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- Page 1 HF/50MHz Transcever TX-500 QUICK START GUIDE...
- Page 2 Controls end user interface DEVICE BODY AND CONTROLS Front view Tune VFO A, B / Menu Settings Receiver gain control (RX mode) RX / TX offset Top function keys Monitor volume (TX mode) Bottom function keys Power On/Off RIT/XIT On / Off Clear RIT / XIT Band Up / Down VFO / Memory...
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Page 3: Left Side
Left side DC 9-15V MIC/SP Power supply Microphone / Speaker DATA 1 – SPEAKER – * 2 – MIC IN 1 – GND 3 – PTT IN 2 – DC IN (9-15V/3A max) 4 – SPEAKER + 5 – MIC IN (V+) ** 6 –... -
Page 4: User Interface
USER INTERFACE Main display — Function buttons — Information bar title Step VFO (Step RIT/XIT), Hz Clock TX/RX mode or LOCK VFO battery low Clock Hight temperature Autogain control Supply voltage alert (delay 1-10) VFO offset, Hz (RIT/XIT) - Page 5 — VFO A / B — Info block 1 VFO A Filter band width Receiver gain (0-100) Monitor (0-100) Basic VFO Radio frequency gain Volume (-50+5) VFO B Basic modes or alternative modes: A B C D E F G —...
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Page 6: Basic Operations
Basic Operations GETTING STARTED Before using the TX-500, you’ll need to connect a power supply, speaker-microphone and an antenna, at minimum. Left side Right side Power supply Connect antenna (12V, 3A max) (50 Ohm) Speaker-microphone Unfold Leg AF GAIN — Controls receiver AF gain (volume). USING THE MENU The menu is used to tailor the transceiver to your operating preferences. -
Page 7: Mode Selection
MODE SELECTION Each mode is described briefly below. Later sections cover each mode in detail. Tap D one or more times to select USB (LSB), CW (CWR), DIG, AM or FM mode. Long push selects alternate modes, such as CW reverse (CWR). Also, long push returns normal mode. -
Page 8: Transmit Settings
Incremental Tuning, or receive incremental tuning, provides a means of adjusting the receive frequency without affecting your transmit frequency. This control is sometimes called a clarifier since it can be used to tune in SSB voice signals. But RIT can also be used in all modes, in the event that a station calls you slightly off-frequency. - Page 9 VOX L VOX D METR TX Metr Menu Up Menu Down SubMenu While speaking into the mic, adjust F>09 > Gain > MIC (mic gain). While speaking, adjust mic gain for maximum 5-7 bars on a scale. Mic gain for the TX-500 mic is typically 3-7.
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Page 10: Receive Settings
Basic Operations RECEIVE SETTINGS • RF gain is normally left at (-0). Reducing RF gain may be useful in some strong-sig- nal conditions. • SQL: Squelch is used to mute the receiver until a signal appears. The control adjusts the signal threshold required for squelch to “open,” unmuting the receiver. •... - Page 11 EXAMPLE (RX) SSB FILTER ADJUSTMENT: (CHANGE FIL-3) Set FIL-3: Bandwidth: 2.4 kHz; Passband: 600Hz to 3kHz 1. Long-Push E to enter filter adjustment menu. The parameter to be adjusted is shown in the bottom line of the display. RX SBB FIL-1 LF 600 Menu Up Menu Down...
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Page 12: Overvoltage Protection
Protections OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION When exceeding 15.0 volts, the transceiver won’t allow switching to TX mode, (the voltage indicator on the display will become inverse) a significant excess (more than 16 volts) it can cause the protective fuse to burn out, as well as the failure of the transceiver! Use a power source or battery with a voltage of 9 to 15 volts and a current of at least 3 Amps. - Page 13 HIGH SWR PROTECTION If the impedance of the antenna is different than 50 ohms and there is no antenna tuner connected, the SWR indicator on the display will show a value greater than 1.0. If the SWR value is 3.0 or more (the SWR indicator on the display will be inverse), the transceiver will automatically reduce the power output.
- Page 14 Complete User Manual and Firmware Updates You can download the latest version of the complete user manual and device firmware updates from the official Lab599 website: lab599.com/downloads/...
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Page 15: Fcc Information
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Lab599 Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. Amateur Radio Operation Only... - Page 16 Lab599 inc. 658200, Russia, Altai region, Rubtsovsk city support@lab599.com www.lab599.com...