Icom CX-10G Transverter, 10 GHz Extension for the IC-905

The CX-10G option belongs to the IC-905 and extends this transceiver to the 10 GHz band (3 cm wavelength).

The CX-10G works as a transverter from 2.4 to 10 GHz (TX + RX). In practical use, the transverter is mounted close to the antennas to keep the cable lengths as short as possible.

To enable simultaneous operation on 2.4 and 10 GHz, the CX-10G has the option of looping through the IF signal. This means that there is one IF connector for 2.4 GHz and two antenna connectors, one for 10 GHz and one for 2.4 GHz. In addition, the transverter has a 10 MHz input for a high-precision reference clock. This ensures the best possible accuracy and stability of the signal. When used with the IC-905 base unit, this reference clock comes from the GPSDO of the RF unit, but another signal source can also be used.

Finally, there is a 10-pin connector for the control cable from the RF Unit of the IC-905 to the CX-10G. This cable supplies the transverter with power and also controls the PTT. The pinout of the socket is described in the documentation, so that you can easily integrate the module into your own systems.