Specifications – Elecraft XV Transverter Owner's Manual User Manual
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Specifications
Numeric values are typical; your results may be somewhat different.
Specifications may be affected by the options or accessories chosen. See
www.elecraft.com
for details about options and accessories currently
available. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
General
Size
Cabinet:
1.3” H x 7.8” W x 8.3” D
(3.3
x
19.8
x
21
cm)
Overall:
1.5 H x 7.8 W x 9.5 D incl. feet and connectors
(3.8
x
19.8
x
21
cm)
Weight:
2.5
lbs
(1.1
kg)
Supply Voltage:
13.8 VDC
Current
Drain:
Receive:
250
mA
(typical)
Transmit
1
:
6 A typical for XV432, 4 A typical for XV50,
XV144, XV222
Frequency
Ranges:
XV50:
50
–
52
MHz
XV144:
144
–
146
MHz
XV222:
222
–
224
MHz
XV432:
432
–
436
MHz
T/R Switching Time:
3 ms (typical)
T/R Key Input:
Ground for transmit: must pull 5 volt
logic level to within 0.5 volts of ground
at < 1 ma
I.F. Overload Protection:
Survives 100 watts RF input at the I.F.
Port without damage with transverter
un-keyed (in receive mode)
1
Current varies with supply voltage, load impedance and power output.
Amplifier Key Output:
Ground on transmit: 200 VDC at 1 A
maximum
Connectors:
K2 or K3 Interface:
DB9
Keying Line Input:
RCA
Keying Line Output:
RCA
I.F.
In/Out:
BNC
Aux (Rx-Only Ant):
BNC
Antenna:
SO-239
(UHF)
on
XV50
Type N on XV144, XV222 & XV432
Transmitter
Power Out (50-ohm load):
20 watts SSB/CW
10
watts
continuous
carrier
modes
Minimum
Supply
Voltage
Recommended:
12
VDC
Operating Modes:
CW, SSB, AM, FM, Digital Modes
I.F. Input Frequency Range: 28 – 30 MHz (XV50, 144 & 222)
28
–
32
MHz
(XV432)
I.F. Input Power Range:
0.01 mW (-20 dBm) to
8 watts (+ 39 dBm)
Harmonic Content:
< - 60 dBc at 20 watts output
Receiver
Noise Figure:
< 1 dB
Conversion Gain:
25 dB typical for XV50, XV144,
XV222, 20 dB typical for XV432
Image Rejection:
> 60 dB
3rd-Order Intercept:
+20 dBm (typical)