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Small, easy to use, SSB / CW transceiver featuring plug-in band modules covering 160 - 10 meters including the WARC bands and 50 watts output power. New price $549.00. | Small, easy to use, SSB / CW transceiver featuring plug-in band modules covering 160 - 10 meters including the WARC bands and 50 watts output power. New price $549.00. | ||
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+ | ===== Reviews ===== | ||
+ | *[[http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr9312.pdf|ARRL]] (Must be an ARRL member and logged in to view.) | ||
+ | *[[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/142|eHam]] | ||
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+ | ===== Mods & Tips ===== | ||
+ | *[[555rfgain|Add RF Gain Control Mod]] | ||
+ | *[[555rfgain2|Another RF Gain Control Mod]] | ||
+ | *[[555hiss|Hiss Mod]] | ||
+ | *[[555drift|Drift Mod]] | ||
+ | *[[555qrp|QRP Mod]] | ||
+ | *[[555dsp|DSP Audio Filter Mod]] | ||
+ | *[[555qsk|QSK Mod]] | ||
+ | *[[jonesfilter|Jones Filter]] | ||
+ | *[[555lamprepl|Lamp Replacement]] | ||
+ | *[[555digmeter|Solid State Replacement Meter]] | ||
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+ | ===== Related Links ===== | ||
+ | *[[this>./webarchive/555|Archived Ten-Tec Web Page]] | ||
+ | *[[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TTScout555/|Scout Yahoo Group]] | ||
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+ | ===== Sales Information ===== | ||
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===== Accessories ===== | ===== Accessories ===== | ||
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*Model [[291]], 200 watt antenna tuner, 'T' match circuit matches variety of unbalanced antenna systems. | *Model [[291]], 200 watt antenna tuner, 'T' match circuit matches variety of unbalanced antenna systems. | ||
- | ===== Reviews ===== | + | ===== Specifications ===== |
- | *[[http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr9312.pdf|ARRL]] (Must be an ARRL member and logged in to view.) | + | |
- | *[[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/142|eHam]] | + | |
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- | ===== Related Links ===== | + | |
- | *[[http://www.tentecwiki.org/webarchive/555|Archived Ten-Tec Web Page]] | + | |
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- | ===== Additional Information ===== | + | |
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- | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
==== General ==== | ==== General ==== | ||
- | **MODES:** CW, LSB, USB (Normal sideband for the band in use) | + | ***MODES:** CW, LSB, USB (Normal sideband for the band in use) |
- | **FREQUENCY RANGE:** All ham bands 160 through 10 meters available through plug in modules. Overshoot at upper and lower edges. | + | ***FREQUENCY RANGE:** All ham bands 160 through 10 meters available through plug in modules. Overshoot at upper and lower edges. |
- | **DISPLAY:** 4 digit to 100 Hz resolution, .56" LED. | + | ***DISPLAY:** 4 digit to 100 Hz resolution, .56" LED. |
- | **FREQUENCY CONTROL:** Permeability tuned oscillator (PTO) mixed with a crystal oscillator for each band. | + | ***FREQUENCY CONTROL:** Permeability tuned oscillator (PTO) mixed with a crystal oscillator for each band. |
- | **OFFSET TUNING:** +/- 1 KHz nominal – receive | + | ***OFFSET TUNING:** +/- 1 KHz nominal – receive |
- | **FREQUENCY ACCURACY:** +/- 100 Hz @ 25 deg. C. | + | ***FREQUENCY ACCURACY:** +/- 100 Hz @ 25 deg. C. |
- | **ANTENNA:** 50 ohms unbalanced. | + | ***ANTENNA:** 50 ohms unbalanced. |
- | **POWER REQUIRED:** @ 12-14 VDC: 600 ma receive, 10 A transmit @ 50 watts out. 4.5 A @ 5 watts out. | + | ***POWER REQUIRED:** @ 12-14 VDC: 600 ma receive, 10 A transmit @ 50 watts out. 4.5 A @ 5 watts out. |
- | **CONSTRUCTION:** G I 0 epoxy glass boards, most field replaceable. Molded plastic front panel, aluminum chassis, steel top and bottom. | + | ***CONSTRUCTION:** G 10 epoxy glass boards, most field replaceable. Molded plastic front panel, aluminum chassis, steel top and bottom. |
- | **DIMENSIONS:** HWD 2.5" x 7.28' x 9.75" - 6.4 x 18.4 x 24.8 cm. | + | ***DIMENSIONS:** HWD 2.5" x 7.28' x 9.75" - 6.4 x 18.4 x 24.8 cm. |
- | **WEIGHT:** 5 Ibs, 3 oz - 2.4 kg | + | ***WEIGHT:** 5 Ibs, 3 oz - 2.4 kg |
==== Transmitter ==== | ==== Transmitter ==== | ||
- | **RF OUTPUT:** 50 watts, ALC controlled, internal adjustment to reduce power to 5 watts. | + | ***RF OUTPUT:** 50 watts, ALC controlled, internal adjustment to reduce power to 5 watts. |
- | **DC INPUT:** 125 watts maximum @ 14 volts, SSB and CW duty cycle only. | + | ***DC INPUT:** 125 watts maximum @ 14 volts, SSB and CW duty cycle only. |
- | **MICROPHONE INPUT:** 200 to 100K ohms, accepts microphones with 5 mv (-62db) output. Polarizing voltage provided for electrets. | + | ***MICROPHONE INPUT:** 200 to 100K ohms, accepts microphones with 5 mv (-62db) output. Polarizing voltage provided for electrets. |
- | **T/R SWITCHING:** PTT on SSB, QSK on CW. | + | ***T/R SWITCHING:** PTT on SSB, QSK on CW. |
- | **IAMBIC KEYER:** Adjustable 5- 50 WPM. Curtis type B, 15% fixed weighting. | + | ***IAMBIC KEYER:** Adjustable 5- 50 WPM. Curtis type B, 15% fixed weighting. |
- | **CW OFFSET:** 750 Hz | + | ***CW OFFSET:** 750 Hz |
- | **METERING:** SWR or FWD power, rear panel switched. | + | ***METERING:** SWR or FWD power, rear panel switched. |
- | **SSB GENERATION:** Balanced modulator, 9 pole crystal filter. | + | ***SSB GENERATION:** Balanced modulator, 9 pole crystal filter. |
- | **CARRIER SUPPRESSION:** -45dB typical | + | ***CARRIER SUPPRESSION:** -45dB typical |
- | **UNWANTED SIDEBAND:** -45 dB typical at 1.5 KHz tone. | + | ***UNWANTED SIDEBAND:** -45 dB typical at 1.5 KHz tone. |
- | **THIRD ORDER INTERMOD:** 30 dB below two tone @ 50 watts PEP. | + | ***THIRD ORDER INTERMOD:** 30 dB below two tone @ 50 watts PEP. |
==== Receiver ==== | ==== Receiver ==== | ||
- | **SENSITIVITY:** .35 uV typical for 10 dB S+N/N @ 2.5 KHz bandwidth. | + | ***SENSITIVITY:** .35 uV typical for 10 dB S+N/N @ 2.5 KHz bandwidth. |
- | **SELECTIVITY:** "Jones" 9 pole crystal filter front panel adjustable 500 Hz to 2.5 KHz (Patent #5051711). | + | ***SELECTIVITY:** [[jonesfilter|"Jones"]] 9 pole crystal filter front panel adjustable 500 Hz to 2.5 KHz (Patent #5051711). |
- | **DYNAMIC RANGE:** 85 dB @ 2.4 KHz bandwidth at 20 KHz spacing. | + | ***DYNAMIC RANGE:** 85 dB @ 2.4 KHz bandwidth at 20 KHz spacing. |
- | **THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT:** +1 dBm | + | ***THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT:** +1 dBm |
- | **NOISE FLOOR:** -126 dBm typical | + | ***NOISE FLOOR:** -126 dBm typical |
- | **S-METER:** Calibrated for 50 uV at S9 | + | ***S-METER:** Calibrated for 50 uV at S9 |
- | **I-F FREQUENCY:** 6.144 MHz | + | ***I-F FREQUENCY:** 6.144 MHz |
- | **NOISE BLANKER:** Optional plug-in board | + | ***NOISE BLANKER:** Optional plug-in board |
- | **AUDIO:** 1 watt @ 4 ohms with less than 2% distortion | + | ***AUDIO:** 1 watt @ 4 ohms with less than 2% distortion |
- | **SPEAKER:** 3 inch | + | ***SPEAKER:** 3 inch |