TPL Communications 8 1AC User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
UHF HIGH BAND
CONTINUOUS DUTY
RF POWER AMPLIFIER
PA8 - 1AC
3370 SAN FERNANDO ROAD, #206
LOS ANGELES, CA 90065
TEL: (323) 256-3000
FAX: (323) 254-321
E-mail:
tech.support@tplcom.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
II. GENERAL SPECIFICATION
III. OPTIONS
IV. CAUTION
V. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
VI. INSTALLATION
VII. WARRANTY
VIII. SERVICE
I. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PA8-1AC model is a UHF high band continuous duty RF power amplifier
intended for use in repeater applications. This amplifier can deliver RF power
from 5 to 45 watts when driven with 1.0 to 3.0 watts and it will cover the
frequency range from 806 MHz to 869 MHz. These amplifiers are designed to be
installed in a 19-inch rack.
D
The amplifier’s dimensions are 19” W x 5 ¼” H x 4 ½”
Figure 1.
and the weight is 8 lbs.
= 25° C;
II. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS @ V
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Condition
Frequency Range BW 806.000 869.000 MHz
Operating bandwidth within
range
OBW 63.0 MHz
Input Power PIN 1.0 3.0 Watt
Output Power P
Output Flatness ∆P
5 45 50 Watt
OUT
±0.5 dB Within OBW
OUT
Small Signal Gain G 9 10 dB
Harmonic Emissions Har -60 dBc P
Spurious Emissions Spur -60 dBc P
Operating Voltage VDD 11 13.8 15 Volt DC
Supply Current IDD 9 10 Amp DC
Input VSWR S11 2 : 1 VSWR
Operating Mode Mode CW/FM
Impedance, Input ZIN 50 Ω
Impedance, Output Z
50 Ω
OUT
Duty Cycle D 100 % per EIA/TIA-603-C
Receive Bypass Relay Not Included
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Condition
Operating Temperature TO -30 +60 °C
Storage Temperature TS -30 +80 °C
Operating Humidity HO 0 85 %
Storage Humidity HS 0 95 %
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Parameter Value Units Limits Condition
Dimensions 19”W x 5 1/4”H x 4 1/2” D inch max
Weight 8 lb max
RF Connectors, In/Out Type “N”
DC Connector Terminal Block
Cooling Forced Air (Fan)
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
End-user accessible thru-hole multi turn potentiometer for adjusting output power from 5 W to 45 W.
= 13.8 VDC. Nom., T
DC
= 45 W
OUT
= 45 W
OUT
relative, non-condensing
relative, non-condensing
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