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1.
Your new Eagle 599 _________________________________________________________ 2
1.1. Unpacking Eagle 599 _____________________________________________________________ 2
1.2. About this Manual _______________________________________________________________ 2
1.3. Accessory package _______________________________________________________________ 2
1.4. Connection to Antenna & Power Supply_____________________________________________ 3
1.5. A word about grounding __________________________________________________________ 3
1.6. Philosophy of design _____________________________________________________________ 4
1.7. Configuration Menu _____________________________________________________________ 5
2.
Easy Operation Guide _______________________________________________________ 6
2.1. General Operations ______________________________________________________________ 6
2.2. SSB Mode Operation____________________________________________________________ 13
2.3. CW Mode Operation ____________________________________________________________ 17
2.4. AM Mode Operation ____________________________________________________________ 18
2.5. FM Mode Operation ____________________________________________________________ 18
2.6. Mobile Operation_______________________________________________________________ 18
2.7. Digital Mode Operation__________________________________________________________ 18
2.8. Internal Hardware Noise Blanker _________________________________________________ 18
2.9. Internal Tuner _________________________________________________________________ 18
2.10. Optional Filter Installation ______________________________________________________ 19
Eagle Rear Panel ______________________________________________________________ 20
4.
Accessory Devices _________________________________________________________ 22
4.1. Using the 712 USB/Soundcard Interface ____________________________________________ 22
4.2. Interfacing to a computer and firmware updates_____________________________________ 22
4.3. List of Optional Accessories For The Eagle _________________________________________ 24
5.
Specifications _____________________________________________________________ 25
5.1. Transceiver Specifications _______________________________________________________ 25
5.2. Transceiver Block Diagram ______________________________________________________ 28
6.
In Case of Difficulty________________________________________________________ 30
7.
Warranty & Return Policy___________________________________________________ 32
8.
Revision History ___________________________________________________________ 32
599 / Eagle Users manual
Part #74447
Printed in USA
Release 1.002 - September 27, 2010
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Your new Eagle 599 _________________________________________________________ 2 1.1. Unpacking Eagle 599 _____________________________________________________________ 2 1.2. About this Manual _______________________________________________________________ 2 1.3. Accessory package _______________________________________________________________ 2 1.4. Connection to Antenna & Power Supply_____________________________________________ 3 1.5. A word about grounding __________________________________________________________ 3 1.6.

  • Page 2: Your New Eagle 599

    Auto Style Fuse, 25 Amp 32V A complete description of the features and 35241 8 PIN DIN Connector functions on the Eagle 599 are included 35263 Plug – Stereo, 3.5MM (1/8) within the pages of this manual. The latest 38040 Allen Wrench, 0.050 Hex...

  • Page 3: Connection To Antenna & Power Supply

    The voltage source must be capable of supplying a minimum of 23 amperes continuous duty at full 100 watt output for AM & FM modes. The model 940 or 941 Ten-Tec power supplies will meet or exceed your voltage current Figure 1.5-1 Grounding...

  • Page 4: Philosophy Of Design

    1.6. Philosophy of design outputs. The PIC processor in the CPU module With the Model 599 Eagle, Ten-Tec has executes firmware stored in EEPROM to created a transceiver combining simplified perform housekeeping functions such as...

  • Page 5: Configuration Menu

    1.7. Configuration Menu Item Settings Notes: Name Upon purchase of your transceiver some nO / none Refer to Section settings may have already been factory “Optional Filter 15.0/15KHz installed and set into the Eagle. Optional 6.0 / 6KHz Installation” for accessories such as an auto tuner, a specific 2.4 /2.4KHz more information on...

  • Page 6: Easy Operation Guide

    Eagle sections. must use an amplifier interface relay such as the ARB-704 sold through the Ten-Tec Master Reset (using LOCK (15) button) company P/N #R9901 To perform a master reset to the Eagle, begin...
  • Page 7 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST FNC (12) TUNE (25) The FNC or function button is a vital portion If the auto tuner for the Eagle is not turned on of this radio. All Secondary Functions of the or is not installed this button will generate a Eagles button set are accomplished by carrier signal for tuning purposes at 20 watts.
  • Page 8 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST RIT (22) Split (28) The receiver integrated tuning can be selected To operate SPLIT mode simply press and as a secondary button function by pressing hold the A/B button for 2 seconds. The word FNC and then the MOD button.
  • Page 9 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST Lock (15) Storing a Frequency to Memory (6) To lock the VFO on a frequency so no When the main display holds a frequency you movement to the VFO knob varies the wish to store into memory, press FNC, (a...
  • Page 10 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST Headphones: (1) PBT: (32) Headphones using a ¼” mono or stereo Verify that the PBT control is at the top dead connector can be plugged into the jack #1 center of rotation to begin listening in all located on the front of the Eagle.
  • Page 11 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST AF Gain Control: (4) NR: (9) Note this is a dual concentric knob. To activate the DSP noise reduction just press inside knob controls the audio volume level the NR button to turn this feature on and off.
  • Page 12 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST ATTN: (17) To activate the attenuator just press the ATTN button to turn this feature on and off. When on, the attenuator will attenuate signals by 10dB and ATTN will appear on the top left screen.

  • Page 13: Ssb Mode Operation

    TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST 2.2. SSB Mode Operation The AUTO-NOTCH feature works in LSB, To begin SSB operation toggle the MOD USB, and AM modes. The AN indicator will button to either the LSB or USB for the band shows the state of the AUTO-NOTCH of choice you wish to operate.
  • Page 14 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST MIC Connector: (2) Front panel jack used for connection of a microphone. The Eagle features the common 8-pin microphone jack used in many amateur radio transceivers. Most dynamic or Electret Microphones can be used. When adapting a microphone, please refer to the wiring diagrams in Figures 2.2-1 and 2.2-2...
  • Page 15 SP-CW FAST Chassis ground and mic signal ground are If other microphones are used with the Eagle, separated to reduce the possibility of which may need more gain, Ten-Tec has introducing stray hum or RFI into transmit provided hardware microphone gain audio signal.
  • Page 16 TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST VOX: (29) PBT Settings: (32) To toggle the VOX on and off (a secondary Rotating the PBT control during heavy QRM button function) first press FNC until button plus adjusting the filter Bandwidth setting and FUNC begin to flash.

  • Page 17: Cw Mode Operation

    TEN-TEC $*/( LOCK TUNE ATTN SP-CW FAST To begin adjustments you must first be in the 2.3. CW Mode Operation CW mode, next press FNC until button and The rear panel on the Eagle has a 1/8” stereo FUNC begin to flash. Press MIC button to jack for connection of a key paddle.

  • Page 18: Am Mode Operation

    Configuration Menu, then the Eagle will have no receive audio when NB is pressed. 2.6. Mobile Operation The Eagle 599 will lend itself to be an 2.9. Internal Tuner excellent 100-watt mobile transceiver. mobile bracket P/N 321 is available as an The Eagle offers an optional Internal Tuner.

  • Page 19: Optional Filter Installation

    will start the auto tune process, finding the outer case connect together. The ground best match for the given load on the antenna. pins will be inserted into the holes for that filter closer to the front of the rig. The text on the top of the filter will then read 2.10.

  • Page 20: Eagle Rear Panel

    MODEL 599 TEN-TEC, INC. SEVIERVILLE, TN FUSE MADE IN USA WWW.TENTEC.COM 13.8V FCC ID DJ7-599 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...
  • Page 21 MODEL 599 TEN-TEC, INC. SEVIERVILLE, TN FUSE MADE IN USA WWW.TENTEC.COM 13.8V FCC ID DJ7-599 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...

  • Page 22: Accessory Devices

    This “.inf” file is available via the TenTec 4. Accessory Devices download page, starting from www.tentec.com. 4.1. Using the 712 The steps to follow to install the USB driver USB/Soundcard Interface vary depending upon the version of Windows you are using. Some versions of Windows To use the 712 soundcard interface for digital allow you to “browse”...
  • Page 23 settings, you may need to do this using an If at any time you need to see what “port” the account with administrator privileges.): Eagle is connected to, go back into Device 1) Download the cdc_NTXPVista.inf file Manager, expand the "Ports (COM & LPT)" from the TenTec web site to your desktop.

  • Page 24: List Of Optional Accessories For The Eagle

    The latest version of the transceiver is always The only feedback is from the update available from our firmware update site. program to confirm that lines are getting To upgrade your transceiver, visit the sent/programmed. www.tentec.com web site and click on 9) When finished, the 599 Eagle will restart “Downloads”, then select “599 Downloads”.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    5. Specifications 5.1. Transceiver Specifications GENERAL Microphone Connector: 8-Pin Headphone Jack: 1/4” Mono External CW Key Jack: 1/8 “ Stereo External Speaker Jack: 1/8” Mono Aux DC Output Connector: RCA x2 Frequency Range TX: Ham Bands Only (160-6M) ACC Din Connector: 8 PIN DIN Connector - Line In, Line Out, Aux PTT, Ext Key, Clock/Data/Enable, Ground DC Power Connector:...
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Antenna Tuner

    TRANSMITTER RF Power Output: Adjustable, 5-100 W, +/- 1 dB CW & SSB Duty Cycle: continuous service @ 100W AM,FM,AFSK,PSK Duty Cycle:continuous service @100W, 50% duty cycle (Tx/Rx) AM TX Bandwidth: Microphone Input Impedance: >10 k-ohms at 1 kHz Microphone Sensitivity: 1 mV RMS for full power output, internal gain adjustment, 9v dc power for electret elements FM Deviation:...

  • Page 28: Transceiver Block Diagram

    5.2. Transceiver Block Diagram 599 / Eagle Users manual Release 1.002 – September 27, 2010 Part #74447 Printed in USA...

  • Page 29: Fcc Compliance

    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult Ten-Tec service for technical assistance (865) 428-0364 599 / Eagle Users manual Release 1.002 – September 27, 2010...

  • Page 30: In Case Of Difficulty

    6. In Case of Difficulty While we cannot cover every possible are no ground connection, or too long a lead problem, here are some hints for dealing with to a good ground. Many problems relate to some potential difficulties. Check the the lack of an RF station ground, as obvious.
  • Page 31 Problem: No transmit, receive OK. Are you trying to transmit outside of the Ham Band? Is the gain setting correct for the microphone input or ACC 1 jack as appropriate? Is the POWER control turned all the way down? Press PWR and check. If no transmit in digital modes, are you sure a PTT signal is being sent from your TNC or computer to the appropriate jack on the...

  • Page 32: Warranty & Return Policy

    7. Warranty & Return Policy Warranty policy for Ten-Tec products is covered in the gold color page located on the last page of this manual. FOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED BY TEN-TEC: Ten-Tec factory built radio equipment is sold under a 30 day risk-free trial period. Any piece of equipment manufactured by Ten-Tec may be returned, undamaged, within 30 days of purchase for a full purchase price refund, less shipping charges (customer pays shipping both ways).

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