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599 / Eagle Users manual

Release 1.002  – September 27, 2010

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Part #74447
Printed in USA

RECEIVER

SSB Sensitivity: 

0.5uV, 2.4khz, 10dB SINAD, preamp off

AM Sensitivity:

1.3uV, 30% Mod, 6kHz BW, 10dB SINAD, preamp off

FM Sensitivity:

2.2uV, 5kHz Dev, 16kHz BW, 10dB SINAD, preamp off

Selectivity IF1:

2.4khz standard, 9.0015 MHz, 2 options

Selectivity IF2:

30 KHz Lowpass filter

Selectivity, DSP IF:

127 built-in DSP filters from 100-15000 Hz BW.

IP3 (Third Order Intercept Point):

21.5dBm/20kHz tone separation, 19.5dBm/2kHz, preamp off

IMD3 Dynamic Range:

100dB/20kHz, 99dB/2kHz, 300Hz BW, preamp off

Blocking Dynamic Range:

141dB/20kHz, 130dB/2kHz, 500 Hz BW, preamp off

LO Phase Noise:

-132dBc/Hz@20kHz, -121dBc/Hz@2kHz

Noise Floor:

-137dBm/300Hz BW, preamp on

Image Rejection:

1st IF: >90dB/HF bands,>70dB/6M

2nd IF:

>73dB

IF Frequencies:

1st:9.0015 MHz, 2nd:22.5 kHz, 3rd:0Hz (DSP)

IF Rejection:

>70dB

Other Spurious Response Rejection

Rejection: >80dB; Birdies: <-100dBm equivalent*

Pass Band Tuning:

+/- 2.1kHz, 5Hz steps.  Small dead zone for centering

Attenuator:

10 db

PreAmp:

12 db

Audio Output:

2W into 4 ohms, <3% THD

RIT range:

+/- 8.2 kHz

RIT Step size:

10Hz

S-Meter Reference:

S9 = 50 uV RMS

TX>RX Recovery Time:

< 20 ms

RX Headphone Output:

Designed for 16-32 ohms impedance headphones. Usable at 8 ohms

AUX Audio Output:

500 mv

Auto Notch:

IF DSP, multi-tone

RX Noise Reduction:

IF DSP, adjustable

Noise Blanker:

Optional HW, 2 levels of blanking

RX Current Drain:

1.25 Amps

# of IF DSP Filters: 

127 built-in DSP filters from 100-15000 Hz BW.

General Coverage Receive:

degraded specs outside ham bands

Summary of Contents for Eagle 599

Page 1: ...__________________________________________________________ 18 2 6 Mobile Operation_______________________________________________________________ 18 2 7 Digital Mode Operation_________________________...

Page 2: ...y also find firmware updates plus a full set of schematic diagrams at this same web location 1 3 Accessory package The additional hardware and accessories listed in Fig 1 1 come standard with your new...

Page 3: ...mmended for mobile and in home use to accommodate the required current demand during transmit Note Always enable the power source first and then the transceiver If a generator or battery connected to...

Page 4: ...it SPU Based on a 36 096 MHz temperature stable reference the Synthesizer board generates first and second LOs via fractional N synthesis and fixed frequency division The SPU samples the low IF at 96K...

Page 5: ...Menu have been set to the desired values press any key on the front panel except the FNC button to exit the Configuration Menu The items contained in the Configuration Menu and their options are shown...

Page 6: ...the Eagle which will also clear all memories and settings you have placed in your transceiver Performing a reset means you will need to enter the Configuration menu described in Advanced Settings to...

Page 7: ...e when transmitting in side band mode TUNE 25 If the auto tuner for the Eagle is not turned on or is not installed this button will generate a carrier signal for tuning purposes at 20 watts This is pr...

Page 8: ...button FNC It will begin to flash Next press the BAN button to change directions Exit the secondary function feature by pressing FNC once again When the band is changed the A Frequency the B Frequenc...

Page 9: ...l FNC and FUNC begin to flash Next press V M button Exit Function mode by pressing FNC Your favorite memory can now be tuned and modified with the VFO Storing a Frequency to Memory 6 When the main dis...

Page 10: ...onitor being turned on or off on the front screen PBT 32 Verify that the PBT control is at the top dead center of rotation to begin listening in all modes The PBT control will allow you to move the pa...

Page 11: ...when that mode is used again NR 9 To activate the DSP noise reduction just press the NR button to turn this feature on and off When turned on NR will appear on the front screen Press and hold NR to b...

Page 12: ...l accessory P N 320 can be turned on and off by pressing the NB button If the noise blanker accessory is not installed within the Eagle a series of 3 beeps will be heard when the NB button is pushed I...

Page 13: ...ed it may take a second or two for the unwanted carrier to be notched away Remember some slight audio distortion may exist as this DSP filter is being used to remove an unwanted carrier To activate AN...

Page 14: ...t Microphones can be used When adapting a microphone please refer to the wiring diagrams in Figures 2 2 1 and 2 2 2 Figure 2 2 1 Transceiver Microphone Jack Front View Figure 2 2 2 Transceiver Microph...

Page 15: ...gure 2 2 2 MIC 11 To adjust the microphone gain simply press the MIC button on the Eagle and view the letters MIC on the front display with numbers to the right At this time key and speak into the mic...

Page 16: ...djustments you may exit the Function mode by pressing the FNC button BW Settings 31 Normally below 1800 Hz filtering greatly diminishes the intelligibility of the side band audio Above 1800 Hz will in...

Page 17: ...SP xx on bottom left screen corner weighting abbreviated dit SP center of display side tone level abbreviated stl center of display and side tone frequency abbreviated stf center of display To begin a...

Page 18: ...nd the microphone input will be turned back on and the display will again show MIC 2 8 Internal Hardware Noise Blanker The Eagle offers an optional model 320 Internal Hardware Noise Blanker Once the N...

Page 19: ...r Plate in place 7 You now see the standard 2 4KHz Filter installed in Filter Slot 1 F1 and two more filter slots 8 Locate the location to insert the specific filter into Refer to Figure 2 10 2 This i...

Page 20: ...nnected to Eagle is minimum 4 watts power handling 4 ohms minimum impedance KEY 36 The rear panel on the Eagle has a 1 8 stereo jack for connection of a key paddle See Figure 2 3 1 for proper wiring U...

Page 21: ...ed as a keying input for an external device with an external keyer or output of CW sent from a computer 4 Line Out Output Line Level Audio output 5 Clock Output Future Use Do NOT connect to this pin 6...

Page 22: ...ed to inform Windows how to utilize the standard usbser sys file This inf file is available via the TenTec download web page starting from www tentec com The steps to follow to install the USB driver...

Page 23: ...now click Close and have installed the driver successfully You should note that the SERIAL DEMO device is no longer visible but a USB to UART COMx is now visible in the Ports COM LPT section of Device...

Page 24: ...nless it is physically disconnected 5 Turn the Transceiver ON while holding down the A B button Wait a few seconds NOTE There currently is no feedback that the rig is on Hence the reason for steps 1 2...

Page 25: ...54MHz Specifications apply within Amateur Radio bands only Tuning Step Size 1 10 100 1000 10000 Frequency Stability Maximum 0 5 PPM over operating temperature Antenna Impedance 50 ohms nominal Antenn...

Page 26: ...z 20kHz 121dBc Hz 2kHz Noise Floor 137dBm 300Hz BW preamp on Image Rejection 1st IF 90dB HF bands 70dB 6M 2nd IF 73dB IF Frequencies 1st 9 0015 MHz 2nd 22 5 kHz 3rd 0Hz DSP IF Rejection 70dB Other Spu...

Page 27: ...witching PTT or VOX on SSB AM FM QSK on CW CW Keyer Type Internal Curtis Mode B CW Rise and Fall Times 5ms CW Offset adjustable CW Keyer Speed 5 60 WPM adjustable weighting Current Drain transmit 20 a...

Page 28: ...599 Eagle Users manual Release 1 002 September 27 2010 28 Part 74447 Printed in USA 5 2 Transceiver Block Diagram...

Page 29: ...he instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful...

Page 30: ...eck the setting of the speech processor An excessively high setting can reduce audio quality A frequent cause of a distorted SSB signal is inadequate RF grounding resulting in RF feedback Common RF gr...

Page 31: ...to a reasonable level Problem Get a PORT in use when trying to run my favorite logging or computer control program or when trying to update the firmware Have you confirmed the proper port number in D...

Page 32: ...rn a piece of equipment purchased from Ten Tec please call the sales department at 865 453 7172 from 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern time Mon Fri and obtain a return merchandise authorization number Calling in...

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