USER MANUAL MOBILE LOW BAND VHF RF POWER AMPLIFIER PA1-1AEM 3370 SAN FERNANDO RD., #206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90065 TEL: (323)256-3000 FAX: (323)254-3210 www.tplcom.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 2 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 4 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 5 WARRANTY ..................................................
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The PA1-1AEM model is a mobile VHF low band RF power amplifier intended for use in the mobile applications. This amplifier can deliver RF power from 60 to 110 W when driven with 2 to 4 W and it will cover the frequency range from 36 - 42 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).
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) HARMONIC AND SPURIOUS ATTENUATION: Meets or exceeds FCC requirements. IMPEDANCE: Input: 50Ù. Output: 50 Ù. RF CONNECTORS: Input: SO-239 (case marked: “RF IN”). Output: SO-239 (case marked: “RF OUT”). DC INPUT CONNECTOR Cinch 4 pin male (case marked: “13.8VDC”). RECEIVER PATH INSERTION LOSS (36-42 MHZ): 1 dB maximum. CONFIGURATION: All mobile amplifiers are supplied with solid state Carrier Operated Relay (COR).
FCC CERTIFICATION TPL Communications commercial amplifiers are FCC certified for the use in Land 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. Harmonics, and other spurious, signals from this amplifier are attenuated according to or beyond FCC requirements. For further details consult the appropriate publications.
INSTALLATION The PA1-1AEM amplifier installation is illustrated in figure 2. Mount the amplifier as close to the antenna as practical. Keep coaxial cable runs short, avoiding sharp bends and pinching. Avoid loose connectors at the ends of the coaxial 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.
INSTALLATION (Continued) Figure 3. DC connector internal wiring 3. Connect the antenna to the “RF OUT” terminal with a 50Ù coaxial cable and a PL-259 UHF male connector according to figure 4. 4. Turn off your radio transceiver. Connect it to the “RF INPUT” terminal with a 50Ù coaxial cable. Figure 4.
WARRANTY TPL COMMUNICATIONS has tested and found this unit to function properly and to operate within the parameters of its stated specifications. TPL COMMUNICATIONS warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship. If found to be defective within five (5) years from the date of purchase, the factory will, at its discretion, either repair or replace the unit at no cost, provided the unit is delivered by the owner to the factory intact.
