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I. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

 
The PA3-1XE model is a VHF RF power amplifier series intended for use in the 
mobile applications. This amplifier can deliver RF power from 40 to 125 W when 
driven with 1 to 50 W (model dependant) and it will cover the frequency range 
from 136 - 174 MHz. The mobile amplifier is designed to be installed in the 
interior of a car or in the trunk. The amplifier’s dimensions are: 11.6”L x 3.0”H x 
5.5” W (see figure 1) and the weight is 5 lbs. 
 

 

 

Figure 1. Dimension (D package). 

II. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

 
 

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS @ V

DD 

= 13.8 VDC Nom., T

= +25° C 

Parameter Symbol 

Min. 

Typ. 

Max. 

Unit 

Condition 

Frequency Range 

BW 

136 

 

174 

MHz 

 

Operating bandwidth within range 

OBW 

 

 

38 

MHz 

 

Input Power 

P

IN

 1    50 

Watt 

Model 

dependant 

Output Power 

P

OUT

 

40 

125 

130 

Watt 

See Note 1 

Output Flatness 

Δ

P

OUT

 

 

 

±

0.5 

dB  

Gain G 

 

 

16 

dB  

Duty Cycle 

 

 

40 

per EIA/TIA-603-C 

Harmonic Emissions 

Har 

 

-70 

-65 

dBc 

P

OUT

 = 125 W 

Spurious Emissions 

Spur 

 

-80 

-75 

dBc 

P

OUT

 = 125 W 

Operating Voltage 

V

DD

 11 13.8 15 Volt 

 

Supply Current 

I

DD

  14  Amp 

P

OUT

 = 125 W 

Input VSWR 

S11 

 

1.3:1 

2:1 

VSWR 

 

Operating Mode 

Mode 

FM/CW 

 

 

Emission Designators 

ED 

F1E, F1D, F1W, F3E, F2D, F7W, FXD, FXE 

 

Input / Output Impedance 

Z

IN / 

Z

OUT

 

 50  

 

 

Receive Path Insertion Loss 

IL 

 

0.5 

dB 

 

SSR Attack Time 

t

ATK

  100 

250 

μ

S  

 

 

Содержание PA3-1XE

Страница 1: ...USER S MANUAL MOBILE HIGH BAND VHF RF POWER AMPLIFIER SERIES PA3 1XE 3370 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD 206 LOS ANGELES CA 90065 TEL 323 256 3000 FAX 323 254 321 E Mail sales tplcom com Web site www tplcom com ...

Страница 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS I PRODUCT DESCRIPTION II GENERAL SPECIFICATION III OPTIONS IV CAUTION V OPERATING PRECAUTIONS VI INSTALLATION VII WARRANTY VIII SERVICE ...

Страница 3: ...RICAL SPECIFICATIONS VDD 13 8 VDC Nom TA 25 C Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Condition Frequency Range BW 136 174 MHz Operating bandwidth within range OBW 38 MHz Input Power PIN 1 50 Watt Model dependant Output Power POUT 40 125 130 Watt See Note 1 Output Flatness ΔPOUT 0 5 dB Gain G 16 dB Duty Cycle D 40 per EIA TIA 603 C Harmonic Emissions Har 70 65 dBc POUT 125 W Spurious Emissions Spur 80 7...

Страница 4: ...le carrier signals are present the rating would have to be reduced by 3 5 dB especially when the output signal is re radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device OPERATING VOLTAGE Nominal DC operating voltage is 13 8VDC and the specifications are given at this ...

Страница 5: ...rn Material Authorization number If purchase trough a dealer or distributor ask them to also follow this procedure for best results EXPENSIVE COMPONENTS MAY BE DESTROYED IF THE AMPLIFIER IS TURNED ON IN A DAMAGE CONDICTION FCC CERTIFICATION TPL Communications commercial amplifiers are FCC and IC certified for the use in Land and Marine mobile fixed services The technician installing this amplifier...

Страница 6: ...s 15VDC When using the DC power supply make sure that it is not adjusted above 15 volts If it is possible for the voltage to go above 15 Volts for any reason including failure of the power supply install a crowbar circuit to prevent damage to the amplifier in the event of excess voltage CASE TEMPERATURE High power can mean high temperatures Mount the amplifier where air can freely circulate over i...

Страница 7: ...uropean Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization CENELEC Env 50166 1 1995E Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low Frequency 0 Hz to 10 kHz Env 50166 2 1995E Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency 10 kHz to 300 GHz Proceedings of SC211 8 1996 Safety Consideration for Human Exposure to E M F s from Mobile Telecommunications Equipment M T E in the Frequency Range 30 MHz t...

Страница 8: ...o avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions NOTE The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities areas where the ai...

Страница 9: ...axial cables The antenna should be matched to an SWR better than 1 5 1 for best results Higher SWR will degrade the performance of the amplifier 1 Mount the amplifier away from the sources of heat and where air can freely circulate around it Avoid mounting the amplifier in the engine compartment or near the exhaust pipe system It is also important to securely fasten the unit An improperly mounted ...

Страница 10: ...ry end of the wire Use the same size as the internal fuse listed in table I Attach DC input wires in accordance to the diagram in figure 3 If wires are too large for the holes solder them to the sides of the blades Figure 3 DC connector internal wiring 3 Connect the antenna to the RF OUT terminal with a 50Ω coaxial cable and a PL 259 male connector according to figure 4 4 Turn off your radio trans...

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Страница 12: ...13 8VDC RF J2 RF OUT 4 F1 FUSE AMPLIFIER _ J1 RF IN 3 2 MOBILE CONFIGURATION 1 AMPLIFIER ENCLOSURE ANTENNA SWITCH CARRIER OPERATED RELAY BLOCK DIAGRAM ...

Страница 13: ...red by the owner to the factory intact The warranty does not apply to any product which as been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or used in violation of the instructions furnished by TPL nor does it extend to units which have been repaired or altered outside our service department nor where the serial number has been removed defaced or changed VIII SERVICE For service on ...

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