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PPA T46
Personal PA® Body-Pack Transmitter
The Personal PA™ T46 transmitter will broadcast a speaker’s
voice on one of seventeen available channels, 72-76 MHz, to
listeners using a R33, R35, R35-8, R36, R37 or R1600 receiver.
The unit features an easy-to-read OLED screen, convenient
menu control buttons, exible mic and auxiliary inputs, pushbutton on/off/mute controls, channel lock and selectable
compression. Lightweight and portable, the PPA T46 will
operate up to 150 feet (46 m) from the listening audience. It
is ideal for providing hearing assistance for students in the
classroom, tour group participants, employee training, business
meetings and more.
For order information on the PPA T46, contact Williams Sound
at 800-843-3544.
FM SPECIFICATION DATA
© 2012, Williams Sound, LLC MCAT 197

PPA T46 Personal PA® Body-Pack Transmitter
POWER ON/OFF,
MUTE BUTTON
MIC
JACK
LEFT
ARROW
BUTTON
MENU
BUTTON
T46 TOP
T46 FRONT
POWER "ON",
LOW BATTERY
LED
AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
RIGHT
ARROW
BUTTON
Dimensions:
Weight:
Color:
Enclosure Material:
Battery Type options:
Operating Frequencies:
Stability:
Modulation:
RF Output:
Frequency Response:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Transmit Antenna:
Microphone:
External Display:
External Controls:
External Indicators:
Mic Input:
Aux Input:
Audio Compression:
Compatible Receivers:
Approvals/Directives:
Warranty:
4.1” L x 2.8” W x 1.1” D (104 mm x 71 mm x 28 mm)
2.6 oz (74 g), no batteries
Black/Silver
Shatter-resistant PC/ABS plastic with textured scratch-resistant aluminum
faceplate
Two (2) AA 1.5 V non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries (BAT 001-2), 75 mA
nominal current drain, up to 30 hours battery life
Two (2) AA 1.5 V NiMH rechargeable batteries (BAT 026-2), 75 mA nominal
current drain, up to 20 hours battery life per charge, recharges in 14–16 hours,
uses CHG 3502 or CHG 3512 Charger
Selectable, 17 channels, 72.1 – 75.9 MHz*. Switchable 8 or 17 Channel Mode.
(8-channel mode setting corresponds with PPA R35-8 receiver channels)
± .005%, frequency synthesized, crystal reference, PLL
Wide-band FM, 75 kHz peak, 75 µS pre-emphasis
80 mV/m at 3 m (max. allowed by FCC rules)
180 Hz to 13 kHz, ± 3 dB at 1% max. THD
65 dB (typical) transmitted
Integral with microphone cord
Electret type, 3.5 mm mono plug
OLED for status and menu information.
Status: Ch/Freq, Mic Audio Level, Auxiliary Input Audio Level, Battery Status,
Mic Mute, Channel Lock, Dual-Preset mode.
Menu: Ch/Freq display mode select, Volume, Aux Input, Compression,
17 or 8-channel mode, screen time out, screen brightness, restore default
settings
Momentary push button: push and hold 3 seconds for power On/Off, push and
release for microphone mute On/Off. “Up”, “Down” and “Menu” buttons for
accessing and changing transmitter settings. Battery type switch (Alkaline or
NiMH) located behind the battery compartment door
Power LED - Green, ashes when battery is low
3.5 mm mono jack with electret mic bias, adjustable gain with
25 dB range
2.5 mm stereo jack, adjustable gain with 60 dB range
1:1 (off) or 2:1 (on) selectable in menu
PFM R31, PFM R32, PFM R33, PFM R36, PPA R35, PPA R37, PPA R35-8,
PPA R1600,
FCC, Industry Canada, RoHS, WEEE
Lifetime PLUS Limited Warranty, 90 Days on most accessories.
Note: FCC regulations, section 15.21, requires the user to comply with the rules of transmitter operation. Any changes or modications made
by the user not expressly approved for compliance may result in the loss of all privileges and authority to operate the equipment.
Note: Specications subject to change without notice.
*Disclaimer: FCC Rules limit use of this equipment to auditory assistance.
© 2012, Williams Sound, LLC MCAT 197

PPA T46 Personal PA™ Body-Pack Transmitter
Architectural/Engineering Specications
The PPA T46 is a wide-band body-pack transmitter and shall operate on 17 selectable frequencies between 72MHz and 76MHz. It shall
operate for up to 30 hrs with two AA Alkaline batteries and be housed in a black plastic enclosure with an aluminum faceplate. It shall have
battery recharge ability utilizing Williams Sound drop-in chargers.
The T46 shall have a 3.5 mm microphone jack and a 2.5 mm auxiliary audio input jack. The microphone cord will serve as the transmitting
antenna. The T46 shall have three buttons on the front to access channel select, master and aux gain, compression on/off, channel lock
and screen adjustments. There shall be an OLED screen on the front of the T46 displaying current operating status and menu information.
The T46 shall have the ability to operate in dual channel mode whereby the user can switch between two different transmitting channel
presets, each with its own set-up parameters (channel, master volume, aux volume).
There shall be a power switch which also serves as a microphone mute control on the top bezel of the transmitter.
The T46 shall have wide band FM modulation at 75 KHz peak with a frequency response of 180 Hz to 13 KHz.
The PPA T46 shall be covered under a limited lifetime parts and labor warranty.
This transmitter shall be the Williams Sound model PPA T46.
Domestic Sales
Williams Sound
10300 Valley View Rd.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Ph: 800-328-6190 / 952-943-2252
FAX: 952-943-2174
Email: info@williamssound.com
Web: www.williamssound.com
International Sales
International Sales Department
Williams Sound
10300 Valley View Rd.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Phone: +1 952 943 2252
Fax: +1 952 943 2174
Email: info@williamssound.com
Web: www.williamssound.com
800.843.3544 / info@williamssound.com / www.williamssound.com
© 2012, Williams Sound, LLC MCAT 197