Ten-Tec Pegasus 550 - User Manual

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Summary

Chapter 1: Installation

1-1 Power Supply

Details DC voltage and current requirements for powering the transceiver.

1-2 Antenna Connection

Explains antenna connection, impedance matching, and transmitter protection.

1-3 Personal Computer Requirements

Outlines minimum PC specifications and connection methods for the transceiver.

1-4 Software Installation

Guides through the installation process for the PEGASUS graphical user interface software.

1-4.1 Installation Sequence

Provides a step-by-step outline for completing the software installation.

1-4.2 Windows 3.1 Software Installation

Specific instructions for installing the software on Windows 3.1 operating systems.

1-4.3 Windows 95;98 Software Installation

Specific instructions for installing the software on Windows 95/98 operating systems.

1-5 Front Panel Connections & Indicators

Describes the function of front panel jacks and status indicator LEDs.

1-5.3 Key Jack

Describes the CW key jack and its software configurable inputs for paddles or straight keys.

1-5.4 Accessory Jack

Details the accessory jack for interfacing digital modes or other equipment.

1-5.7 Microphone Jack

Explains microphone connection, including power for electret microphones.

1-6 Rear Panel Connections

Details the various rear panel connectors for station equipment and accessories.

Chapter 3: Detailed Operating Instructions

3-5 Tool Bar: Memory Management

Guides on storing, recalling, editing, and deleting station memories.

3-6 Tool Bar: Settings

Accesses detailed transceiver configuration options for various functions.

3-6.2 Transmitter Settings

Configures transmitter functions like keying loop, output power, and external T/R hang time.

3-6.3 CW Settings

Adjusts CW specific settings including keyer speed, sidetone, and carrier offset.

3-6.4 SSB Settings

Chapter 2: Getting Started

2-2 Powering On Pegasus

Steps for connecting power and turning on the transceiver for the first time.

2-4 Initial Radio Settings

2-5 Receiver Operation

Details how to operate the transceiver's various receiver functions and controls.

2-5.2 Mode Selection

2-5.3 VFO Operation

2-5.6 Passband Tuning (PBT)

How to adjust the passband to reduce interference and improve signal clarity.

2-5.7 Receive Incremental Tuning (RIT)

How to tune the receiver frequency independently of the transmit frequency.

2-5.8 Transmit Incremental Tuning (XIT)

How to tune the transmitter frequency independently of the receiver frequency.

2-5.10 Audio (AF) and RF Gain Controls

2-5.12 DSP Noise Reduction

2-5.13 Automatic Notch Filter

2-5.19 Memory Store and Recall

2-6 Transmitter & Transceive Operation

Details how to use the transmitter and manage transceive operations.

2-6.3 CW Operation

2-6.4 USB;LSB Operation

2-6.7 Digital Mode Operation

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Guide

Ten-Tec Pegasus 550 Specifications

General

Brand	Ten-Tec
Model	Pegasus 550
Category	Transceiver
Language	English