❍ Specifications
❍ Ordering Information
❍ Features & Benefits
• Meets FCC Docket 21006 Aeronautical Frequency Offset
Requirements
• Fully Compatible With BTSC Encoded Stereo Audio
• Front Panel Accessible Level Controls for Easy Set-Up and
Adjustments
• Low Cost High Performance Channelized Audio/Video Modulator
• AC Convenience Outlet
BAVM-860SAW
Channelized Audio/Video Modulators
The Blonder Tongue BAVM-860SAW is an
economical commercial quality TV
modulator. It provides a +55 dBmV RF
output on any specified CATV channel from
2 to 135 (54 to 860 MHz). HRC and IRC
frequency plans are also available. The
BAVM-860SAW is ideal for placing A/V
program sources such as satellite receivers,
VCR’s, DVD’s, cameras or TV demodulators
onto standard 6 MHz NTSC TV channels for
broadband distribution. The BAVM860SAW features IF SAW filtering with
built-in FCC group delay pre-distortion
assuring excellent adjacent channel
performance and color operation. The
modulator complies with FCC 21006 with
+/- 5 KHz visual carrier stability and
required frequency offsets on all
aeronautical channels. For BTSC stereo
applications, a field-defeatable audio preemphasis network is provided making the
BAVM-860SAW compatible with any outboard stereo generator that provides a
composite baseband output. A -30 dB
output test point and all user controls are
provided on the front panel.
RF
Frequency Range: CATV Channels 2 to 135
Output Level: 55 dBmV, Min
Output Level Range:
15 dB, Continuously Adjustable by Front
Panel Output Level Control
Audio/Video Carrier Ratio Control:
-7 dB to -20 dB,
Frequency Tolerance:
±10 kHz - Standard Channels
±5 kHz FCC 21006 Offsets
Audio Carrier Frequency Setting:
±1 kHz, Max
4.5 MHz Above Video Carrier
RF to Video Response from Fv -0.5 MHz to
Fv +4.2 MHz: 1 dB P/V
Broadband Noise -90 dBC
Spurious Output in 50 – 860 MHz Range
@ +55 dBmV Output: -60 dBc
Output Match (Return Loss): 12 dBc
Vestigial Sideband Response:
@Channel Edge -20 dB
@Adjacent Channel -40 dB
Video
Input for 87.5% Modulation:
0.7V to 2.5 V P-P
Video Input Return Loss: 18 dB
Video Carrier-To-Noise Ratio in 4 MHz
Bandwidth: 62 dB
P-P Video to 60 Hz RMS Hum Ratio: 60 dB
Differential Gain at 87.5% Modulation: ≤ 5%
Differential Phase at 87.5% Modulation: ≤ 5°
Group Delay: 170 ± 50 nS
Audio
Input Impedance: 10K Ohms, Unbalanced
Input for 25 KHz Peak Deviation: 140 mV RMS
Audio Frequency Response:
±1.0 dB
(50 Hz to 15 KHz ref to std 75 msec
Pre-emphasis)
4.5 MHz Intercarrier Stability: ±5.0 kHz
General
Power Requirements:
105-130 VAC, 60 Hz, 10.5 W
Temperature Range: 0 to +50 °C
Mechanical
Dimensions WxHxD: 19 x 13/4 x 3 in
Mounting: 19” Single Rack Space
Line Cord:
3 Wire Grounded,
3 Wire Convenience Outlet
Finish: Plated
Shipping Weight: 4 lbs. (approx)
Connectors
Audio In: “F” Type Female
Video In: “F” Type Female
RF Out: “F” Type Female
RF Output Test - 30 dB: “F” Type Female
Model Stock No. Description
BAVM-860SAW 5990 300 Channelized Audio/Video Modulator, Saw Filtered 54-300 MHz
BAVM-860SAW 5990 860 Channelized Audio/Video Modulator, Saw Filtered 300-860 MHz
www.blondertongue.com • 800-523-6049
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Refer to product instruction manual for additional
specification measurements and notes.