BBDRC31FERF Power Amplifier

L-RC3-1FE-U/K6 USER MANUAL MOBILE VHF RF POWER AMPLIFIER RC3-1FE 3370 SAN FERNANDO RD., #206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90065 TEL: (323)256-3000 FAX: (323)254-3210 www.tplcom.com Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION......................................................................... 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 2 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................... 4 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 5 WARRANTY................................................................................................ 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The RC3-1FE model is a VHF broad band amplifier intended for use in mobile applications. This amplifier can deliver 100W when driven with 25W and it will cover the frequency range form 136-174 MHz. The amplifier’s dimensions are: 6.73"L x 1.94"H x 6.0" W, including tabs (see figure 1) and the weight is 2 lbs. Figure 1. Package dimension for RC3-1FE amplifier GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The general specifications for the RC3-1FE amplifier are shown in this section. TABLE 1 OPERATION MODE:FM / CW OPERATING VOLTAGE:Nominal DC operating voltage is 13.8VDC and the specifications are given at this voltage. However, the minimum DC operating voltage is 11 Volts and the maximum DC operating voltage is 15 Volts as measured at the VDC input connector. Reduced DC input voltage will result in lower output power and efficiency. EIA DUTY CYCLE:WITH NO EXTERNAL COOLING: 100 W Output (FM)30% duty cycle NOTE: Use of TPL Mobile Amplifiers above the recommended duty cycle or in repeater applications is not recommended and voids the warranty. Page 2 LEDOM TUPNI REWOP TUPTUO REWOP LANIMON TNERRUC LANIMON EGATLOV ESUF EF1-3CRW52W001A51CDV8.31A52 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) HARMONIC AND SPURIOUS ATTENUATION:Meets or exceeds FCC requirements. IMPEDANCE:Input: 50Ù. Output: 50 Ù. RF INTERFACE CONNECTORS:Input: Mini - UHF Output: Mini - UHF DC INPUT CONNECTORPig Tail (3pin) RECEIVER PATH INSERTION LOSS (136-174 MH Z):1 dB maximum. OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:-30 to +50 C / Ambient. STORAGE TEMPERATURE:-40 to +85 C. OPERATING HUMIDITY:0 to 85% RH (non-condensing). STORAGE HUMIDITY:0 to 95% RH (non-condensing). OPTIONS TPL Communications’ VHF Mobile Power Amplifiers are available with several options: input, output, frequency ranges and configurations, special logos, etc., when specified at the time of order. We work closely with you, our customer, to develop products that are in complete compliance with your needs and specifications. CAUTION! Inspect the amplifier thoroughly upon receipt for visible damage. If any is noticed, please call TPL Communications at 800 HI - POWER to request an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. If purchased through 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 DAMAGED CONDITION Page 3 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: This amplifier produces RF voltages that can cause painful and dangerous burns. Use caution! Connect and disconnect all RF connections with the drive power and DC power off. DRIVE POWER: RF power transistors, although quite rugged in most respects, are easily damaged by overdrive. Be careful not to overdrive the amplifier even momentarily (before applying any drive signal please check table 1 for details). Higher-than-rated drive power may destroy the transistors and VOID ANY WARRANTY. SUPPLY VOLTAGE: The maximum operating voltage is 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 it and where clothing, blankets, etc. will not accidentally be placed over it. Keep duty cycle below limits. TERMINATIONS: The efficiency of this amplifier will degrade if it is operated into anything but a 50 Ù load. Lowered efficiency may mean any or all of the following: lower power output, increased current drain, higher operating temperature, and reduced life time. 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. Page 4 INSTALLATION The RC3-1FE amplifier installation is accomplished by the use of the flanges provided (see figure 1) to attach it to a radio transceiver. 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. 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 piece of equipment is subjected to damage as it moves about and can cause serious injuries in an accident. Use bolts through the holes in the amplifier flanges to fasten the unit to a radio transceiver. Page 5 2. Wire the DC power connector (Pig Tail female) directly to the battery if possible. Do not use the present vehicle wiring. Use supplied cable harness only. (see figure 2). To avoid a possible fire, or other possible damage, make sure a fuse or circuit breaker is insta…

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FCC CFR47 PART 22, SUBPART E AND FCC CFR47 PART 90, SUBPART I CERTIFICATION TEST REPORT FOR RF POWER AMPLIFIER MODEL NUMBER: RC3-1FE FCC ID: BBDRC31FE REPORT NUMBER: 06U10728-1, REVISION B ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 Prepared for TPL COMMUNICATION 3370 SAN FERNANDO ROAD, SUITE 206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90065, USA Prepared by COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES 561F MONTEREY ROAD MORGAN HILL, CA 95037, USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 REPORT NO: 06U10728-1B DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 EUT: 136-174 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER FCC ID: BBDRC31FE Page 2 of 40 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. Revision History Rev. Issue Date Revisions Revised By --- 12/07/06 Initial Issue Thu B 12/20/06 Editing changes. Thu REPORT NO: 06U10728-1B DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 EUT: 136-174 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER FCC ID: BBDRC31FE Page 3 of 40 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS............................................................................................. 4 2. TEST METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................................. 5 3. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION.......................................................................................... 5 4. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY.......................................................................................... 5 4.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION............................................................................. 5 4.2. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY............................................................................................... 5 5. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST............................................................................................................6 5.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT..............................................................................................................6 5.2. MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER.................................................................................................... 6 5.3. WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION AND MODE......................................................................... 6 5.4. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SETUP................................................................................................ 7 6. TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT................................................................................ 9 7. LIMITS AND RESULTS................................................................................................................. 10 7.1. OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH........................................................................................................ 10 7.2. FM EMISSION LIMITATION..................................................................................................... 17 7.3. MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................................ 24 7.4. RF POWER OUTPUT.................................................................................................................24 7.5. VOLTAGE STABILITY................................................................................................................ 28 7.6. SPURIOUS EMISSION AT ANTENNA TERMINAL................................................................... 29 7.7. FIELD STRENGTH OF SPURIOUS RADIATION..................................................................... 36 7.7.1. 30MHz TO 1000MHz SPURIOUS RADIATION............................................................. 37 8. SETUP PHOTOS.............................................................................................................................. 38 REPORT NO: 06U10728-1B DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 EUT: 136-174 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER FCC ID: BBDRC31FE Page 4 of 40 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS COMPANY NAME: TPL COMMUNICATION 3370 SAN FERNANDO ROAD, SUITE 206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90065 USA EUT DESCRIPTION: RF POWER AMPLIFIER MODEL: RC3-1FE SERIAL NUMBER: 1021 DATE TESTED: NOVEMBER 28-29, 2006 APPLICABLE STANDARDS STANDARD TEST RESULTS FCC PART 22 SUBPART E NO NON-COMPLIANCE NOTED FCC PART 90 SUBPART I NO NON-COMPLIANCE NOTED Compliance Certification Services, Inc. tested the above equipment in accordance with the requirements set forth in the above standards. The test results show that the equipment tested is capable of demonstrating compliance with the requirements as documented in this report. Note: The results documented in this report apply only to the tested sample, under the conditions and modes of operation as described herein. This document may not be altered or revised in any way unless done so by Compliance Certification Services and all revisions are duly noted in the revisions section. Any alteration of this document not carried out by Compliance Certification Services will constitute fraud and shall nullify the document. No part of this report may be used to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any government agency. Approved & Released For CCS By: Tested By: THU CHAN CHIN PANG EMC SUPERVISOR EMC ENGINEER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES REPORT NO: 06U10728-1B DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 EUT: 136-174 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER FCC ID: BBDRC31FE Page 5 of 40 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA T…

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REPORT NO: 06U10728-1B DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 EUT: 136-174 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER FCC ID: BBDRC31FE Page 38 of 40 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. 8. SETUP PHOTOS ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED PHOTO REPORT NO: 06U10728-1B DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 EUT: 136-174 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER FCC ID: BBDRC31FE Page 39 of 40 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. RADIATED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP RADIATED FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 06U10728-1B DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006 EUT: 136-174 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER FCC ID: BBDRC31FE Page 40 of 40 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES DOCUMENT NO: CCSUP4031A 561F MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 USA TEL: (408) 463-0885 FAX: (408) 463-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of CCS. RADIATED BACK PHOTO END OF REPORT