Specifications

• Receiver hears signals as low as –140dBm, BDR > 130dB
• Two-tone Transmitter IMD: –41dB (10W), -38dB (100W)
• 3-band parametric audio equalizers for transmitter and receiver
• Full duplex operation. Transmit and receive at the same time
• Two 10dB preamps and a 10dB attenuator
• Split operation allows transmit and receive on different bands and
modes. Also useful for transmitting CW while in SSB receive
• Wide RIT/XIT range (+/- 16MHz)
• External secondary receiver audio can be routed to one speaker,
internal receiver to the other. (Sienna is available as a receiver
only, upgradeable to a transceiver, or use any other audio source)
• Manual key and paddles active simultaneously with front and
back panel access, 4 jacks total
• Headphones and speakers active simultaneously with separate
volume controls
• Two analog backlit meters, one for transmit, the other for receive
• Dual passband tuning (at 9MHz 2nd IF and 455KHz 3rd IF)
• Two transceive antenna ports and a receive-only antenna port
• Customizable front panel color schemes
• Easy-to-use front panel with grouped functions and minimal use
of dual or triple function controls. No “tap” vs. “push” operation
• Two mic inputs— one balanced input (150-600 ohms or Hi-Z via
built-in FET preamp), and one unbalanced line level input
• Ultimate in modularity. Can be purchased as a receiver or
transceiver, 10W or 100W, with optional tuner and up to 9 crystal
filters (with over 20 bandwidth choices).
• DZKit exclusive SALC
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• CW sidetone frequencies range from 196 to 976 Hz,
• “Hear between the dits” QSK at over 60 wpm with no clicks
• Downloadable firmware updates
This bottom view shows how you get access to the IF filters by re-
moving a cover plate. In addition to non-removable AM filters at each
IF, there are three IF filters at the 9MHz 2nd IF and three more at the
455kHz 3rd IF that can be snapped in as shown above.
The back panel is laid out cleanly. On the lower left is the computer control interface (RS-
232C) and expansion space. On the upper left are connections to the optional external key-
pad (compatible with the Yaesu FH-2), keyer paddles, straight key, line level audio in and
out, 455kHz IF Out and receive antenna. Transmitter I/O is in the center (top-to-bottom:
unbalanced mic in, PTT in, ALC in and Yaesu-compatible linear control). Main antenna
jacks, ground lug and power are to the right. The 100W amplifier is protected by a 25A
fuse.
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Sienna’s front panel has a well-designed control layout: lighted buttons with a positive tactile response; two velvet-smooth tuning knobs; an
easy to navigate menu system that uses plain language; a beautiful blue-green vacuum fluorescent display; two backlit analog meters; controls
that are grouped logically for ease of use; mic jack; headphone jack; separate paddles and manual key inputs; and much more!
SALC (Smart Automatic Level Control) is DZKit’s method of keeping the transmitter from “spiking” to high power levels when you change bands. While this may
require extra time to let the rig stabilize at the requested power level when changing bands, it is much gentler on amplifiers that may be attached. PSB (Passive Signal
Boost) allows you to bypass the receiver’s bandpass filters, adding about 5dB to the signal strength at the expense of letting a little more noise into the front end. This
can help bring in weak signals on a fading band.
Now with 6M
receive coverage!