Kenwood TX-599 Custom Special

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Radio serviceAmateur radio
Form factorBase station
Release year1971
Frequency bandsHF
Bands80m40m20m15m10m
Power100 W
ModesAMSSBCW
Frequency range
Transmit3.5-29.7 MHz
Weight12.5 kg
Dimensions (W×H×D)270 x 140 x 310 mm

Description

The Trio TX-599 Custom Special is an HF transmitter (SSB/AM/CW) for 80 to 10 metres and the transmit companion to the JR-599 Custom Special receiver. Part of the "599 Twins" family, it uses the characteristic hybrid layout with a 12BY7A driver and two S2001 / 6146B final tubes. Output is roughly 50–100 W (PEP) on SSB/CW and about 25–50 W on AM. The microphone impedance is switchable between 600 Ω and 50 kΩ.

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Transmit companion to the JR-599 Custom Special receiverHybrid: 12BY7A driver, two S2001/6146B final tubesAbout 50–100 W PEP (SSB/CW), about 25–50 W (AM)Switchable microphone impedance (600 Ω / 50 kΩ)Compact metal cabinet, continuous analog tuning

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