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1.4
FEATURES
The TCR-MBA-50 (both versions) has the following features:
DAMA, DAMA IW and Special Communications modes of operation compatible
ANW2 and SRW Wideband Networking Waveforms compatible in the 225-450 MHz
band (available only on TCR-MBA-50 WB)
Coverage from 30 to 512 MHz, including SINCGARS FM and HAVEQUICK AM
Frequency Hopping compatibility
Connections for SATCOM, LOS and WB antennas
Pre-amplification of received RF signals from antennas connected to the SATCOM
port
Power amplification of transmit signals to 25 or 50 Watts in LOS; 10, 15, 25, 35 and
50 Watts in SATCOM, and 25 Watts in the WB modes
Transmit and receive band filtering to suppress interference from
co-located radios and amplifiers in SATCOM and WB modes
Amplifier front panel indication of system status
1.5
TCR-MBA-50 (BOTH VERSIONS) SYSTEM
The TCR-MBA-50 WB is pictured in
Figure 1-1 and the TCR-MBA-50 is pictured in
Figure 1-2.
1.5.1 Amplifier Components
The Amplifier consists of several printed circuit board assemblies, a filtering and switching
network, and RF connectors housed in a water resistant aluminum housing. With normal care
and maintenance, the assembly is highly resistant to corrosion from the elements. The RF
connections to the RF radio input, SATCOM antenna, LOS antenna, and WB antenna are BNC
female (WB antenna BNC connector is not installed on TCR-MBA-50). Power to the amplifier is
applied via a cable connected to a six pin circular DC input connector.