RFBA & RFBA Plus User Manual
Crown Broadcast
Page 5
Getting Started
The front panel of your RFBA family of Broadcast Appliances has a 40x2 character LCD display and a
navigation style button that are shown in
. The user is able to adjust most of the settings of the
RFBA unit by navigating through the display’s menu with the front panel buttons. Some of the advanced
features are only available via the Ethernet connection.
The rear of the RFBA is shown in
. The RFBA includes communication connections for Ethernet
and USB, BNC connectors for each tuner input, and one BNC connector for an FM MPX output. The
Phoenix-style connector provides analog audio output from each tuner and a relay output for
configurable alerts. The power jack is used to power the RFBA unit via the included power supply at
12Volts, 1 Amp. Please note that not all power supplies are created equal. The power supply that ships
with the RFBA was specifically selected for its noise performance in the bands of interest.
Figure 1 - Front View
Figure 2 - Rear Views
The Phoenix connector mating part number is “FMCD 1.5/8-ST-3.5” and the order number is 1738869.
shows the 20-pin version of the connector for the RFBA. One mating connector is provided with
the purchase of each RFBA.
Figure 3 - Phoenix 20-Pin photo (The RFBA uses the 16-pin version of this connector)
The pin-out for the RFBA is shown in
. The first pin is located closest to the power supply
connector, and is numbered right to left when viewed from the rear of the product. A silkscreen is also
