TPL Communications 1 1AEM User Manual
USER MANUAL
MOBILE LOW BAND VHF
RF POWER AMPLIFIER
PA1-1AEM
3370 SAN FERNANDO RD., #206
LOS ANGELES, CA 90065
TEL: (323)256-3000 FAX: (323)254-3210
www.tplcom.com
L-PA1-1AEM-U/A7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.................................................................................... 2
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 2
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 5
WARRANTY........................................................................................................... 7
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PA1-1AEM model is a mobile VHF low band RF power amplifier intended for use in the mobile
applications. This amplifier can deliver RF power from 60 to 110 W when driven with 2 to 4 W and it
will cover the frequency range from 36 - 42 MHz. The mobile amplifier is designed to be installed in
the interior of a car or in the trunk. The amplifier’s dimensions are: 11.6"L x 3.0"H x 5.5" W
(see figure 1) and the weight is 5 lbs.
Figure 1. Dimension (D package).
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The general specifications for the PA1-1AEM amplifier are shown in this section.
T ABLE 1
LEDOM
MEA1-1APW4-2W011-06A91CDV8.31A03
FREQUENCY BAND: 36-42 MHz
OPERA TION MODE: FM / CW
OPERA TING VOL T AGE: Nominal DC operating voltage is 13.8VDC and the specifications are
given at this voltage. However, the minimum DC operating voltage is 11 Volts and the maximum DC
operating voltage is 15 V olts as measured at the VDC input connector . Reduced DC input volt age will
result in lower output power and efficiency.
TUPNI
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TUPTUO
REWOP
LANIMON
TNERRUC
LANIMON
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EIA DUTY CYCLE: WITH NO EXTERNAL COOLING:
110 W Output (FM) 30% duty cycle
NOTE: Use of TPL Mobile Amplifiers above the recommended duty cycle or in repeater
applications is not recommended and voids the warranty.
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