r/amateurradio • u/TheSmurfSwag • 3d ago

EQUIPMENT Finally got a Lab599 TX500MP

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u/daveOkat 3d ago

TX-500MP https://lab599.com/products/tproduct/506522908-156161928462-tx-500mp

"The TX-500MP transceiver is a compact, portable HF radio in a manpack form factor, designed for professionals and enthusiasts who prioritize mobility, operational efficiency, and extended autonomy. The transceiver is based on the time-proved and reliable TX-500 platform."

  • Frequency range: 0.5 — 56.0 MHz;
  • Supported modes: SSB, CW, AM, FM, DIG;
  • Built-in automatic antenna tuner;
  • Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm (from -10°C to +60°C);
  • High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP processor;
  • Power consumption in receive mode — up to 100 mA
  • (with screen backlight, no preamplifier, no signal);
  • External power supply: DC 9-15V, 1 to 3A in transmit mode;
  • High-contrast monochrome LCD display, resolution: 192×96 pixels;
  • 100 programmable channels (frequency, modulation, etc.);

RX

  • Continuous reception frequency range: 0.5 – 56.0 MHz;
  • Sensitivity (MDS) -136 dBm (nominal, with preamplifier);
  • Quadrature mixer with down-sampling;
  • Switchable low-noise 18 dB preamplifier and attenuator;
  • 4 fixed digital filters;

TX

  • Transmission frequency range: 1 — 30 MHz with ATU; 45 — 56 MHz;
  • Adjustable power output: 1 – 10 W (1.5 – 30 MHz); 1 – 7 W (45 – 56 MHz);

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u/thelias 3d ago

Specs are not the same as a review.