Solo 1W Amplifier
Part A - User Guide
Operating your Solo 1W Amplifier
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01-Systems Description
01-10 Overview
Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil
systems for more than seventy years, keeping people safe, improving communications and
enhancing the capability of air, land and maritime platforms.
The group has four divisions employing more than twelve thousand people on five continents
with customers and partners in over 100 countries.
01-20 General
Typically, in vehicle applications, a greater range is required than with body worn
applications, therefore the use of additional power amplifiers must be considered.
Cobham offers a range of power amplifiers. Interconnection between the transmitter and any
power amplifier should be kept as short as possible, but where this is not possible, special
attention should be taken to use only low loss cables. An appropriate cable might be
RG213C/U. It is essential to minimise the distance between the amplifier and the antenna.
Mounting of the transmitter should use the mounting holes provided.
The transmitter is equipped with a self-regulating 5.9 to 16V input that can be connected
directly to the vehicle battery. Power conversion will be required for 24V vehicles.
The video input can be connected across long video cable lengths so remotely mounted
cameras should pose no problem.
The transmitter is splash resistant, but is not waterproof, so it should not be exposed to
moisture for prolonged periods. The transmitter is self-cooling; however it should be
mounted in a ventilated environment. Forced air cooling is not required.