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 ====== Triton IV Model 540 ====== ====== Triton IV Model 540 ======
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 +===== Description =====
 +Solid state transceiver covering 3.5 to 30 Mhz with 200 watts //input// on all bands.
 +
 +===== Accessories =====
 +  *Digital Readout Model [[244]]
 +  *One-Sixty Converter Model [[240]]
 +  *Remote VFO Model [[242]]
 +  *Crystal Oscillator Model [[241]]
 +  *Microphone & Stand Model [[215]]P
 +  *AC Power Supply Model [[262M]]
 +  *AC Power Supply Model [[252M]]
 +  *Antenna Tuner Model [[247]]
 +  *Noise Blanker Model [[249]]
 +  *CW Filter Model [[245]]
 +  *Additional Crystals Models [[212]] and [[213]]
 +  *Mobile Circuit Breaker Model [[1140]]
 +
 +===== Reviews =====
 +  *[[http://​www.eham.net/​reviews/​detail/​736|eHam]]
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 +
 +===== Mods & Tips =====
 +  *[[544keyloop|Add QSK Amp Loop Mod]]
 +  *[[tritonpwr|Triton Power Connector]]
 +  *{{triton_iv_service_note_sn-1-540.pdf|Triton VI Service Note SN-1-540}} - Using Accessories with the Triton IV
 +  *[[http://​p1k.arrl.org/​pubs_archive/​74970|Add A Crystal Filter To Your Ten-Tec 540!]] (QST Archive - Must be an ARRL member to access.)
 +
 +===== Sales Information =====
 +
 +  *{{540_544brochure.pdf|Triton IV Sales Brochure}} (1.2 MB)
 +
 +
 +===== Specifications =====
 +
 +==== General ====
 +  ***Frequency Bands:** 3.5 - 4.0, 7.0 - 7.5, 14.0 - 14.5, 21.0 - 21.5, 28.0 - 28.5, 28.5 - 29.0, 29.0 - 29.5, 29.5 - 30.0 MHz.  Ten meter crystals furnished ​ for 28.0 - 29.0 MHz.
 +  ***All circuits permeability tuned.**
 +  ***Tuning Rate:** Tuning vernier 25 kHz per revolution, typical.
 +  ***Direct frequency readout:** Slide rule, color coded dial indicates 100 kHz segment, dial skirt increment to 1 kHz.  Accuracy +/- 1 kHz from nearest 25 kHz calibration point.
 +  ***Calibrator:​** 25 Khz pulsed calibrator
 +  ***Automatic sideband selection, reversible**
 +  ***VFO Frequency Stability:​** Less than 15 Hz change per F<​sup>​o</​sup>,​ averaged over a 40<​sup>​o</​sup>​ change from 70<​sup>​o</​sup>​ to 110<​sup>​o</​sup>,​ after 30 minute warmup. ​ Less than 10 Hz change from 105 to 125 VAC line voltage when using TEN-TEC power supply.
 +  ***Power Required:** 12-14 VDC, 500 mA receive, 18 A maximum transmit.
 +  ***Modular Contruction:​** 10 plug-in assemblies and 7 fixed circuit boards.
 +  ***Semiconductors:​** 47 transistors,​ 33 diodes, 11 IC's
 +  ***Power switch remotely controls power supply.**
 +  ***Snap-up front feet.**
 +  ***Contruction:​** Rigid aluminum chassis, sub-panels, top and bottom. Cycolac plastic side panels.
 +  ***Finish:​** Etched aluminum panel, textured black top and sides
 +  ***Dimensions:​** HWD 4.5" x 13.625"​ x 13"
 +  ***Weight:​** 12 lbs.
 +
 +==== Receiver ====
 +  ***Mosfet RF Amplifier**
 +  ***Preselector Resonate Control**
 +  ***Sensitivity:​** 0.3 uV for 10 dB S+N/N.
 +  ***Filtering:​** 2.6 kHz bandwidth, 1.8 shape factor at 6/60 dB points. ​ Optional CW Filter - 150 Hz wide, two positions, shape factor 7.2 at 6/60 dB.
 +  ***AGC Controlled by RF Gain Control**
 +  ***Meter Automatically Switched to "​S"​ meter when receiving**
 +  ***Offset Tuning with Defeat Switch and LED Indicator**
 +  ***Built-in Speaker in Bottom**
 +  ***External Speaker/​Phone Jack**
 +  ***Less than 2% Audio Distortion**
 +  ***WWV Reception at 10 and 15 MHz**
 +
 +==== Transmitter ====
 +  ***200 Watts Input, SSB and CW, 100% Duty Cycle**
 +  ***Instant Band Change, No Tune-up Required**
 +  ***8-Pole SSB Filter**
 +  ***Automatic Level Control on Front Panel, LED Indicator Shows Operation in ALC Region**
 +  ***CW Sidetone Fed into Audio Amplifier when in CW Mode**
 +  ***Sidetone Adjustable for Tone and Volume**
 +  ***Automatic CW Offset of 750 Hz**
 +  ***Press-To-Talk**
 +  ***Meter Indicates SWR When Transmitting**
 +  ***High Impedance Microphone Input**
 +  ***RF Output Impedance 50 - 75 ohms, unbalanced.**
  
  

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