Omni VII HF+6m Transceiver
OMNI-VII is the first truly Net-Ready ham transceiver. No PC required at the rig to operate remote! Locate your OMNI-VII anywhere you have wideband Internet access. Simply connect its built-in Ethernet port to your router with our exclusive One Plug connection. Delivers live receive AND transmit operation from anywhere else in the world from another wideband Internet access! A simple GUI (Graphical User Interface) written for the OMNI-VII is available for download at no charge from our firmware update website. That’s not all: the latest GUI source code (written in Visual Basic) and complete programming instructions can be downloaded to build your own GUI.
Unrivaled Close-in Dynamic Range in price class. OMNI-VII just raised the receiver performance bar for the competition! Our new Distributed Roofing Filter architecture places filters in both the 1st and 2nd IFs at just the right places. Three built-in filters at 20 kHz, 6 kHz, and 2.5 kHz are included (2.5 kHz is a Collins mechanical filter). Optional Collins mechanical filters at 500 Hz and 300 Hz are also available. Filters can be selected manually or use AUTO for automatic selection via front panel DSP Bandwidth control. Also included are 37 built-in DSP bandwidth filters from a minimum of 200 Hz to 9 kHz maximum.
Take a look at what else OMNI-VII brings to your shack:
HF + 6: Transmit coverage on 6 through 160 meters, 100 watts output, even on 6. General coverage receive from 500 kHz to 30 MHz continuous plus 48 to 54 MHz. SSB, CW, AM, FM, Digital modes. Dual VFOs with SPLIT and REVERSE functions.
Full-function Color Screen: STN transmissive color LCD display with CFL backlight, 320 × 240 pixels.
Legendary QSK CW includes adjustable rise and decay times. User adjustable at the touch of a knob for “hard” or “soft” keying according to your taste. Built-in keyer can be used in Curtis A or B modes, adjustable 5-63 WPM.
17 selectable transmit bandwidths: from 1000-4000 Hz. DSP-generated to give your SSB audio a well rounded sound tailored to your voice characteristics. A low frequency roll-off provides further control.
RX EQ and TX EQ in 6 db/octave filters selectable in 1-dB steps from high pitched at minus 20 dB to essentially flat response at 0 dB to bassy at plus 20 dB.
DSP Noise Reduction, automatic notch and manual notch reduces interference from undesired carriers and random noise. Manual notch range 20-4000 Hz center, 10-300 Hz width, >50 dB rejection.
Band Sweep gives you a snapshot of the entire band in seconds. Find the pileups or scout for a clear spot automatically without touching the tuning knob.
Broad range Auto Tuner: identical tuner as used in the ORION II, matches most antennas up to 10:1 SWR (HF only). 100 Tune Memories. Order your OMNI-VII with or without this option.
Three antenna connectors: Two SO-239 transceiver outputs, plus a third SO-239 connector for auxiliary receive-only antenna. Antenna switching is front panel selectable.
Updates by Flash-ROM: Serial port interface for local rig control via PC and for Flash-ROM updates available via the Internet. Commands are a superset of those used for the Jupiter. To obtain the very latest version of the OMNI-VII, visit our firmware download website at www.rfsquared.com and download the software. Connect the radio to a serial port on your PC and you are up to date in a flash. Easy!
Quad bandstacking registers and 100 memories
Optional Model 302R remote encoder/keypad works with the OMNI-VII. Plug it in and control selected features sitting back in your easy chair.
Aluminum chassis construction and steel outer case makes the rig an easy traveler at only 5 inches H x 12 inches W x 14.75 inches D. Weighs just 14 pounds!
8 pin mic connector as used on ORION II
Model 588 and 588AT
General Specifications
Frequency Range RX: 100 kHz ? 30 MHz and 48 ? 54 MHz. Specifications should apply within Amateur Radio bands only.
Frequency Range TX: 1.797-2.010, 3.495-4.005, 5.275-5.407, 6.995-7.305, 10.095-10.155, 13.995-14.352, 18.063-18.170, 20.995-21.452, 24.885-24.995, 27.995-29.702, 49.995-54.0 MHz.
Tuning Step Sizes: 1, 10, 100, 1k, 5k, 10k, and 100 kHz.
Frequency Stability: Maximum +/- 0.5 PPM over operating temperature. TCXO standard.
Rated RF Load: 50 ohms nominal.
Antenna Jacks: 2 x SO-239 transceive, 1 x SO-239 receive only.
Modes: USB, LSB, AM, FM, CWUSB, CWLSB, FSK.
I-Fs: 1st: 70 MHz, 2nd: 455 kHz, 3rd: 14 kHz.
NTIA Compliance: Meets requirements for frequency stability, not in compliance for transmit occupied bandwidth.
Display: STN transmissive color LCD display with CFL backlight, 320 x 240 pixels.
PC control ports: Serial, EIA-232 standard, DB-9F. Integrated 10 mb/s Ethernet, CAT5 or CAT6, RJ-45.
Supply Voltage: 13.8 Vdc nominal. Reverse-polarity and over-voltage protection standard.
Operating Temperature Range: 0-50 degrees Celsius.
Dimensions (HxWxD): 5.0" x 12.0" x 14.75". Depth measurement includes rear panel heat sink.
Weight: 15.4 lbs. (7 kg).
Construction: Aluminum chassis, steel cabinet, glass-epoxy printed-circuit boards, molded front panel.
Receiver Specifications
SSB Sensitivity: <0.18 uV typical for 10 dB SINAD at 2.4 kHz BW, pre-amp on. <0.5 uV typical for 10 dB SINAD at 2.4 kHz BW, pre-amp off.
AM Sensitivity: <2.5 uV for 10 dB SINAD at 6 kHz BW, 30% modulation, 1 kHz, pre-amp off.
FM Sensitivity: <2.5 uV for 12 dB SINAD at 20 kHz BW, 3 kHz deviation, 1 kHz, pre-amp off.
Selectivity, IF1: at 70 MHz, 20 kHz
Selectivity, IF2: at 455 kHz, 20, 6, 2.5 kHz standard, 500 Hz, 300 Hz, optional.
Selectivity, DSP IF: 37 built-in DSP filters from 200-9000 Hz BW.
IP3 (Third Order Intercept Point): +13 dBm at 20 kHz spacing, +8.5 dBm at 2 kHz spacing, optional 500 Hz I-F filter installed, 500 Hz DSP BW.
IMD3 Dynamic Range: 90 dB @ 20 kHz spacing, 2.5 kHz I-F filter. 78 dB @ 2 kHz spacing, optional 500 Hz I-F filter installed, 500 Hz DSP BW.
Blocking Dynamic Range: 135 dB at 20 kHz spacing, 2.5 kHz I-F filter. 130 dB at 2 kHz spacing with optional 500 Hz filter installed, 500 Hz DSP BW.
LO Phase Noise: -125 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz, -121 dBc/Hz @ 2 kHz
Image Rejection:> 70 dB.
IF Rejection:> 70 dB.
Other Spurious Response Rejection:> 90 dB, F>1 MHz.
RIT/XIT Range: +/- 8.2 kHz
S-meter Reference: S9 = 50 uV RMS
TX> RX Recovery Time: < 20 ms.
RX Audio Equalizer: Bass/treble boost/cut up to 6 dB/octave.
RX Audio Output: 2W into 4 ohms, <3% THD
RX Headphone Output: Designed for 16-32 ohms impedance headphones. Usable at 8 ohms.
AUX Audio Output: 500 mv
RX Manual Notch Filter: IF DSP,> 50 dB depth, adjustable width.
Auto Notch: IF DSP, multi-tone, adjustable.
RX Noise Reduction: IF DSP, adjustable.
Noise Blanker: IF DSP, adjustable
RX Current Drain: 2A @ 13.8 Vdc, no signal, AF gain at 100%.
Transmitter Specifications
Power Output: Adjustable, 100W maximum
CW & SSB Duty Cycle: continuous service @ 100W
AM, FM, AFSK, FSK, PSK Duty Cycle: continuous with cooling fan accessory
Microphone Input Impedance:>10 k-ohms at 1 kHz
Microphone Sensitivity: 1 mV RMS for full power output, internal gain adjustment, dc power for electret elements
AUX Level Input: 200 mv RMS nominal for 100 W, set to 50% independent of mic gain
Speech Processor: RF compression, 0-9 adjustment
TX Bandwidth: 1000-4000 Hz in 200 Hz steps plus 2500 Hz ? 17 total steps
TX Frequency Response: 70-4000 Hz maximum @ 6 dB points, adjustable
TX Speech Monitor: Modulated IF after filtering, processing
SSB Carrier Suppression:> 50 dB
Unwanted Sideband Suppression:> 60 dB at 1 kHz
Harmonic & Spurious Outputs: Meets FCC specifications
T/R Switching: PTT or VOX on SSB, AM, FM, FSK. Adjustable QSK on CW
CW Keyer: Speed range, 5-63 WPM, adjustable weighting, selectable Curtis A/B
CW Rise & Fall Times: Adjustable 3-10 ms
CW Offset: Programmable 100-1270 Hz in 10 Hz steps. Sidetone pitch automatically matches selected CW offset
FM Deviation: +/- 5 kHz peak nominal
Current Drain: 25 A max. @ 100 W output
Optional Antenna Tuner: Internal, L-network, 8 to 600 ohms matching range, 1.8-30 MHz
Documents
- Firmware Revision History
- 31.64KB2009-12-17
- One-Plug Users Guide
- 1.71MB2010-02-26
- Bootloader Update Instructions
- 28.38KB2008-08-29
- OnePlug Revision History
- 7.14KB2010-02-26
- Brochure
- 538.83KB2008-08-29
- Sherwood Engineering Tests
- 28.00KB2008-08-29
- One Plug F.A.Q.
- 77.72KB2008-08-29
- AT588K Manual
- 1.29MB2009-02-27
- Manual Revision History
- 16.34KB2008-08-29
- Manual
- 600.72KB2008-08-29
- Programmers Reference Manual
- 410.26KB2008-08-29
- Programming Instructions
- 571.00B2008-08-29
- Schematics
- 2.03MB2008-08-29
- Bootloader Revision History
- 785.00B2008-04-23
Knowledge Base Article's
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Tuning Instructions for AM Operation with the Omni VII
- Set the power output to the desired level. Key the transceiver with the microphone and the DSP will automatically set the carrier to the proper level (this will initially take a few seconds). Peak output of an AM transmitter is 4 times the level of the carrier, thus if the power output is set for 100 watts, the carrier will be 25 watts, power output is set for 50 watts then the carrier will be 12.5 watts etc…
- Speak into the microphone and adjust the microphone gain until the ALC LED flickers on voice peaks. If the microphone gain is adjusted beyond the point where the ALC LED flickers on voice peaks, then distortion can occur. It will be helpful to monitor the audio with the monitor or an external receiver
- Adjust the transmit roll off and transmit equalizer using the monitor or an external receiver for the most pleasing transmit audio. The microphone gain might have to be readjusted for ALC after these controls are set. Bandwidth is automatically set by the DSP. The speech processor is not active on AM.
See below for a list of accessories available for the Omni VII HF+6m Transceiver
OMNI-VII is the first truly Net-Ready ham transceiver. No PC required at the rig to operate remote! Locate your OMNI-VII anywhere you have wideband Internet access. Simply connect its built-in Ethernet port to your router with our exclusive One Plug connection. Delivers live receive AND transmit operation from anywhere else in the world from another wideband Internet access! A simple GUI (Graphical User Interface) written for the OMNI-VII is available for download at no charge from our firmware update website. That’s not all: the latest GUI source code (written in Visual Basic) and complete programming instructions can be downloaded to build your own GUI.
The HF NOW package includes a Omni VII with auto tuner, power supply, desk microphone, 100 feet of RG8X coax, a G5RV antenna, demo video and free shipping.
Accessories:
455 kHz I-F 300 Hz BW Collins filter
For Omni-VII (588 and 588AT)
$99.00
455 kHz I-F 500 Hz BW Collins filter
For Omni-VII (588 and 588AT)
$99.00
115/230 VAC input, 25 amps continuous duty at 13.8 VDC output. Size: HWD 2“x7“x9.5”. 13.8 volt connections on rear. Red & Black Heavy duty binding posts. Weight, 4 pounds.
$169.00
Switching Power Supply / Speaker Console
Model 940 speaker console with internal switching power supply provides up to 25 amps current at 13.8 Vdc for powering HF transceivers and other Amateur Radio devices from an input of 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Internal high-quality 4 ohm 5 watt speaker is suitable for every possible communication need, from clean CW to well rounded AM receive audio.
$299.00
Regal desk microphone - Ten-Tec 8PIN
The best sounding microphone Ten-Tec has offered yet for Amateur Radio, and possibly the best sounding one available from anyone today! MIC stand is not included please order Model 716 – Regal Table Stand. Available also is a custom hand built solid walnut microphone stand with your callsign laser etched on the front.
$139.00
Table stand for Regal desk microphone
Die-cast metal table stand for the Regal desk microphone. Threaded 6” tube for easy installation of the microphone.
$22.95
The TEN-TEC Model 777 DX PRO Headset Mic combines armchair comfort with superb audio to provide exceptional performance. The 777’s clean, light-weight design has an easy-to-adjust fit and can be worn for long periods without fatigue. Great for DXing, contesting, or everyday use! It has a unidirectional dynamic mic that isolates out ambient noise for excellent SSB audio, and has an adjustable boom with windscreen for outdoor use. TEN-TEC even offers adapter cables for most SSB transceivers. This great sounding stereo headset can also be used for panoramic cw and has an extra length coiled cord with a 1/4” plug.
Accessory cable is required please see below
$129.00
RF Speech Processor - Ten-Tec 8PIN
RF Speech Processor is a high performance true RF-type speech processor designed to operate with most modern HF Amateur Radio transceivers. Order 715-T4 for model 715 supplied with output cable for 4 pin Ten-Tec rigs like Jupiter, Omni-VI, Paragon. Order 715-T8 for model 715 supplied with output cable for 8 pin Ten-Tec rigs, Orion II and Omni-VII. The 715-T8 is also “plug and play” for 8 pin Yaesu transceivers.
$249.00
The 610 is designed to enhance Omni VII remote transceiver operation by allowing your existing CW paddle, microphone and/or headset to be used with the transceiver when in remote mode.
$169.00
The 302R remote/encoder keypad allows armchair operation of the JUPITER, RX-350D, OMNI-VII, ORION, or ORION II. Black color is cosmetic match for current Ten-Tec HF transceivers. Direct frequency entry from keypad and control of some transceiver functions from three function buttons located above the tuning knob.
$139.00
Model 310 cooling fan assembly is an external accessory cooling fan for HF transceivers. Hole-free attachment to transceiver rear heat sink via 4 allen screws.
$39.95
The model 307B external communications speaker is designed for use with Ten-Tec radio receivers and transceivers. The 307B is a black cabinet as used for the Orion, Orion II, and Argonaut V HF transceivers, Omni-VII and the RX-350D receiver. The cabinet and speaker are suitable for every possible communcation need, from clean CW operation to well-rounded AM receive audio. The speaker response is 100 to 18000 Hz, 4 ohms impedance, 5 watts power. Speaker measures 4 inches diameter. Supplied with connection cable.
$98.00
USB soundcard digital mode adapter cable
The model 712 adapter cable (6ft in length) is a soundcard USB device that allows direct connection of the AUX I/O, ACC 1, or AUX 1 jacks on the Omni VII, Orion/Orion II, Argonaut V and some Jupiter HF transceivers to an open USB port for digital mode use.
$69.00
Converts a USB port into a 9-pin male RS-232 serial port. The USB Serial Adapter is designed to make serial port expansion quick and simple. Works with all Ten-Tec products with a RS-232 serial port.
$19.95
4-Pin Male to 8-Pin Female Ten-Tec Adaptor
4-pin male to 8-pin female Ten-Tec adapter. This adapter is used for plugging in a microphone equipped with a 4 pin Ten-Tec connector into a Ten-Tec 8 pin equipped transceiver or accessory device.
$19.90
DX Pro Headset - Ten-Tec 8-Pin Cable
8-Pin Accessory cable for use with Orion II, Omni VII, and Yaesu radios
$19.95
