longer stay on the air without recharging Because the TX 500 is a software defin...

Page 4: ... Unlock VFO Step VFO Power On Off Band Up Down Basic mode Passband filter Menu mode Receiver gain control RX mode Monitor volume TX mode Tune VFO A B Menu Settings RX TX offset Bottom function keys DEVICE BODY AND CONTROLS Controls end user interface 4 Front view ...

Page 5: ...D 2 DC 9 15V 1 PHONE 2 DYNAMIC MIC 3 PTT 4 PHONE 5 MIC DC 6 GND 1 PTT 2 PTT OUT 3 AUDIO OUT 4 AUX Q 5 AUX I 6 AUDIO IN 7 GND 2 5 6 1 2 4 5 6 3 4 3 2 1 7 1 Microphone Speaker REM DATA 1 4 5 3 2 CW KEY ANT CAT 4 3 1 2 1 GND 2 RX 3 DC USB 4 TX 1 GND 2 5 3 NC 4 NC 5 Antenna 50Ohm ...

Page 6: ...ay USER INTERFACE 1 9 Function buttons 2 Information bar title EQ RX EQ TX CRM ECHO VOX D METR TX RX mode Clock battery low Autogain control delay 1 10 Hight temperature alert Clock Supply voltage Step VFO Step RIT XIT Hz or LOCK VFO VFO offset Hz RIT XIT 6 ...

Page 7: ...ck 2 5 Graph bar A C B D F G E L H I J K Noise reduction ON Noise blanking ON Notch filter ON Attenuator ON Monitor ON VOX ON Speech compression ON Preamp ON Echo speech ON Squelch ON Split mode effect ON Virtual intermediate frequency ON Power output PWR SWR MIC ALC Transmit mode Power output NUM SWR NUM Receive mode S meter 7 Pan adapter 8 Menu Menu Up Menu Down Function buttons Receiving or tra...

Page 8: ...ansceiver will not turn on You must connect the external power supply correctly please see the pinout of the power connector in the section Controls end user interface OVERHEAT PROTECTION The transceiver has an internal protection against the overheating of the output stage of the transmitter If the TX continuous mode is too long the output stage as well as the transceiver body can be heated up If...

Page 9: ...1 0 If the SWR value is 3 0 or more the SWR indicator on the display will be inverse the transceiver will automatically reduce the power output If the value of SWR is greater than 3 0 then the output power will decrease more ATTENTION Use a tuned antenna with a wave impedance of 50 ohms this is ideal max output power or use a matching device automatic or manual tuner Protections 9 ...

Page 10: ...f a menu parameter rotate MTUNE MULTI large knob To exit the menu push F again BAND SELECTION The TX 500 covers the 160 6 m amateur bands Characteristics of each band are summarized below Basic Operations Power supply Speaker microphone Connect antenna Unfold Leg AF GAIN Controls receiver AF gain volume Left side Right side Best DX Rang Mhz Band m 160 80 60 40 30 20 1 8 2 0 3 5 4 0 5 3 5 4 7 0 7 3...

Page 11: ...ata rather than voice VFOs A and B The TX 500 provides two VFOs Use of VFO B is optional Each VFO has independent frequency mode and filter settings VFO A normally controls both the receive and transmit frequency Most contacts occur between stations tuned to about the same frequency VFO B can serve as a holding register for a second frequency of interest then swapped with VFO A as needed see A B T...

Page 12: ...S Voice Modes SSB AM FM Choose a mode Tap D to select A B F or G mode MON Monitor Push N MON in the bottom line for MON on Hold PTT to set the voice monitor level rotate MAF GAIN knob High MON settings may result in audio clipping or distortion Start with 3 to 5 Do not use the hand speaker mic at the same time as monitor F function in voice modes A B F G Adjust mic gain level Push METR and select ...

Page 13: ...in top line and rotate TUNE MULTI or tap F 14 VOX CW time ms METR You can switch the transmit bar graph from MIC ALC PWR SWR PWR Num SWR Num by tapping N METR in the top line Rotate MTUNE MULTI knob CW modes CW CWR To swith modes tap D to select C CW normal In some cases an interfering received signal can be eliminated by switching to D CW reverse using long push D CWPITH Set sidetone pitch using ...

Page 14: ...itions systems The NB setting is adjusted in the same way as NR see above NF in SSB and AM modes B turns on auto notch which locates and suppresses one or more carriers automatically Push N NF to enable or disable the Notch Filter TONE Transmission tone The transceiver will transmit a single tone Pressing Tone N TONE again puts the transceiver in RX mode A long press of TONE displays the selection...

Page 15: ...Many audio generated data transmissions can be heard on the bands using PSK31 RTTY JT65 and other modes A computer sound card and appropriate software are normally used DIG mode is provided for this purpose Unlike SSB modes DIG disables MIC and enables use AUDIO cable connector REM DATA Also DIG mode has individual audio level settings Upper sideband is the default RX TX switching can be via CAT c...

Page 16: ...n to the DX station RECEIVE AUDIO EQUALIZATION RX EQ The TX 500 provides 3 bands of receive audio equalization via the F 18 EQL RX menu entry EQ RX can compensate for physical acoustics of the room headphones internal speaker external speaker tailoring the audio to your personal preference TRANSMIT AUDIO EQUALIZATION TX EQ Most microphones including the TX 500 will provide good audio quality with ...

Page 17: ...ource DC 9 15V with 3A FUSE MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE ADAPTER WITH PTT With this adapter you can connect a regular headset or microphone and headphones The adapter also has a PTT button to control TX RX 17 AUDIO CABLE You can use digital modes Audio Data Modes with this cable The cable connects to the PC the connectors are used a microphone PC 3 5 mm jack and headphones PC 3 5 mm jack GND V FUSE MI...

Page 18: ... via included CAT cable It has an PL2303 chipset and uses driver that can be downloaded from www lab599 com CW ADAPTER With this adapter you can connect a CW key through a 3 5mm jack connector Key reverse can be enabled in the menu Accessories 18 3 5 mm jack CW key USB 2 0 ...

Page 19: ... new firmware In the TX 500 utility select the downloaded new firmware file and select the com port to which the TX 500 transceiver is connected While holding the third top function key turn A the TX 500 The screen will display The loader is waiting Сlick update on the utility the software update process you will see on the computer screen and TX 500 screen Do not turn off the computer and the tra...

Page 20: ...ble see page Accesories Third party logging and contesting software is available for various computers and operating systems Select KENWOOD TS 2000 as the target radio Its САТ Interface is fully compatible with the KENWOOD TS 2000 s CAT Command set COM PORT SETTINGS RIG Type TS 2000 Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity NONE Stop bits 1 20 CAT USB cable USB 2 0 ...

Page 21: ...uency such that it is equal to the frequency of the tone at which the operator wishes to copy CW This automatically zero beats the TX signal with the QSO partner s received signal Different operators prefer to listen to different tone frequencies CW Pitch enables the operators to set the offset to their preferred tone Default 700Hz 03 CW Speed Defines the speed of the built in Auto Keyer Adjust th...

Page 22: ... 0 All other Modes 0 08 Power TX Power Adjustment TX Power Adjustable with MTUNE MULTI Adjustable in percentage of maximum TX power from 10 to 100 Default 100 09 GAIN MIC DIG TX Audio Gain Level Adjustment for Voice and Digi Modes MIC Microphone Gain adjustable from 1 to 100 DIG TX Audio Gain adjustable from 1 to 100 Default MIC 20 DIG 20 10 NR Level Noise Reduction Level Select SubMenu adjust wit...

Page 23: ...Delay to a higher value i e 400ms reduces the relay clicking noise Setting to 100ms enables Fast Semi Break in 15 AM FM Enable Disable AM FM Modes Adjust with TUNE MULTI Must be set by band Many operators do not use AM or FM Mode below 29 MHz especially in Region One where IARU recommendations discourage use of these modes below 29 MHz When operating hf contests these modes are not used Disabling ...

Page 24: ...om 0 1 to 5 0 Shift Adjustable from 100 to 100 Defaults AVG 5 Scale 2 7 Shift 20 21 TIME Set Clock Time Hour Min Select SubMenu adjust value with MTUNE MULTI 22 Corr TIME Clock Accuracy Adjustment You can speed up or slow down the clock with this adjustment Adjustable with MTUNE MULTI from 63 to 126 Defaults 0 23 TX Metr SWR Num PWR Num SWR PWR ALC MIC Select parameter with MTUNE MULTI Selection d...

Page 25: ...acklight adjustment Select parametr with TUNE MULTI dimly night mode brightly bright display auto night mode when any key is pressed the bright display turns on for a short time Defaults brightly DEFAULT SETTINGS To reset to default settings hold I and press A button To save user settings monitor the state of the clock battery If the low battery B appears on the display replace the internal watch ...

Page 26: ...1 5 mm unscrew the TUNE MENU knob Required tools and parts 1 Hex key 1 5 mm 2 Hex key 3 mm 3 Battery CR 2032 2 With hex 3mm unscrew the bolts indicated in the scheme 3 With hex 3mm loosen the bolts shown in the scheme 180 degrees on both sides CLOCK BATTERY REPLACEMENT ...

Page 27: ...Maintenance 27 4 Remove the top cover Since the top cover is mounted on internal connectors it is remove with effort 5 Replace the battery CR 2032 Reassemble the transceiver in reverse order ...

Page 28: ...ature 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 Adjustable output 1 to 10W Rugged SWR and temperatur...

Page 29: ...e control command set with kenwood emulates One click online firmware upgrades with free PC software PACKAGE INCLUDE 1 Speaker microphone 2 CAT cable for on line software update 3 Power cabel for external power source DC 9 15V battery not incluide 4 Headset and mic adapter with PTT 3 5 mm jack 5 CW adapter 3 5 mm jack 1 2 3 4 5 Specifications ...

Page 30: ...30 For notes ...

Page 31: ...For notes 31 ...

Page 32: ...Lab599 inc Russia Altai region Rubtsovsk city info lab599 com www lab599 com ...

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