JUMA TX-500, 60W – 500KHz CW transmitter

Juma TX-500 is a high-performance 60W CW transmitter for the 630m band (500KHz). This CW CMCD transmitter is tested & calibrated, small-sized with digital control. Works as beacon, high dynamic Rx up-converter included, for a 80m receiver. Firmware programmed: v.112. Designed by the JUMA® team (OH2NLT & OH7SV). Manufactured, assembled, tested & calibrated by us @ roWaves Technologies, in Sibiu, Romania. JUMA Radio Team (www.jumaradio.com)

✓ CE certified ( CE certificate can be sent upon request)
✓ 1 year warranty
✓ free technical & limited support via e-mail & WhatsApp
✓ how to use the TX-500 with a receiver or how to operate it ? See Download section

roWaves Technologies owns the legal rights to manufacture and market this transmitter.


Main features:

  • output power: 60W key down CW
  • adjustable gain: (MIN: 4W / LOW: 15W / HIGH: 35W / MAX.: 60W)
  • frequency range: 450 kHz…550 kHz (step 10 Hz, 1 Hz with Windows control software)
  • top quality keyer: speed range of 1…50 wpm (min. 0.1 wpm with serial control)
  • clickless CW keying shape: T/R switch with CW speed adaptive release delay
  • Rx preamplifier & Rx up-converter: from 500 kHz to 3.5 MHz
  • beacon mode: stand-alone
  • Windows software: for PC control (v.1.21)
  • supply voltage range: 12…15Vdc @ 5A
  • dimensions: approx. 18 x 12.4 x 6cm, weight ~ 1kg

Configurable features

  • RX preamplifier: (OFF, 10 dB, 20 dB)
  • RX converter: ON/OFF
  • sidetone frequency: ON/OFF
  • adjustable SWR protection: individual level for each power
  • keyer type: dot priority, lambic, straight and beacon mode
  • LCD: brightness and contrast adjustment
  • serial communication settings

Connectivity

  • power supply: nominal 14 VDC / 5A (Standard DC socket)
  • antenna: 50 ohms (BNC connector)
  • 500 kHz or 3.5 MHz: 50 ohms (BNC connector)
  • paddle/straight key: (3.5 mm jack)
  • RS232 for firmware/beacon programming: 3.5 mm jack
  • external PTT in/out: 3.5 mm jack

Below you can find complete technical specifications, documentation (diagrams, measurements etc.).

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New lot in production (5 units) – deliveries starting March 17th 2024

574,80 EUR (excl. VAT)

available on backorder

ParameterSymbolValueUnitsConditions / comments
Frequency rangeFop.450...550KHz
Standard RF powerPnom60
Wkey down
Gain / power settingsGstep4
15
35
60
WMIN
LOW
HIGH
MAX
Operating modesOPMCW-CMCD (current mode class D)
Harmonic outputsPh1f (carrier)
2f
3f
4f
5f
6f
0dB @ 90W
-62.7dB @ 32uW
-60.7dB @ 51uW
-89.7dB @ 64nW
-77.7dB @ 1uW
-110.7dB @ 0.5nW
L I N K
Supply voltage rangeVdc range12 ÷ 15Vdcvoltage monitoring on LCD
Nominal voltageVdc14Vdc
Max. supply voltageVdc max.15Vdcdo not exceed this value!
Nominal currentIdc5Adc@ 60W
FW versionFW1.04-current firmware installed
LCD2 x 16CHdisplays:
- output power / SWR
- supply voltage
- drain current
- CW speed (WPM)
- state (STBY, OPER, TX)
- frequency with 5 digits e.g. 501.00 kHz
Mechanical dim.L x W x H180 x 124 x 60mmwith case
Weightg1000gwith case
TX-500 manual:
TX-500 block diagram:
Beacon programming instructions:
Windows control software quick guide:
Beacon operation:
Antenna application note:
Digital Control Module schematic, Part 1:
Digital Control Module schematic, Part 2:
RF Module / PA stage schematic, Part 1:
RF Module / PA stage schematic, Part 2:
Assembly image

All documentation can be found in the Downloads section.

 

Weight 1000 g
Dimensions 18 × 18 × 6 cm

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