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Ultra-compact Amateur Radio Transceiver
Lab599 Discovery TX-500

Lab599 Discovery radio designed specifically for adventure, extremes,
for using in places unattainable before, with no sacrifice of performance or features.

  • Software-Defined Radio

  • General receive coverage
    0.5 - 56.0 MHz

  • Adjustable Output Power
    1—10W

  • Digital Hi-Performance Filtering
    (4 receive, 2 transmit)

  • 48 kHz Build-in Hi-Speed
    Panadapter

  • I/Q Output
    and Firmware Update via USB

  • CW and Voice
    Messages Memory

  • CW and Voice
    Beacon Mode

  • Antenna
    SWR Monitor

The Lab599 Discovery TX-500 covers 160-6 meters amateur radio bands, all modes, with a maximum power output of 10 W. It comes with true desktop-radio features, like auto-notch, noise reduction, and RX/TX EQ. The transceiver has a built-in fast panadapter, for easier search for new contacts and evaluation of band conditions wherever you are, at any time.
Discovery TX-500 — portablehighly energy-efficienttransceiver
In receive mode, current drain can be as low as 100 mA — a unique feature on the market. Transmit efficiency is also excellent, with improved battery life.
Unique form-factor

The Lab599 Discovery unique form-factor allows you to operate from anywhere. The transceiver is only 30 mm thick, including knobs, weighing only 0.55 kg. Fold out the kickstands at the rear for use on a desktop or picnic table.

11 discrete RF
bandpass filters

Discovery TX-500 has 11 discrete RF bandpass filters. The RF signal is only passed through one of the band-pass filters — any out-of-range signals are rejected.

Built-in panadapter

The transceiver features a built-in high-performance panadapter, for better search for new contacts and evaluation of band conditions — wherever you are, at any time.

Aluminum alloy body

The transceiver's body is made of durable aluminum by the method of precision milling, to ensure a unique shock protection and provide good heat removal from the output part of the transmitter.

Well shielded inner units

To achieve high sensitivity of the transceiver, separate functional units are isolated from mutual influence and external interference by partitioning walls installed in the device case.

Dust and liquid
protection

Thanks to the liquid-protected housing and the absence of through-holes, spatter resistant plugs, valcoders with sealing rings, the transceiver will work reliably in extreme conditions, giving you real pleasure from traveling.

The case is also covered with a layer of black anodizing substance, to maintain an attractive appearance for a long time, even during extreme operation.

Specifications Package includes
  • 160-6-meter amateur radio bands;
  • General ‘receive’ coverage 0.5 - 56.0MHz;
  • All modes: SSB, CW, DIG, AM, FM;
  • High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP;
  • Current drain as low as 100 mA in ‘receive’ mode (backlight on, preamp off, no signal);
  • External power supply DC 9-15V, 1 to 3A typical in transmit;
  • High-contrast LCD with 256×128px;
  • High-performance real-time panadapter (48 kHz wide);
  • On-line firmware updates;
  • Rear folding kickstands for viewing angle and transportation;
  • Ultra-compact size (H×W×D): 90mm (3.5") × 207mm (8.1") × 21mm (0.8 ");
  • Weight: 0.55Kg (19,4oz).
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FOR AMATEUR RADIO
USE ONLY

* Specifications apply only within ham bands except as noted.
All measurements taken with 13.8 VDC supply