Hilberling PT80000 Transceiver Ham Radio

 

 

RX:
9 kHz … 30 MHz
50 … 54 MHz
69.9 … 70.5 MHz
144 … 148 MHz
110 … 143.9 MHz

TX:
160 / 80 / 60 / 40 / 30 / 20 / 17 / 15 / 12 / 10 / 6 / 4 / 2 m-band

All-Mode
2x RX
DSP
16-pol analogue + digital filters
PA: 200 W | 100 W (HF | VHF)

ModelHilberling PT–8000ASerial # 12080134Tests:Sept&Oct2012+ May 2013


Note: Hardware updates were installed in October from Rev 1.00 to Rev 2.00


Note 2: A new filter board was installed in May 2013 for hardware Rev 3.00.


This added a 250-Hz 16-pole CW filter for both Main and Sub receivers.


At this point this update will be standard in US transceivers, and an option in Europe.


All measurements made on 20 meters unless otherwise noted.


IF BW 3100 -3 /-6 / -60: 3180 / 3670 / 5100 HzUltimate>100dB


IF BW 2700 -3 /-6 / -60: 2470 / 3070 / 4200 HzUltimate>100dB


IF BW 2400 -3 -6 / -60:2210 / 2670 / 3800 HzUltimate>100dB


IF BW 2000 -3 /-6 / -60: 1810 / 2140 / 3200 HzUltimate>100dB


IF BW 1800 -3 /-6 / -60: 1480 / 1790 / 2800 HzUltimate>100dB


IF BW 500 -3 /-6 /-60:440 / 550 / 1090 HzUltimate>100dB


IF BW 250 -3 /-6 /-60:250 / 300 / 700 HzUltimate>100dB


Note: The -60 dB SSB bandwidths are approximate and will be updated soon.


The -3 and -6 dB values are exact, as are the CW -60 dB bandwidths.


First IF rejection @ 40.7 MHz123dB

First IF rejection @ 40.7 MHz with pre-selector enabled>100dB


Second IF rejection @ 10.7 MHz95dB


Dynamic Range with radio, no preamp


Dynamic Range 20 kHz105*dBIP3+33dBm


Dynamic Range 5 kHz105*dBIP3+33dBm


Dynamic Range 2 kHz105*dBIP3+33dBm


Dynamic Range 1 kHz104*dBIP3+31dBm


* Combination of phase noise and 3rdorder product


Dynamic Range with radio, Preamp 1


Dynamic Range 20 kHz105*dBIP3+20dBm


Dynamic Range 5 kHz105*dBIP3+20dBm


Dynamic Range 2 kHz105*dBIP3+20dBm


* Combination of phase noise and 3rdorder product


Blocking above noise floor, 1uV signal @ 100 kHz, AGC On:< 142 ^dB

^ Receiver protection triggered at +17.5 dBm


Note: The protection circuitry triggered at different values depending on band.


Ranged from +11 dBm to + 19 dBm

Phase noise measured on 20 meters using HP 8642A


Phase noise (normalized) at 2.5 kHz spacing:-143dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 5 kHz spacing:-143dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 10 kHz spacing:-144dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 20 kHz spacing:-147dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 30 kHz spacing:-146dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 40 kHz spacing:-149dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 50 kHz spacing:-149dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 60 kHz spacing:-148dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 70 kHz spacing:-147dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 80 kHz spacing:-147dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 90 kHz spacing:-148dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 100 kHz spacing:-148dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 200 kHz spacing:-149dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 300 kHz spacing:-149dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 400 kHz spacing:-150dBc


Phase noise (normalized) at 500 kHz spacing:-150dBc


Noise floor, 500 Hz, 10.1 MHz, no preamp-127dBm


Noise floor, SSB bandwidth 14 MHz, no preamp-124dBm


Noise floor, SSB bandwidth 14 MHz, Preamp 1 On-137dBm


Sensitivity at 14 MHz, no preamp(+100 Hz PBT offset)0.45uV


Sensitivity at 14 MHz, Preamp 1 On (+100 Hz PBT offset)0.11uV


Noise floor, 500 Hz, 14.2 MHz, no preamp-128dBm


Noise floor, 500 Hz, 14.2 MHz, Preamp On-141dBm


Noise floor, 500 Hz, 50.125 MHz-142dBm


Noise floor, 2.4 kHz, 50.125 MHz-138dBm


Sensitivity, 2.4 kHz, 50.125 MHz0.1uV


Noise floor, 500 Hz, 144.205 MHz-141dBm


Noise floor, 2.4 kHz, 144.205 MHz-137dBm


Sensitivity, 2.4 kHz, 144.205 MHz0.11uV


Signal for S9, no preamp-73 dBm50uV


Signal for S9, Preamp 1-73 dBm50uV


Gain of preamp15dB

Attenuator10dB


AGC threshold at 3 dB, no preamp5.4uV


AGC threshold at 3 dB, Preamp 1 ON1.0uV

Note:


The S-meter linearity is very accurate, as are the S-meters in the Flex products and the


Perseus. The S meter reading is not affected by preamp, attenuator or hybrid splitter


settings.


If the splitter is not desired for the Sub receiver, be sure to switch the Sub receiver to


antenna #2 to take the splitter out of the circuit if maximum sensitivity is desired on the


higher HF bands. Due to band noise on 30 meters and below, having the splitter in the


circuit would cause no practical degradation of reception of weak signals.


The LCD display is outstanding, with excellent brightness at the default backlight level.


The display is angled internally, so it is not mandatory to use the tilt-bail for easy viewing


of the screen.


Markings on the front panel are very legible in white on the dark charcoal background.


No need to use a flashlight to read the panel, unlike some other brands.


With very weak signals, broadband noise outside the crystal-filter passband is


dramatically reduced by enabling the audio DSP filtering. While this only has a minor


effect on measured noise floor (1 to 1.5 dB), audibly the improvement is significant.


With the addition of the 16-pole CW filter, the audio-derived AGC option will no longer


be available or needed. This feature caused problems with S9 or stronger signals,


particularly if the preamp was enabled. (This change will occur in firmware update.)


Merci à Hans Hilberling DK7LG