Your New Rebel 506; Introduction: The Open-Source Concept; Unpacking Your Rebel 506; About This Manual - Ten-Tec REBEL 506 Operator's Manual

1. Your New Rebel 506

Introduction: The Open-Source Concept

The TEN-TEC Rebel model 506 is designed
with the purpose of providing Ham Radio
operators a platform for developing and writ-
ing code using the open-source Arduino pro-
gramming environment. It is a factory built
QRP radio with a chipKIT™ Uno32™
Arduino compatible processing unit that holds
the operating program. The radio is provided
with programming for basic operating func-
tions that allow it to be used immediately as a
basic QRP transceiver. Additional operating
functions can be programmed by the user,
either by writing the code or copying/adapting
code developed by members of a growing
number of Arduino special interest groups. It
is this sharing of programming routines and
ideas for functionality that is the heart of the
Arduino open-source concept.

1.1 Unpacking Your Rebel 506

Examine the unit for signs of shipping dam-
age. Should any damage be apparent, notify
the delivering carrier immediately, stating the
full extent of the damage. Save all cartons and
packing material to document the damage.
Liability for any shipping damage rests with
the shipping carrier.
Note that there no accessories are included
506 / Rebel Users Manual
Part #74482
Printed in USA
with the Rebel 506. The assembled radio is
the only item of hardware. All power, antenna,
keying and programming connectors are stan-
dard types. No specialized cables or adapters
are required. This manual and any purchase-
related paperwork are the only other items
packed with the unit.

1.2 About this Manual

This Operator's Manual includes a complete
description of the features and functions of the
Rebel 506. The latest version of this manual is
also available at www.tentec.com. Also avail-
able online are additional technical resources,
including schematic diagrams and a list of
resources to help users get started with
Arduino programming.
1.3 Power, Antenna, Keying and Audio
Connectors
The DC power connector is a 2.1 mm coaxial
power connector with the center pin positive
(+). A user-provided power source of 10-15
VDC is required.
The antenna connector is a female BNC con-
nector. The impedance is 50 ohms.
The Key/Paddle connector is a 1/8" stereo
jack. As provided by the factory, only a key or
external keyer may be used, with connection
to the tip and sleeve. Tip, ring and sleeve are
available if the user chooses to include a CW
keyer when programming the chipKIT Uno32.
The Speaker/Headphone connector is a 1/8"
stereo jack. The factory setting is for head-
phones, and either monaural or stereo types
may be used. If a speaker is preferred, an
internal jumper may be moved, which will
drive a speaker connected between ring and
sleeve.
See Sections 3 and 4 for additional details.
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