The QRP Diaries #2 - The X1M Platinum - Specs

X1M Pro - The New Platinum Edition

• Improved Display
• Improved Controls
• Improved Components
• Improved Filtering
• Improved Performance
• NOT A KIT - FULLY WIRED & TESTED

Frequency range RX & TX:  100 kHz ~ 30 MHz*
Modes: USB & LSB & CW
Power output: 5 Watts (4.5 Watts)
Operating voltage: 12 vdc
Operating current: 0.35 ~ 1.2 amp
Receiver Preamplifier:  Yes
Memory Channels:  100
RIT Function:  Yes
Automatic Internal CW Keyer:  Yes
Backlight On/Off:  Yes
Keyboard  lock:  Yes
Dimensions:   3-13/16 x 1-9/16 x 6-1/8 inches
Weight:   0.65 kg  ~  1.43 lbs
PTT Microphone:  Included
Computer Control:  Compatible with Ham Radio Deluxe (factory adapter required - Choose Icom IC-718 in HRD)

* Transmits continuous 100 kHz - 30 MHz via  Menu option.  Preset transmit range is the five US bands shown below.

Five Ham Bands are configured with bandpass filtering.  Transmitting on frequencies outside these ranges will require external bandpass filtering.

• Band 1:    75/80m - 3.5 ~ 4.0 MHz
• Band 2:    40m - 7.0 ~ 7.3 MHz
• Band 3:   20m - 14.0 ~ 14.350 MHz
• Band 4:   15m - 21.0 ~ 21.45 MHz
• Band 5:   10m - 28.0 ~ 29.7  MHz

Receiving sensitivity: better than 0.45uV,

Frequency stability: better than 0.5ppm

Frequency accuracy: better than 0.5ppm

Operating voltage: 12.0 ~ 14.0V DC

Receiver Standby Current: 0.5A
 
Included in the package:

• X1M Platinum Transceiver
• Power plug (owner must build their own cable)
• Keyer plug (owner must build their own cable) 

Available options:

• Audio Filter for CW or SSB - Variable Center Frequency and Bandwidth
• Computer Interface Connector Cable (TTL/RS232 to USB) - To Update Firmware & Operate X1M via Ham Radio Deluxe or other rig control or digimode suites.