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588 [2009/02/17 16:24]
n5na
588 [2018/10/29 01:12]
n5na [Operating Hints / Tips]
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 {{588.jpg?​200|}}{{588top.jpg?​100|Omni VII Top}}{{588topfront.jpg?​100|Omni VII Top Front}}{{588toprear.jpg?​100|Omni VII Top Rear}}{{588btm.jpg?​100|Omni VII Bottom}}{{588btmfront.jpg?​100|Omni VII Bottom Front}}{{588btmrear.jpg?​100|Omni VII Bottom Rear}} {{588.jpg?​200|}}{{588top.jpg?​100|Omni VII Top}}{{588topfront.jpg?​100|Omni VII Top Front}}{{588toprear.jpg?​100|Omni VII Top Rear}}{{588btm.jpg?​100|Omni VII Bottom}}{{588btmfront.jpg?​100|Omni VII Bottom Front}}{{588btmrear.jpg?​100|Omni VII Bottom Rear}}
  
-This is a current production model. ​ Please visit [[http://radio.tentec.com/​amateur/​transceivers/​588|Ten-Tec, Inc.]] for more information.+This is a current production model. ​ Please visit [[http://www.tentec.com/​index.php?​id=2|Ten-Tec, Inc.]] for more information.
  
 ===== General Description ===== ===== General Description =====
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 ===== Reviews ===== ===== Reviews =====
   *[[http://​www.eham.net/​reviews/​detail/​6441|eHam]]   *[[http://​www.eham.net/​reviews/​detail/​6441|eHam]]
-  *[[http://​www.arrl.org/​members-only/​prodrev/​pdf/​pr0707.pdf|ARRL]] (Must be an ARRL member and logged in to view.)+  *A review is available on the ARRL members only Web site
   *[[http://​www.bavarian-contest-club.de/​reviews/​32,​559.html|DJ0IP]] - First Day on the Air   *[[http://​www.bavarian-contest-club.de/​reviews/​32,​559.html|DJ0IP]] - First Day on the Air
   *[[http://​www.bavarian-contest-club.de/​reviews/​32,​565.html|DJ0IP]] - Intermod Shootout in Europe   *[[http://​www.bavarian-contest-club.de/​reviews/​32,​565.html|DJ0IP]] - Intermod Shootout in Europe
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   *[[dyndns|Accessing Your Omni VII When You Have a Dynamic IP]]   *[[dyndns|Accessing Your Omni VII When You Have a Dynamic IP]]
   *[[588v106gui|Comments to GUI Version 1.06 by John Henry, KI4JPL]]   *[[588v106gui|Comments to GUI Version 1.06 by John Henry, KI4JPL]]
-  *[[http://​aditl.com/​ham/​web-power-switch.html|Setting Up a Web Power Switch]] 
   *[[588shutdown|Rig Shutdown / Transmit Shutdown]]   *[[588shutdown|Rig Shutdown / Transmit Shutdown]]
   *[[588bootup|Boot Up Keys and Operational Modes]]   *[[588bootup|Boot Up Keys and Operational Modes]]
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   *[[tx_eq|Transmit EQ - Some Comments by K4TAX]]   *[[tx_eq|Transmit EQ - Some Comments by K4TAX]]
   *[[588tripsug|Suggestions for Improving TRIP Audio on Your Computer]]   *[[588tripsug|Suggestions for Improving TRIP Audio on Your Computer]]
 +  *[[588split|Procedure to Split VFO's With Different Band Widths]]
  
  
-**Omni VII SSB Transmit Audio Adjustment**\\ 
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- 
-**See how simple it is: Omni-VII**\\ 
-{{youtube>​small:​pae2EcuH_io|See How Simple It Is - Omni-VII - Part 1}}{{youtube>​small:​D587VhKus5k|See How Simple It Is - Omni-VII - Part 2}} 
  
  
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   *{{omniviirearpanel.pdf|Omni VII Rear Panel Mirror Image}}   *{{omniviirearpanel.pdf|Omni VII Rear Panel Mirror Image}}
   *[[http://​groups.yahoo.com/​group/​Ten-Tec-Omni-VII/​|Omni VII Yahoo Group]]   *[[http://​groups.yahoo.com/​group/​Ten-Tec-Omni-VII/​|Omni VII Yahoo Group]]
-  *[[http://radio.tentec.com/downloads/transceivers/588|Ten-Tec Software- Firmware Updates & One Plug Remote Control Software]] +  *[[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ten-Tec-Omni-VII_2|Alternative Omni VII Yahoo Group]] 
-  *[[http://www.ralabs.com/n4py/|N4PY Software]] +  *[[http://​www.tentec.com/?p=1472|Ten-Tec Software- Firmware Updates & One Plug Remote Control Software]] 
-  *[[588dx4win|DX4WIN Rig File for Omni VII]]+  *[[http://n4py.weebly.com/|N4PY Software]]
   *[[http://​www.dogparksoftware.com/​MacLoggerDX.html| MacLoggerDX]] Support for MacLoggerDX can be found [[http://​two.pairlist.net/​mailman/​listinfo/​dogparklist |here]] and [[http://​groups.yahoo.com/​group/​macloggerdx/​ |here]]   *[[http://​www.dogparksoftware.com/​MacLoggerDX.html| MacLoggerDX]] Support for MacLoggerDX can be found [[http://​two.pairlist.net/​mailman/​listinfo/​dogparklist |here]] and [[http://​groups.yahoo.com/​group/​macloggerdx/​ |here]]
  
 +===== Specifications =====
 +
 +==== General ====
 +
 +  ***Frequency Range RX:** 100 kHz ? 30 MHz and 48 ? 54 MHz. Specifications should apply within Amateur Radio bands only.
 +  ***Frequency Range TX:** 1.797-2.010,​ 3.495-4.005,​ 5.275-5.407,​ 6.995-7.305,​ 10.095-10.155,​ 13.995-14.352,​ 18.063-18.170,​ 20.995-21.452,​ 24.885-24.995,​ 27.995-29.702,​ 49.995-54.0 MHz.
 +  ***Tuning Step Sizes:** 1, 10, 100, 1k, 5k, 10k, and 100 kHz.
 +  ***Frequency Stability:​** Maximum +/- 0.5 PPM over operating temperature. TCXO standard.
 +  ***Rated RF Load:** 50 ohms nominal.
 +  ***Antenna Jacks:** 2 x SO-239 transceive, 1 x SO-239 receive only.
 +  ***Modes:** USB, LSB, AM, FM, CWUSB, CWLSB, FSK.
 +  ***I-F'​s:​** 1st: 70 MHz, 2nd: 455 kHz, 3rd: 14 kHz.
 +  ***NTIA Compliance:​** Meets requirements for frequency stability, not in compliance for transmit occupied bandwidth.
 +  ***Display:​** STN transmissive color LCD display with CFL backlight, 320 x 240 pixels.
 +  ***PC control ports:** Serial, EIA-232 standard, DB-9F. Integrated 10 mb/s Ethernet, CAT5 or CAT6, RJ-45.
 +  ***Supply Voltage:** 13.8 Vdc nominal. Reverse-polarity and over-voltage protection standard.
 +  ***Operating Temperature Range:** 0-50 degrees Celsius.
 +  ***Dimensions (H x W x D):** 5.0" x 12.0" x 14.75"​. Depth measurement includes rear panel heat sink.
 +  ***Weight:​** 15.4 lbs. (7 kg).
 +  ***Construction:​** Aluminum chassis, steel cabinet, glass-epoxy printed-circuit boards, molded front panel.
 +
 +==== Receiver ====
  
 +  ***SSB Sensitivity:​** <0.18 uV typical for 10 dB SINAD at 2.4 kHz BW, pre-amp on. <0.5 uV typical for 10 dB SINAD at 2.4 kHz BW, pre-amp off.
 +  ***AM Sensitivity:​** <2.5 uV for 10 dB SINAD at 6 kHz BW, 30% modulation, 1 kHz, pre-amp off.
 +  ***FM Sensitivity:​** <2.5 uV for 12 dB SINAD at 20 kHz BW, 3 kHz deviation, 1 kHz, pre-amp off.
 +  ***Selectivity,​ IF1:** at 70 MHz, 20 kHz
 +  ***Selectivity,​ IF2:** at 455 kHz, 20, 6, 2.5 kHz standard, 500 Hz, 300 Hz, optional.
 +  ***Selectivity,​ DSP IF:** 37 built-in DSP filters from 200-9000 Hz BW.
 +  ***IP3 (Third Order Intercept Point):** +13 dBm at 20 kHz spacing, +8.5 dBm at 2 kHz spacing, optional 500 Hz I-F filter installed, 500 Hz DSP BW.
 +  ***IMD3 Dynamic Range:** 90 dB @ 20 kHz spacing, 2.5 kHz I-F filter. 78 dB @ 2 kHz spacing, optional 500 Hz I-F filter installed, 500 Hz DSP BW.
 +  ***Blocking Dynamic Range:** 135 dB at 20 kHz spacing, 2.5 kHz I-F filter. 130 dB at 2 kHz spacing with optional 500 Hz filter installed, 500 Hz DSP BW.
 +  ***LO Phase Noise:** -125 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz, -121 dBc/Hz @ 2 kHz
 +  ***Image Rejection:​** > 70 dB.
 +  ***IF Rejection:​** > 70 dB.
 +  ***Other Spurious Response Rejection:​** > 90 dB, F>1 MHz.
 +  ***RIT/XIT Range:** +/- 8.2 kHz
 +  ***S-meter Reference:​** S9 = 50 uV RMS
 +  ***TX> RX Recovery Time:** < 20 ms.
 +  ***RX Audio Equalizer:​** Bass/treble boost/cut up to 6 dB/octave.
 +  ***RX Audio Output:** 2W into 4 ohms, <3% THD
 +  ***RX Headphone Output:** Designed for 16-32 ohms impedance headphones. Usable at 8 ohms.
 +  ***AUX Audio Output:** 500 mv
 +  ***RX Manual Notch Filter:** IF DSP,> 50 dB depth, adjustable width.
 +  ***Auto Notch:** IF DSP, multi-tone, adjustable.
 +  ***RX Noise Reduction:​** IF DSP, adjustable.
 +  ***Noise Blanker:** IF DSP, adjustable
 +  ***RX Current Drain:** 2A @ 13.8 Vdc, no signal, AF gain at 100%.
  
 +==== Transmitter ====
  
 +  ***Power Output:** Adjustable, 100W maximum
 +  ***CW & SSB Duty Cycle:** continuous service @ 100W
 +  ***AM, FM, AFSK, FSK, PSK Duty Cycle:** continuous with cooling fan accessory
 +  ***Microphone Input Impedance:​** >10 k-ohms at 1 kHz
 +  ***Microphone Sensitivity:​** 1 mV RMS for full power output, internal gain adjustment, dc power for electret elements
 +  ***AUX Level Input:** 200 mv RMS nominal for 100 W, set to 50% independent of mic gain
 +  ***Speech Processor:​** RF compression,​ 0-9 adjustment
 +  ***TX Bandwidth:​** 1000-4000 Hz in 200 Hz steps plus 2500 Hz ? 17 total steps
 +  ***TX Frequency Response:** 70-4000 Hz maximum @ 6 dB points, adjustable
 +  ***TX Speech Monitor:** Modulated IF after filtering, processing
 +  ***SSB Carrier Suppression:​** > 50 dB
 +  ***Unwanted Sideband Suppression:​** > 60 dB at 1 kHz
 +  ***Harmonic & Spurious Outputs:** Meets FCC specifications
 +  ***T/R Switching:​** PTT or VOX on SSB, AM, FM, FSK. Adjustable QSK on CW
 +  ***CW Keyer:** Speed range, 5-63 WPM, adjustable weighting, selectable Curtis A/B
 +  ***CW Rise & Fall Times:** Adjustable 3-10 ms
 +  ***CW Offset:** Programmable 100-1270 Hz in 10 Hz steps. Sidetone pitch automatically matches selected CW offset
 +  ***FM Deviation:​** +/- 5 kHz peak nominal
 +  ***Current Drain:** 25 A max. @ 100 W output
 +  ***Optional Antenna Tuner:** Internal, L-network, 8 to 600 ohms matching range, 1.8-30 MHz

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