Lab599 Discovery TX-500 designed specifically for adventure, extremes, for using in places unattainable before, with no sacrifice of performance or features.
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.
General Features:
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;
The BP-500 battery pack is designed to be directly attached to the Lab599 Discovery TX-500 transceiver and provide power to the transceiver from interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 cells (rated voltage 3.7V). The wide charging voltage range of 13 to 50V allows the battery pack to be charged from a variety of DC power sources: home electronics power supplies, electrical on-board network of various vehicles, solar panels. Provides protection against overheating, polarity reversal. The battery pack has an indication of the remaining battery charge. When connected to the Discovery TX-500 transceiver, additional battery information is available on the transceiver screen.
BP-500 FEATURES
Directly fits Discovery TX-500 transceiver without additional cables
Interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 batteries
Ability to install 3 or 6 batteries
Wide charging voltage range, 13 to 50 V
Ability to charge directly from solar panel
Four steps LED charge level indicator
Battery parameters are displayed on the transceiver screen
The aluminum radiator provides effective cooling of the transceiver
Folding kickstands for easy operation and transportation.
BP-500 SPECIFICATIONS
Interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 batteries
External charging adapter DC 13-50 V, recommended current 3A
Dimensions (L × W × H): 207 × 90 × 21 mm
Weight (without batteries): 0.35 kg.
BP-500 PACKAGE INCLUDES
M4 × 25 mm screws – 4 pcs.
Battery pack BP-500 – 1 pc.
Battery charger – 1 pc.
Hex key 3 mm – 1 pc.
Hex key 2 mm – 1 pc.
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Rugged waterproof carrying case for the Discovery TX-500 transceiver is made of high-strength polypropylene and provides IP67 level protection.
Case is equipped with pressure equalization membrane vent to prevent water condensing inside.
The high reliability of the case is ensured by the use of high-quality components: rubberized handle, double latch locks with steel fastening, steel fittings.
Modular design of the cradle fits both, TX-500 transceiver with additional accessories, and TX-500 transceiver kit with BP-500 battery pack.
Pocket in the lid is used as additional accessories storage.