Eagle Model 599 Users Manual Revision 1.002 599 / Eagle Users manual Part #74447 Printed in USA Release 1.
Table of Contents 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=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC BAN 1. Your new Eagle 599 1.3. Accessory package 1.1. Unpacking Eagle 599 Examine the Eagle transceiver for signs of shipping damage. Should any damage be apparent, notify the delivering carrier immediately, stating the full extent of the damage. Retain all damaged cartons. Liability for the shipping damage rests with the carrier.
1.4. Connection to Antenna & Power Supply The Eagle is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. Every effort should be made to ensure the impedance of the antenna system is as close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value.
1.6. Philosophy of design With the Model 599 Eagle, Ten-Tec has created a transceiver combining simplified controls and ease of operation with the excellent performance of a low first IF 160through 6-meter ham-band architecture in a compact, mobile-friendly structure. The analog portion of the radio is double conversion with IF frequencies of 9.0015 MHz and 22.5 kHz. A third conversion to zero-frequency IF is accomplished in the DSP processor. General coverage receive is provided between 0.5 and 30 MHz.
1.7. Configuration Menu Upon purchase of your transceiver some settings may have already been factory installed and set into the Eagle. Optional accessories such as an auto tuner, a specific additional roofing filter, noise blanker, or your favorite front display color combination will need to be programmed into the Eagle. To begin configuring the Eagle, start with the Eagle powered off, press the FNC button, and hold the FNC button continuously while powering up the Eagle.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC Figure 2.1 Eagle Front Panel 2. Easy Operation Guide 2.1. General Operations This section of your Eagle Manual will discuss the button operation and adjustments common to all modes on the Eagle Primary and Secondary Button Functionality Most buttons on the front panel can perform multiple functions.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC FNC (12) The FNC or function button is a vital portion of this radio. All Secondary Functions of the Eagles button set are accomplished by pressing the FNC button. When the FNC button is first pressed, the FNC button will begin flashing. You will also see FUNC blinking on the main screen where the Bandwidth Value is normally displayed.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC RIT (22) The receiver integrated tuning can be selected as a secondary button function by pressing FNC and then the MOD button. You will notice RIT will begin to flash on the front panel and you may now adjust the receiver in 10 Hz increments up or down frequency using the MULTI knob. To zero out the RIT simply press and hold the MOD button and the display will zero out.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC Lock (15) To lock the VFO on a frequency so no movement to the VFO knob varies the frequency, press the LOCK button once to lock the VFO. Press the LOCK button a second time to release the lock feature. Lock state is indicated by the text on the right side of your screen when turned on. Switching to Memory Operation (7) Pressing the V/M button activates the memory on the Eagle.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC Headphones: (1) Headphones using a ¼” mono or stereo connector can be plugged into the jack #1 located on the front of the Eagle. Headphone Impedance from 8-32 ohms will offer adequate audio levels. Mode: (23) Pressing the MOD button will toggle the modes to your desired choice. The Eagle will change modes each time the button is pushed.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC AF Gain Control: (4) Note this is a dual concentric knob. The inside knob controls the audio volume level to the speaker or headphones. RF Gain Control: (5) The outer ring on this control increases or decreases the receiver IF gain.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC BAN 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. NB: (30) A hardware noise blanker (optional accessory P/N 320) can be turned on and off by pressing the NB button.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC BAN 2.2. SSB Mode Operation To begin SSB operation toggle the MOD button to either the LSB or USB for the band of choice you wish to operate. Note! Remember to set the PBT (32) control to the center of rotation so the side band signal is centered in the desired filter. This results in a starting point for proper side band audio.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC BAN 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 Figure 2.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC Chassis ground and mic signal ground are separated to reduce the possibility of introducing stray hum or RFI into transmit audio signal. We recommend that the case of the microphone also be tied to chassis ground on the transceiver via a shielded cable to pin 5. This is to help assure stray RF does not have a path to be coupled into transmit audio.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC VOX: (29) To toggle the VOX on and off (a secondary button function) first press FNC until button and FUNC begin to flash. Next, press the NB button and you will see VOX appear on the bottom right side of your screen. Pressing the NB button each time turns the VOX on and off. Exit Function mode by pressing FNC button.
A=B A/B TEN-TEC VOX NB AF MR AGC LOCK AN PRE NR ATTN SP-CW MIC FAST RF RIT MOD PWR TUNE BW PBT SQL MON FNC 2.3. CW Mode Operation The rear panel on the Eagle has a 1/8” stereo jack for connection of a key paddle. See Figure 2.3-1 for proper wiring. To begin adjustments you must first be in the CW mode, next press FNC until button and FUNC begin to flash. Press MIC button to toggle through the keyer functions listed above.
2.4. AM Mode Operation To operate the Eagle in AM mode you must have the 6 KHz filter installed and you must select EA d in the configuration menu. See table 1.7.1 for a list of the configuration parameters. The peak modulated carrier level will be set automatically for the power level you choose. As an example 100 watts peak to peak will result in 25 watts of un-modulated carrier. 2.5.
will start the auto tune process, finding the best match for the given load on the antenna. 2.10. Optional Filter Installation The Eagle has three filter slots: Filter Slot 1 (F1), Filter Slot 2 (F2), Filter Slot 3 (F3). The Eagle comes standard with a 2.4KHz filter installed in Filter Slot 1 (F1). Optional filters are available for the Eagle as follows: Filter 15 KHz 6 KHz 1.8 KHz 600 Hz 300 Hz Part Number 2005 2003 2000 2001 2002 Table 2.
MODEL 599 ANT TEN-TEC, INC. SEVIERVILLE, TN MADE IN USA WWW.TENTEC.COM 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 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - DC IN FUSE 25A 13.8V KEY Fig 3-1 Eagle Ear Panel 3.
MODEL 599 ANT TEN-TEC, INC. SEVIERVILLE, TN MADE IN USA WWW.TENTEC.COM 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 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - DC IN FUSE 25A 13.8V KEY ACC 1 (40) The Eagle is equipped with an 8 pin accessory connector.
This “.inf” file is available via the TenTec download web page, starting from www.tentec.com. 4. Accessory Devices 4.1. Using the 712 USB/Soundcard Interface To use the 712 soundcard interface for digital modes, connect the 712 device between the Acc-1 connector and the USB port on your Windows computer. Using your favorite audio generated digital programs can now be used with the Eagle.
settings, you may need to do this using an account with administrator privileges.): 1) Download the cdc_NTXPVista.inf file from the TenTec web site to your desktop. 2) Power on the Eagle. 3) Connect the USB cable between the Eagle and the PC. 4) When you notice that Windows 7 has announced it has found a new device, click on the box to watch the progress. 5) Once the box shows that no driver was found, close the box.
The latest version of the transceiver is always available from our firmware update site. To upgrade your transceiver, visit the www.tentec.com web site and click on “Downloads”, then select “599 Downloads”. A link will be available with the latest firmware version. This link will be titled with the available version number of the firmware. Example: “Firmware Version 1.585”. The Date of the file will also be shown. Here is the sequence of steps to follow once the .
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: Power Pole Fuse: Automotive Blade Style Fuse, 25 Amp 32V Frequency Range RX: 500 kHz – 30 MHz and 50 – 54MHz.
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. IP3 (Third Order Intercept Point): 21.5dBm/20kHz tone separation, 19.
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: 6k 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: +/- 5 kHz peak nominal AUX Level Input: variable, 200mV nominal SSB Carrier Supression: > 70 dB Unwanted Sideband Suppr
5.2. Transceiver Block Diagram 599 / Eagle Users manual Part #74447 Printed in USA Release 1.
FCC Compliance Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
6. In Case of Difficulty While we cannot cover every possible problem, here are some hints for dealing with some potential difficulties. Check the obvious. Is your dc power source okay? Check power supply, cable and connector(s). Is the 25 ampere fuse loose or missing? Antenna problems? Try a dummy load.
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.
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).
