Harris RF-590A User Manual

The RF-590A is a high performance LF/MF/HF receiver ideally
suited for a wide range of fixed site, transportable and
shipboard communications or surveillance applications.
The low noise synthesizer and high-intercept front end provide
high instantaneous dynamic range and result in excellent
performance in the face of severe spectral congestion in the
LF/MF/HF bands. Addition of the optional internal digitally-
tuned preselector further enhances this performance for severe
collocation environments.
The receiver covers 10 kHz to 30 MHz in 1-Hz increments and
provides memory storage for up to 100 channels of frequency,
mode, bandwidth, and AGC time constant settings. Modes
of operation include USB, LSB, ISB (optional), CW, AM, and FM
and are supported by a range of six IF bandwidths and four
AGC speeds, including a LINK 11-compliant DATA selection.
Optional filters are available which are fully compliant with
LINK 11 and suitable for other high speed HF modems to
9600 bits per second.
The RF-590A is fully remote controllable for applications such
as large multi-channel systems and split-site configurations.
Essentially all parameters may be controlled and signal strength
and BIT results monitored via the MIL-STD-188, RS-232, and
RS-422 interfaces pr
ovided.
Built-in test features diagnose and isolate malfunctions to the
module level allowing for rapid troubleshooting and module
replacement, minimizing time to repair.
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RF-590A
HIGH PERFORMANCE
LF/MF/HF-SSB
RECEIVER
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with world-proven
performance

Harris RF-590A Specifications

General

Brand	Harris
Model	RF-590A
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

RF-590A High Performance Receiver Overview

Application Suitability

Suitable for fixed site, transportable, and shipboard communications or surveillance applications.

Performance Features

Low noise synthesizer and high-intercept front end offer high dynamic range for spectral congestion.

Operational Capabilities

Covers 10 kHz to 30 MHz with 100-channel memory for frequency, mode, bandwidth, and AGC settings.

Connectivity and Control

Fully remote controllable via MIL-STD-188, RS-232, and RS-422 interfaces for systems and monitoring.

Maintenance Features

Built-in test features enable module-level diagnosis and rapid troubleshooting, minimizing repair time.

General Specifications

Frequency and Stability

Covers 10 kHz to 29.999999 MHz with standard and optional frequency stability specifications.

Signal Input and Sensitivity

Details external frequency standards and receiver sensitivity levels for various modes.

Modes and Bandwidths

Lists supported modes of operation and their corresponding IF bandwidths.

Signal Rejection and Mixing

Specifications for spurious rejection, intermodulation, reciprocal mixing, and image/IF rejection.

Environmental and Power

Details operating temperature, humidity, power requirements, physical dimensions, and weight.

Internal Options for the RF-590A

Frequency Standards

Optional high stability frequency standard and digitally-tuned preselector for enhanced performance.

Mode Options

Optional 2-Channel ISB, ISB with delay compensation, and AFSK converter for versatile operation.

Squelch and Noise Blanking

Optional syllabic squelch and noise blanker for improved reception quality.