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General Specifications

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RECEIVER PATH INSERTION LOSS:

 1dB maximum (150-174 MHz)

HARMONIC AND SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ATTENUATION:

Models meet or exceed FCC requirements.

CONNECTORS:

 S0-239 (UHF) on input and output. Cinch 4 pin

(male) DC input.

**FUSING:

 If an external fuse is required, refer to the table under

General Specifications.

NOTE

This amplifier has been tuned to the frequency specified at the time
of order. Broader coverage is available, if specified at the time of
order.

CAUTION!

Check the amplifier upon receipt for visible damage. if any is no-
ticed, please call 

TPL

 at (800) HI-POWER for an RMA number (Re-

turned Material Authorization): If purchased through a dealer, or dis-
tributor ask them to follow this procedure for best results.

EXPENSIVE COMPONENTS MAY BE DESTROYED IF THE
AMPLIFIER IS TURNED ON IN A DAMAGED CONDITION.

TYPE ACCEPTANCE

TPL Communications 

commercial amplifiers are FCC Type

Accepted for use in the Land and Marine mobile/fixed services. The
technician installing this amplifier must hold a General Radio Telephone
permit and be familiar with the pertinent FCC rules and regulations.

Harmonic and other, spurious, signals from this amplifier are attenu-
ated beyond FCC requiements. The amplifiers will stay within specifi-
cations even if de-tuning is necessary to reduce power to station im-
posed limitis .

For further details consult the appropriate publications.

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Summary of Contents for PA3-1FE

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL VHF HIGH BAND HIGH POWER MOBILE RF POWER AMPLIFIERS 3370 SAN FERNANDO ROAD UNIT 206 LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90065 L PA3 1FE H U H8 ...

Page 2: ...ll specifications are given at 13 8VDC Reduced DC voltage will result in a decrease in power output NOMINAL CURRENT DRAIN 14 AMPS Standby current is less than 3 mA EIA DUTY CYCLE 70 140 W OUTPUT 40 NOTE Using this amplifier at above the recommended duty cycle or in repeater service may cause damage and will void the warranty Page 1 M O D E L P O W E R I N P U T P O W E R O U T P U T N O M I N A L ...

Page 3: ...A number Re turned Material Authorization If purchased through a dealer or dis tributor ask them to follow this procedure for best results EXPENSIVE COMPONENTS MAY BE DESTROYED IF THE AMPLIFIER IS TURNED ON IN A DAMAGED CONDITION TYPE ACCEPTANCE TPL Communications commercial amplifiers are FCC Type Accepted for use in the Land and Marine mobile fixed services The technician installing this amplifi...

Page 4: ...FIGURE 1 AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION Page 3 ...

Page 5: ...gh the holes in the amplifier flange to fasten the unit to a secure mounting surface Wire the DC power connector Cinch 4 pin female for the amplifier directly to the battery if possible Do not use the present vehicle wiring Use 12 AWG if possible and certainly no lighter than 14 AWG To avoid a possible fire or other possible damage make sure a fuse or circuit breaker is installed at the battery en...

Page 6: ... The maximum operating voltage is 15 Volts DC When using an AC power supply make sure that its output voltage is not adjusted above 15 Volts DC If it is possible for the voltage to go above 15 Volts DC for any reason including failure of the power supply install a Crowbar unit This will prevent damage to the amplifier in the event of excess voltage CASE TEMPERATURE High power can mean high tempera...

Page 7: ... delivered by the owner to the factory intact Warranty does not apply to any product which has been sub jected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or used in violation of instructions furnished by TPL nor does it extend to units which have been repaired or altered outside of our service department nor where the serial number has been removed defaced or changed SERVICE For Service on t...

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