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AM-SAT-50 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The DAMA Certified AM-SAT-50 Remote Bi-Directional Amplifier System is used to
provide transmit and receive amplification and cosite filtering for UHF SATCOM
communications. It is suitable for vehicular, airborne, or fixed-station applications and is
compatible with all UHF SATCOM radios. The Amplifier is weather-proof and is typically
located outdoors with the antenna. The Bias Tee is splash-proof and is usually located with the
radio, but may be placed anywhere between the radio and amplifier. The system connects in-
line with the radio and antenna with coax cable, with a connection for DC power input located
on the Bias Tee. There are operator controls located on the Bias Tee and the Amplifier. The
Bias Tee has a Power On/Off circuit breaker. The amplifier also has an auxiliary DC connector
for direct connection to a DC power source when a Bias-Tee is not needed (typically for
vehicle applications). The Amplifier has a three position switch to control receive gain, and a
Five position transmit power switch. The AM-SAT-50 interfaces with other equipment,
including:
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Any UHF SATCOM antenna with a 50 Ohm impedance
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SATCOM terminals, including the AN/PSC-5 and AN/PRC-117
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Conditioned power from a source of +22 to +32 VDC
1.4 FEATURES
The AM-SAT-50 has the following features:
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JITC DAMA Certification
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Pre-amplification of received RF signals from remotely located antennas
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Power amplification of transmit signals to 25, 35, 50 Watts
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Transmit and receive band filtering to eliminate interference from co-located radios and
amplifiers
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Amplifier front panel indication of system status