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CTX-10
QRP Transceiver
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AeroStream Communications near Golden, Colorado entered the hobby radio market in 2013 with their revolutionary CommRadio CR-1 and follow up CR-1a SDR receivers. The success of these innovative radios left many asking for a transceiver of similar size and capability. The answer is the multi-mission CTX-10. The CommRadio CTX-10 blends high performance, internal SDR technology, high efficiency circuit design, compact size and simple operation. This QRP radio is ideal for field use and emergency operations. Transmitter covers the 80-10 meter amateur bands with output power selectable at 1, 5 or 10 watts. The new design uses ruggedized land mobile power amps in push-pull. Every aspect of the radio design is optimized for low power consumption. The efficient and sharp OLED display is readable in low or high lighting conditions. CW semi-break-in is supported. The radio has three built-in #18650 3.7V 2600 mAh Li-ion batteries providing 28.8 watt-hours of operation. A built-in intelligent charger provides seamless power management. The general coverage receiver section uses multiple preselectors for optimized reception from 150 kHz to 30 MHz. An integrated CW keyer, CW reader (Beta) and antenna tuner enhances operation. The premium tuning knob optical encoder is rated at a million revolutions. Entire enclosure is aluminum with machined aluminum knobs. External connections are through-hole mounted for durability. Includes USB cable, DC power cord and CD manual. (Microphone not supplied). DC power requirements: receive 1.5 Watts, transmit 20 Watts. The USB mini-B 2.0 port is only for software updates and I/Q out (no DC power in or out). Limited 1 year manufacturer warranty: parts, labor, workmanship. This robust, quality device is built in Colorado, U.S.A.
09/04/20
With firmware release 1326, 1330, 1334, 1342 many features have been added including split VFO, sidetone level, etc.
See the July 2019 issues of QST for a complete review of this radio.
Click here for CTX-10 Owner's Manual pdf Rev G 09/01/20 [4 Mb].
Click here to view manufacturer's first-look YouTube video on the CTX-10
Click here to view battery endurance test YouTube video on the CTX-10
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Yaesu
MH-31A8JHand mic. INFO
Discontinued
Flex Radio
HFM-3-RJ45Hand mic. A strong choice for the CTX-10.
Only available directly from Flex Radio. VIEW
DC-CTX10
DC cord 3 feet 2.5/5.5mm (as supplied). VIEW
Discontinued
USBA MINIB
USB A to USB MINI B cable 3 feet. (as supplied). VIEW
Not currently stocked
UG255
SO-239 (UHF) to BNC male adapter.
(To connect a PL259 to CTX10).Discontinued
Tenba P306
Deluxe protective carry case for your QRP system. INFO
Discontinued
#0473
CTX10 Hat
Quality ball cap. With adjustable fit. VIEW
$6.98
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