Jupiter HF Transceiver With Tuner
Model 538 and 538AT
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Product Description
The Jupiter now features a new
easy-to-read
blue/grey LCD
screen and black case to cosmetically match other pieces in the TEN-TEC
transceiver and accessory line. Thousands of Jupiter transceivers are
in use worldwide and are renowned for their terrific audio quality and
superb receiver performance. At only $1595, no competitors mid-range HF
rig comes close to what Jupiter has to offer. Try one for yourself and
discover why Jupiter has become one of TEN-TEC’s best selling 100 watt
HF transceivers since the original Omni series was released nearly 30
years ago!
New! CW on-screen decoder function and direct keyboard CW transmit capability. CW signals can be decoded automatically on-screen and CW transmit can be done directly from a keyboard. Just attach a PS/2 keyboard to the rear panel and you’re ready to operate!
The 1999 release of the (now discontinued) PC-controlled Pegasus black box transceiver was a technology breakthrough that revolutionized price versus performance for HF rigs. The original Pegasus proved to be extremely popular, but dedicated PC control was not for everyone. The Jupiter uses the identical DSP-based design packaged with a stylish front panel for conventional “hands-on” use. Jupiter is no ordinary HF transceiver. The TEN-TEC focused on one major design objective. Organize all the outstanding Pegasus features on a front panel that is simple and logical to use without the instruction manual tied to your wrist So many modern HF rigs fail miserably by this measure. All of the major features are at your fingertips with a dedicated control or from a clearly marked “shift” function.
Take a look at what the Jupiter brings to your shack:
39 IF-DSP receive filters. 25 choices from 1050-8000 Hz for voice modes and 14 more from 150 to 900 Hz for digital and CW modes. Of course, all receive filters are selectable independent of mode.
18 different DSP-generated transmit bandwidths from 900-3900 Hz are available for SSB to give your transmit audio a well-rounded sound tailored to your voice characteristics.
Software is the heart of Jupiter and its all stored in Flash ROM! Add any feature released by TEN-TEC for the rig at a later date to your transceiver. Simply visit the our website, download the latest firmware and its as if your rig rolled off the production line a few minutes earlier.
Spectrum 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.
A new large, multi-function blue/grey LCD graphics panel displays it all. You see more on the screen than could ever be possible with earlier alpha-numeric designs.
Heavy duty internal automatic antenna tuner available as optional equipment. Unlike our competitors’ transceivers, the internal tuner in the Jupiter is rated to match up to a 10:1 SWR.
CW decode and transmit capability. Jupiter can decode received CW on the user interface screen, and an input jack on the rear panel accepts a PS/2 keyboard for CW transmit direct from the radio, no computer required.
Jupiter covers all 10 HF amateur bands, including the new 60 meter band, plus is general coverage on receive. MARS operation is available with proof of authorization – contact us for additional details. Look at this lineup of standard features: Dual VFO’s with SPLIT mode, passband tuning, adjustable AGC, variable CW offset with auto-tracking sidetone, RIT/XIT, 100% duty cycle final so rugged it doesn’t require SWR foldback, and TEN-TEC’s legendary silky-smooth QSK for CW and fast-switching digital modes.
The Jupiter features an easy-to-read LED-lit main panel display. All features and functions of the transceiver are displayed on the main panel.
Above the main frequency display are eight annunciators. Annunciators selected appear in reverse highlighted text (as NR and VOX are in this picture). To the immediate left of the main frequency readout are indicators for AGC, mode, and VFO status (RxTx). When operating SPLITVFO, the Tx status indicator drops down next opposite VFO frequency display to indicate transmit frequency is on the opposite VFO. Opposite VFO mode is also shown to the left of the smaller frequency display.
Immediately below the mode indicator for the main VFO is the numeral “2400” – readout for receive filtering bandwidth. The knob marked BANDWIDTH just to the left of the display panel controls selection. There are 39 built-in receive filters ranging from 150 to 8000 Hz. All filtering is selectable independent of mode.
To the far right of the display is the “100 Hz” indicator. This is step size for the main tuning knob. There are seven selectable main tuning rates that can be selected by pushing the STEP button on the front panel.
Just below the step size indicator is the multi-function meter. In receive, the meter provides both bar graph and digital readout of incoming signal strength (note the “S1” on the meter). In transmit, the meter is selectable for digital readout of either forward power or SWR.
Near the bottom of the screen is the band sweep scope. The sweep scope is activated by pressing the SWEEP button at the top of the radio. The radio will sweep across a given range of frequencies, showing you where activity is present (or not present!). The band sweep scope has eight user-selectable ranges from 240 Hz to 2.4 MHz to show activity. There is a cursor bar (shown as vertical dashed lines) on the sweep scope as well. This is main tuning knob position. If you see a signal on the scope, you can turn the knob to move the cursor to where the band activity is.
Directly under the band sweep scope is the multi function display indicator. The series of buttons directly under the main display panel provide a variety of functions that are controlled by the MULTI knob on the front panel. Both slide rule and digital indicators are provided. Select the appropriate button and then rotate the MULTI knob to adjust.
Some “set-and-forget” transceiver functions are included in an easy-to-read single line menu that is accessible by pressing the MNU button on the front panel.
The Jupiter is available with or without an automatic antenna tuner installed ($300 option). $1595 without autotuner, $1895 with the autotuner installed.
New! CW on-screen decoder function and direct keyboard CW transmit capability. CW signals can be decoded automatically on-screen and CW transmit can be done directly from a keyboard. Just attach a PS/2 keyboard to the rear panel and you’re ready to operate!
The 1999 release of the (now discontinued) PC-controlled Pegasus black box transceiver was a technology breakthrough that revolutionized price versus performance for HF rigs. The original Pegasus proved to be extremely popular, but dedicated PC control was not for everyone. The Jupiter uses the identical DSP-based design packaged with a stylish front panel for conventional “hands-on” use. Jupiter is no ordinary HF transceiver. The TEN-TEC focused on one major design objective. Organize all the outstanding Pegasus features on a front panel that is simple and logical to use without the instruction manual tied to your wrist So many modern HF rigs fail miserably by this measure. All of the major features are at your fingertips with a dedicated control or from a clearly marked “shift” function.
Take a look at what the Jupiter brings to your shack:
39 IF-DSP receive filters. 25 choices from 1050-8000 Hz for voice modes and 14 more from 150 to 900 Hz for digital and CW modes. Of course, all receive filters are selectable independent of mode.
18 different DSP-generated transmit bandwidths from 900-3900 Hz are available for SSB to give your transmit audio a well-rounded sound tailored to your voice characteristics.
Software is the heart of Jupiter and its all stored in Flash ROM! Add any feature released by TEN-TEC for the rig at a later date to your transceiver. Simply visit the our website, download the latest firmware and its as if your rig rolled off the production line a few minutes earlier.
Spectrum 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.
A new large, multi-function blue/grey LCD graphics panel displays it all. You see more on the screen than could ever be possible with earlier alpha-numeric designs.
Heavy duty internal automatic antenna tuner available as optional equipment. Unlike our competitors’ transceivers, the internal tuner in the Jupiter is rated to match up to a 10:1 SWR.
CW decode and transmit capability. Jupiter can decode received CW on the user interface screen, and an input jack on the rear panel accepts a PS/2 keyboard for CW transmit direct from the radio, no computer required.
Jupiter covers all 10 HF amateur bands, including the new 60 meter band, plus is general coverage on receive. MARS operation is available with proof of authorization – contact us for additional details. Look at this lineup of standard features: Dual VFO’s with SPLIT mode, passband tuning, adjustable AGC, variable CW offset with auto-tracking sidetone, RIT/XIT, 100% duty cycle final so rugged it doesn’t require SWR foldback, and TEN-TEC’s legendary silky-smooth QSK for CW and fast-switching digital modes.
The Jupiter features an easy-to-read LED-lit main panel display. All features and functions of the transceiver are displayed on the main panel.
Above the main frequency display are eight annunciators. Annunciators selected appear in reverse highlighted text (as NR and VOX are in this picture). To the immediate left of the main frequency readout are indicators for AGC, mode, and VFO status (RxTx). When operating SPLITVFO, the Tx status indicator drops down next opposite VFO frequency display to indicate transmit frequency is on the opposite VFO. Opposite VFO mode is also shown to the left of the smaller frequency display.
Immediately below the mode indicator for the main VFO is the numeral “2400” – readout for receive filtering bandwidth. The knob marked BANDWIDTH just to the left of the display panel controls selection. There are 39 built-in receive filters ranging from 150 to 8000 Hz. All filtering is selectable independent of mode.
To the far right of the display is the “100 Hz” indicator. This is step size for the main tuning knob. There are seven selectable main tuning rates that can be selected by pushing the STEP button on the front panel.
Just below the step size indicator is the multi-function meter. In receive, the meter provides both bar graph and digital readout of incoming signal strength (note the “S1” on the meter). In transmit, the meter is selectable for digital readout of either forward power or SWR.
Near the bottom of the screen is the band sweep scope. The sweep scope is activated by pressing the SWEEP button at the top of the radio. The radio will sweep across a given range of frequencies, showing you where activity is present (or not present!). The band sweep scope has eight user-selectable ranges from 240 Hz to 2.4 MHz to show activity. There is a cursor bar (shown as vertical dashed lines) on the sweep scope as well. This is main tuning knob position. If you see a signal on the scope, you can turn the knob to move the cursor to where the band activity is.
Directly under the band sweep scope is the multi function display indicator. The series of buttons directly under the main display panel provide a variety of functions that are controlled by the MULTI knob on the front panel. Both slide rule and digital indicators are provided. Select the appropriate button and then rotate the MULTI knob to adjust.
Some “set-and-forget” transceiver functions are included in an easy-to-read single line menu that is accessible by pressing the MNU button on the front panel.
The Jupiter is available with or without an automatic antenna tuner installed ($300 option). $1595 without autotuner, $1895 with the autotuner installed.
Specifications
- MODES: LSB, USB, CW, RTTY (AFSK), FM, AM.
- FREQUENCY RANGE: Receive - 100 kHz to 30 MHz. Transmit - all ham bands 160-10 meters. Modifiable for MARS use with proof of licensed authority.
- DISPLAY: LCD
- DUAL VFOs with SPLIT mode.
- OFFSET TUNING: +/- 10 kHz receive and transmit
- MEMORIES: 100
- FREQUENCY ACCURACY: +/-90 Hz at 25 degrees C at 30 MHz for 1 yr
- ANTENNA: 50 ohms unbalanced.
- POWER REQUIRED: 1.5A receive, 20A transmit @ 12-14 VDC
- CONSTRUCTION: 8 epoxy glass PC boards, molded front panel, aluminum chassis, texture painted steel cover.
- DIMENSIONS: HxWxD 5"x12.125"x13" (12.7x30.8x33 cm). Depth measurement includes rear panel heat sink.
- WEIGHT: 11.5 lbs. (5.23 kg.)
TEN-TEC,INC. USA Warranty
New and demo TEN-TEC,INC. equipment purchased directly from TEN-TEC,INC. in the U.S. is warrantied parts and labor for 12 months from date of purchase. Purchaser pays inbound shipping to us for warranty repair, we pay shipping to return the repaired equipment to you by UPS ground service or equivalent to the continental USA and Canada. Alaska, Hawaii and outside U.S. and Canada actual return shipping cost paid by owner. The only warranty exception is for the model 238B antenna tuner and the 417A Titan III linear amplifier, which are warrantied for three years parts and labor, under these same terms. Used equipment sold by TEN-TEC,INC. is warrantied for 30 days, parts and labor, under these same terms.
Owner's Manual - PDF