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TTA’s, Receiver Multicouplers & Preselectors
 TTA’s, Receiver Multicouplers & Preselectors

TTA’s, Receiver Multicouplers & Preselectors

Bird Technologies, compact Tower Top Amplifier System (TTA) is a high performance, quadrature-coupled Low
Noise Amplifier (LNA) designed to enhance the operation of the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) while ensuring
reliable communications for Mission Critical and Public Safety applications. This increase in sensitivity can make
up for the imbalance between mobile and hand-held users in critical situations.

The TTA system consists of two components: the Tower-Top Amplifier, mounted close to the antenna, and a Receiver
Multicoupler base unit. The Tower-Top Amplifier is housed in a compact light-weight, weather resistant enclosure. All the
internal components are protected from lightning by surge arresters on all ports.

Mission critical models have two independent LNA’s, each powered by separate bias circuits, which provides component
redundancy as well as superior intermodulation (IM) performance. These models have Microprocessor-controlled fault
detection circuitry providing continuous monitoring and auto switching between the quad-LNA’s when necessary.

Using AISG compliant telemetry, the TTA sends operational status information to the base unit. Depending on the model of
the base unit, the systems status will be displayed using LED’s or an LCD display for local viewing and SNMP (v3.0) and/or a
form C contact alarm switch for remote alarm management. The system is designed for quick and simple installation.

FEATURES
} Quadrature-coupled low noise amplifier (LNA) improves reliability and receive sensitivity.
} Net gain is fully configurable by an Electronic Attenuator.
} PolyPhaserTM impulse suppressors are used to protect the TTA from lightning damage.
} High performance filtering is split between the tower top unit and the base control unit to reduce the size of the tower top unit and maintain exceptional filtering.
} Compact, light weight, weather-resistant enclosure reduces wind loading, weight and space on the tower.
} TTA unit has an Operating Temperature Range of -30°C to 60°C while the Multicoupler Decks have an operating range of -0°C to 50°C.
} MCU and CMU models are only 1 RU leaving plenty of space for other components in the rack.
} Both AC and DC Power Options are available to provide power flexibility
} Industry Standard AISG/EIA-485 Data Communications are used between the TTA and the Base Unit.
} An Intuitive Web Browser User interface is available for select models to make configuring and monitoring simple
} Multifunction LCD readout with multicolored LEDs are available for local Front Panel At-A-Glance System Status viewing.
} An Ethernet Connector is available on select models that offer SNMP V3.0 Alarm Annunciation.
} Many models offer a test port to allow reliable measurement of receive sensitivity and desensitization from ground level.

APPLICATIONS
} Any application where tower feed line loss has the potential to impact receiver sensitivity.

Note: Custom Models are available upon request.

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Tower Top Amplifier (TTA’s)

Technical Specifications

Model Number Frequency Type of TTA Gain TTA system Amplifier OIP3 Return Power Test Dimensions Net
Bands Amplifier noise figure loss of all Requirements Port Weight
RF Ports

434B-83H-01-T 792-824 MHz Redundant +23 dB (typ.) 2.9 dB (typ.) >42 dBm (typ.) > 14 dB Power derived Yes 8.65” x 5.77” x 6.01” 10 lbs.
Quadrature from Mainline
Coupled

Multicoupler Unit (MCU)

Model Number Frequency Net Gain Number TTA Receiver Rx-Rx Port Test Port Input Test Port Mounting Net Power
Bands or Loss of Connector Connector Isolation (Min) (Front of RMC) Output (Rear of Weight
(RMC into Outputs RMC)
Rx Out)
434B-83H-01-M-110 792-824 MHz +1 dB Min 16 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 1 RU 11.5 lbs 90-240 VAC
19” Rack
Mounting

434B-83H-01-M-48 792-824 MHz +1 dB Min 16 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 1 RU 11.5 lbs -48 VDC
19” Rack
Mounting

Features: Web browser user interface, SNMP v3.0

OPTIONAL PRODUCTS 434-83H-01-T

89-83F-03-03 792-806 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-03-06 792-806 MHz, 6 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-03-09 792-806 MHz, 9 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-03-14 792-806 MHz, 14 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-03 806-824 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-05 806-824 MHz, 5 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-10 806-824 MHz, 10 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-15 806-824 MHz, 15 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-18 806-824 MHz, 18 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
75-83K-01 Multicoupler Expansion Kit, 16-32 Port
75-83K-02 Multicoupler Expansion Kit, 16-40 Port A steep skirted TEM bandpass filter in the tower box augmented by a ceramic
filter in the base unit provide a selective 32 MHz system window.
75-83K-03 Multicoupler Expansion Kit, 16-48 Port
91-00-123 TTA Mounting Bracket Kit (stainless steel)

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Tower Top Amplifier (TTA’s)

Technical Specifications

Model Number Frequency Type of TTA Gain TTA system Amplifier OIP3 Return Power Test Dimensions Net
Bands Amplifier noise figure loss of all Requirements Port Weight
RF Ports

435-83H-01-T 796-824 MHz Quadrature +23 dB (typ.) 2.9 dB (typ.) >42 dBm (typ.) > 14 dB Power derived Yes 8.65” x 5.77” x 6.04” 10 lbs.
Coupled from Mainline

Multicoupler Unit (MCU)

Model Number Frequency Net Gain Number of TTA Receiver Rx-Rx Port Test Port Input Test Port Mounting Net Power
Bands or Loss Outputs Connector Connector Isolation (Min) (Front of RMC) Output Weight
(RMC into (Rear of RMC)
Rx Out)
435-83H-01-M-110 792-824 MHz +1 dB Min 8 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 11.5 lbs 90-240 VAC
Mounting

435-83H-01-M-48 792-824 MHz +1 dB Min 8 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 11.5 lbs -48 VDC
Mounting

OPTIONAL PRODUCTS 435-83H-01-T

89-83F-03-03 792-806 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-03-06 792-806 MHz, 6 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-03-09 792-806 MHz, 9 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-03-14 792-806 MHz, 14 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-03 806-824 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-05 806-824 MHz, 5 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-10 806-824 MHz, 10 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-15 806-824 MHz, 15 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-18 806-824 MHz, 18 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
75-05-05 Multicoupler Expansion Kit , 8-16 Port
91-00-123 TTA Mounting Bracket Kit (stainless steel) A steep skirted TEM bandpass filter in the tower box augmented by a ceramic
filter in the base unit provide a selective 32 MHz system window.

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Tower Top Amplifier (TTA’s)

Technical Specifications

Model Number Frequency Type of TTA Gain TTA system Amplifier OIP3 Return Power Test Dimensions Net
Bands Amplifier noise figure loss of all Requirements Port Weight
RF Ports

435-86A-01-T 806-824 MHz Quadrature +23 dB (typ.) 2.9 dB (typ.) >42 dBm (typ.) > 14 dB Power derived Yes 8.65” x 5.77” x 6.04” 10 lbs.
Coupled from Mainline

Multicoupler Unit (MCU)

Model Number Frequency Net Gain Number of TTA Receiver Rx-Rx Port Test Port Input Test Port Mounting Net Power
Bands or Loss Outputs Connector Connector Isolation (Min) (Front of RMC) Output Weight
(RMC into (Rear of RMC)
Rx Out)
435-86A-01-M-110 806-824 MHz +1 dB Min 8 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 11.5 lbs 90-240 VAC
Mounting

435-86A-01-M-48 806-824 MHz +1 dB Min 8 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 11.5 lbs -48 VDC
Mounting

OPTIONAL PRODUCTS 435-86A-01-T

89-86A-03-03 806-824 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-05 806-824 MHz, 5 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-10 806-824 MHz, 10 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-15 806-824 MHz, 15 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-03-18 806-824 MHz, 18 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
75-05-05 Multicoupler Expansion Kit , 8-16 Port
91-00-123 TTA Mounting Bracket Kit (stainless steel)

A steep skirted TEM bandpass filter in the tower box augmented by a ceramic
filter in the base unit provide a selective 18 MHz system window.

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Tower Top Amplifier (TTA’s)

Technical Specifications

Model Number Frequency Type of TTA Gain TTA system Amplifier OIP3 Return Power Test Dimensions Net
Bands Amplifier noise figure loss of all Requirements Port Weight
RF Ports

435-94D-01-T 896-902 MHz Quadrature +23 dB (typ.) 2.9 dB (typ.) >42 dBm (typ.) > 14 dB Power derived Yes 8.65” x 5.77” x 6.04” 10 lbs.
Coupled from Mainline

Multicoupler Unit (MCU)

Model Number Frequency Net Gain Number of TTA Receiver Rx-Rx Port Test Port Input Test Port Mounting Net Power
Bands or Loss Outputs Connector Connector Isolation (Min) (Front of RMC) Output Weight
(RMC into (Rear of RMC)
Rx Out)
435-94D-01-M-110 896-902 MHz +1 dB Min 8 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 11.5 lbs 90-240 VAC
Mounting

435-94D-01-M-48 896-902 MHz +1 dB Min 8 N-Female BNC - Female >20 dB BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 11.5 lbs -48 VDC
Mounting

OPTIONAL PRODUCTS 435-94D-01-T

75-05-05 Multicoupler Expansion Kit , 8-16 Port
91-00-123 TTA Mounting Bracket Kit (stainless steel)

A steep skirted TEM bandpass filter in the tower box augmented by a ceramic
filter in the base unit provide a selective 6 MHz system window.

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Tower Top Amplifier (TTA’s)

Technical Specifications

Model Number Frequency Type of TTA Gain TTA system Amplifier IIP3 Return Power Test Dimensions Net
Bands Amplifier noise figure loss of all Requirements Port Weight
RF Ports

429-83H-01-T 792-824 MHz Quadrature +23 dB (typ.) 2.7 dB /3.0 dB 18 dB <0.8 dB Power derived BNC - 18” x 6” x 6” 20 lbs.
Coupled (typ.) from Mainline female (457 x 152 x 152 mm)

Multicoupler Unit (MCU)

Model Number Frequency Net Gain Number of TTA Receiver Rx-Rx Port Test Port Input Test Port Mounting Net Power
Bands or Loss Outputs Connector Connector Isolation (Min) (Front of RMC) Output Weight
(RMC into (Rear of RMC)
Rx Out)
429-83H-01-M 792-824 MHz +1 dB Min; 16-32 N-Female BNC - Female 45 dB Typ BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 10.5 lbs 90-240 VAC
0 dB min Mounting

429-83H-01-M-48 792-824 MHz +1 dB Min; 16-32 N-Female BNC - Female 45 dB Typ BNC - Female N-Female 19” Rack 10.5 lbs -48
0 dB min Mounting VDC

Ethernet web browser user interface

429-83H-01-T
OPTIONAL PRODUCTS
89-83F-02-03 792-806 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-02-06 792-806 MHz, 6 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-02-09 792-806 MHz, 9 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-02-14 792-806 MHz, 14 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-03 806-824 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-05 806-824 MHz, 5 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-10 806-824 MHz, 10 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-15 806-824 MHz, 15 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-18 806-824 MHz, 18 MHz Bandwidth Preselector

A steep skirted TEM bandpass filter in the tower

RECOMMENDED OPTIONS box augmented by a ceramic filter in the base
94-00-08 Data Line Protector Kit unit provide a selective 32 MHz system window.

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Rapid Deployment TTA’s/Multicouplers

RD TTA’s/Multicouplers
Tower Top Amplifier Technical Specifications

Model Number Frequency Type of Amplifier TTA Gain TTA system Amplifier IIP3 Amplifier OIP3 Return loss of
Bands noise figure all RF Ports

429-83H-01-RD 792 – 824 MHz 2-stage Quadrature 26 dB 2.9 dB Typ, >15 dBm +18 dBm <0.8 dB
Integrated into filter 3.5 dB Max

429-83H-01-RD-16 792 – 824 MHz 2-stage Quadrature 26 dB 2.9 dB Typ, >15 dBm +18 dBm <0.8 dB
Integrated into filter 3.5 dB Max

Multicoupler Technical Specifications

Model Number Frequency Bands Multicoupler Number of Impedance VSWR Connector To TTA Connector To BTS Power
Net Gain outputs

429-83H-01-RD 792 – 824 MHz -10 dB 8 ports 50 ohms <2:1 N-Female BNC-Female 90-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
180 mA @ 120 V (current draw is
for base deck only)
429-83H-01-RD-16 792 – 824 MHz -10 dB 16 ports 51 ohms <2:2 N-Female BNC-Female 90-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
180 mA @ 120 V (current draw is
for base deck only)

429-83H-01-RD
OPTIONAL PRODUCTS
89-83F-02-03 792-806 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-02-06 792-806 MHz, 6 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-02-09 792-806 MHz, 9 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-83F-02-14 792-806 MHz, 14 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-03 806-824 MHz, 3 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-05 806-824 MHz, 5 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-10 806-824 MHz, 10 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-15 806-824 MHz, 15 MHz Bandwidth Preselector
89-86A-02-18 806-824 MHz, 18 MHz Bandwidth Preselector

A steep skirted TEM bandpass filter in the tower

box augmented by a ceramic filter in the base
unit provide a selective 32 MHz system window.

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 Compact Receiver Multicouplers

Broadband receiver multicouplers provide unequalled performance in a 1 rack unit (1-3/4”)

Compact Receiver Multicouplers

space saving package. The high performance LNA’s exhibit a very low noise figure while
providing a (100% measured) 3rd order output intercept point in excess of +40dBm. The
multicouplers are designed with a minimum excess gain of 10 dB which gives maximum
sensitivity in rural applications. All units are designed for ease of expansion, with no changes to
system gain in most cases. Three models cover the most popular applications from 118-901 MHz.

Technical Specifications
Model Number Tuned Preamp Preamp Power DC Dimensions Temperature Channel System Connectors
Bandwidth Noise 3rd Order Requirements Backup HxWxD Range Capacity Gain
Figure Intercept
Point
42-33-01-04N 118-174 MHz 2.0 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 4 12 dB N/N
42-33-01-08N 118-174 MHz 2.0 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 15 dB N/N
42-33-01-08 118-174 MHz 2.0 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 13 dB N/BNC
42-33-01-12N 118-174 MHz 2.0 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 12 15 dB N/N
42-33-01 118-174 MHz 2.0 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 16 12 dB N/BNC
42-57-01-04N 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 4 22 dB N/N
42-57-01-12N 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 12 15 dB N/N
42-57-01-08N 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 19 dB N/N
42-57-01-08 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 19 dB N/BNC
42-57-01-08-48 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 19 dB N/BNC
42-57-01-08N-48 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 19 dB N/BNC
42-57-01 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 16 16 dB N/N
42-57-01-16N 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 16 24 dB N/N
42-57-01-24N 380-520 MHz 1.7 dB 41 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 24 24 dB N/N
42-83A-01-04N 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 4 22 dB N/N
42-83A-01-08-48 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 19 dB N/BNC
42-83A-01-08 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 19 dB N/BNC
42-83A-01-08N 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 8 19dB N/N
42-83A-01-48 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 16 16 dB N/BNC
42-83A-01 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 16 16 dB N/BNC
42-83A-01-16N 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 16 16 dB N/N
42-83A-01-20N 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 20 13 dB N/N
42-83A-01-24N 746-901 MHz 0.8 dB 39 dBm 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz 22-30 Volts 1.75” x 19” x 14” 0 - 50°C 24 10 dB N/N

Accessories
Model Number Description Connector
83-01-01 1/4 W Termination N male
83-01-05 1/4 W Termination BNC male
87-01-01 3 dB Fixed Attenuator BNC
87-01-02 6 dB Fixed Attenuator BNC
87-01-03 10 dB Fixed Attenuator BNC

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Receiver Multicoupler Expansion Kit

Receive Multicouplers are easily expanded by connecting to one of these Multicoupler Expansion Kits. The Kits are designed to be connected to the expansion port output
on the back of the Receive Multicoupler base unit. With this option installed the total number of system receivers can be increased by the number of ports on the expansion
deck. The expansion decks are designed to keep the system gain constant for all receivers. All necessary cables are included in each kit.
Expansion Kits RX Multicoupler Expansion Kits Legacy RX Multicouplers
Model Frequency Expansion Shipping Connector Model Frequency Expansion Shipping
Number Range From To Weight (lbs.) Type Number Range From To Weight (lbs.)

Expansion Kit
75-01-14 10-512 MHz 4 8 3 lbs N 75-01-10 10-512 MHz 4 8 3 lbs
75-01-15 10-512 MHz 8 12 3 lbs N 75-01-11 10-512 MHz 8 12 5 lbs
75-01-16 10-512 MHz 12 16 5 lbs N 75-01-12 10-512 MHz 12 16 5 lbs
75-05-04 10-512 MHz 16 24 6 lbs N 75-01-13 10-512 MHz 16 24 6 lbs
75-05-05 100-1000 MHz 8 16 6 lbs BNC 75-67-01 406-512 MHz 8 12 5 lbs
75-05-06 100-1000 MHz 8 24 6 lbs BNC 75-90-01 806-960 MHz 4 8 3 lbs
75-05-07 100-1000 MHz 8 32 7 lbs BNC 75-90-02 806-960 MHz 8 12 5 lbs
75-05-01 100-1000 MHz 16 32 7 lbs BNC 75-90-03 806-960 MHz 8 12 5 lbs
75-83A-05 746-901 MHz 8 16 6 lbs N 75-90-07 806-960 MHz 12 16 5 lbs
75-83A-01 746-901 MHz 12 16 6 lbs N 75-90-04 806-960 MHz 12 16 5 lbs
75-83A-01-08 746-901 MHz 16 24 6 lbs N 75-90-09 806-960 MHz 12 24 6 lbs
75-83A-02-24 746-901 MHz 16 24 6 lbs N 75-90-05 806-960 MHz 16 20 6 lbs
75-83A-02-32 746-901 MHz 24 32 7 lbs N

Symbol Diagram Expansion Kits for Legacy Rx Multicouplers

POWER SUPPLY FIG. 11

TWO-WAY FOUR-WAY FOUR-WAY AMPLIFIER ATTENUATOR 4 Channels Single Preamp
POWER POWER POWER EIGHT-WAY TERMINATION FIG. 8
DIVIDER (N) POWER
DIVIDER DIVIDER
DIVIDER
(BNC)
(BNC)

SHADED COMPONENTS INCLUDED WITH KIT

8-12 Way
Expansion Kits for Rx Multicouplers 4 Channels Dual Preamp
(Dual Stage Exists) 16-20 Way

FIG. 9

FIG. 12
FIG. 6

8-12 Way
(2nd Stage Added)

4-8 Way (Single Stage)

Kits 75-01-12
FIG. 10 and 75-90-04
consist of (1)
FIG. 7
4-way splitter and
(1) cable. Order
3 each of either
kit as required
by frequency
band to expand
12-16 Way
4 ports at a time.
4-8 Way (Dual Stage)

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 Amplifier Deck Assembly

Amplifier Deck Assemblies consist of high quality low noise amplifiers with built in programmable attenuation. The product family supports VHF and UHF
Amplifier Deck Assembly

frequencies. Both frequency bands have models with 1 to 4 amplifiers available. All this capability is supported from a 1RU standard 19” deck. This product is
ideal for sites that have frequency plans with small guard bands, that favor a channelized receiver design.

Technical Specifications Amplifier Deck Assembly Expansion Kit Section

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Frequency Range Amplifiers with Power Model Number Frequency Expansion Power
Deck Assembly Attenuator Range From To
86-38-70-1 132-174 MHz 1 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-1-2 132-174 MHz 1 2 110VAC
86-38-70-2 132-174 MHz 2 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-1-2-48 132-174 MHz 1 2 48 VDC
86-38-70-3 132-174 MHz 3 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-1-3 132-174 MHz 1 3 110VAC
86-38-70-4 132-174 MHz 4 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-1-3-48 132-174 MHz 1 3 48 VDC
86-57-70-1 380-520 MHz 1 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-1-4 132-174 MHz 1 4 110VAC
86-57-70-2 380-520 MHz 2 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-1-4-48 132-174 MHz 1 4 48 VDC
86-57-70-3 380-520 MHz 3 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-2-3 132-174 MHz 2 3 110VAC
86-57-70-4 380-520 MHz 4 Quad Amplifier AC
75-38-70-2-3-48 132-174 MHz 2 3 48 VDC
86-38-70-1-48 132-174 MHz 1 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-38-70-2-4 132-174 MHz 2 4 110VAC
86-38-70-2-48 132-174 MHz 2 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-38-70-2-4-48 132-174 MHz 2 4 48 VDC
86-38-70-3-48 132-174 MHz 3 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-38-70-3-4 132-174 MHz 3 4 110VAC
86-38-70-4-48 132-174 MHz 4 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-38-70-3-4-48 132-174 MHz 3 4 48 VDC
86-57-70-1-48 380-520 MHz 1 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-57-70-1-2 380-520 MHz 1 2 110VAC
86-57-70-2-48 380-520 MHz 2 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-57-70-1-2-48 380-520 MHz 1 2 48 VDC
86-57-70-3-48 380-520 MHz 3 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-57-70-1-3 380-520 MHz 1 3 110VAC
86-57-70-4-48 380-520 MHz 4 Quad Amplifier 48 DC
75-57-70-1-3-48 380-520 MHz 1 3 48 VDC
75-57-70-1-4 380-520 MHz 1 4 110VAC
75-57-70-1-4-48 380-520 MHz 1 4 48 VDC
75-57-70-2-3 380-520 MHz 2 3 110VAC
75-57-70-2-3-48 380-520 MHz 2 3 48 VDC
75-57-70-2-4 380-520 MHz 2 4 110VAC
75-57-70-2-4-48 380-520 MHz 2 4 48 VDC
75-57-70-3-4 380-520 MHz 3 4 110VAC
75-57-70-3-4-48 380-520 MHz 3 4 48 VDC

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Preamplifier Kit

Bird Technologies still supports its first generation of Receiver Multicoupler products with system expansion kits. These models employ single and dual stage
preamplifiers with two and four channel power dividers in pyramid interconnection systems allowing us to support expansion from four to sixty-four channel
capacity in four-channel increments.

Preamplifier Kit
Technical Specifications

Amplifier Section Frequency Range Stage Gain Mounting Notes

86-28-12-B-03 66-88 MHz Single 20 dB Foot Mount

86-38-12-A-01 132-174 MHz Single 20 dB
86-38-12-A-03 132-174 MHz Single 20 dB Foot Mount
86-38-12-B-01 132-174 MHz Single 20 dB
86-38-12-B-03 132-174 MHz Single 20 dB Foot Mount

86-38-12-B-03-LC 132-174 MHz Single 20 dB Foot Mount No Power Cable

86-38-12-E 132-174 MHz Single 18 dB Expansion Amp, 10Ft 20 Guage Wire, RF Cable 3 1/4" Long
86-38-22-B-01 132-174 MHz Dual 41 dB Foot Mount
86-67-12-A-01 406-512 MHz Single 16 dB
86-67-12-A-03 406-512 MHz Single 12.5 dB
86-67-12-B-03 406-512 MHz Single 16 dB Foot Mount
86-67-12-B-03-LC 406-512 MHz Single 16 dB Foot Mount No Power Cable
86-67-12-E 406-512 MHz Single 12.5 dB Expansion Amp, 10Ft 20 Guage Wire, RF Cable 3 1/4" Long
86-67-22-A-01 406-512 MHz Dual 29 dB Phono Plug
86-67-22-A-03 406-512 MHz Dual 29 dB
86-67-22-B-03 406-512 MHz Dual 29 dB Foot Mount
86-85-11-E 800-1000 MHz Single 11.5 dB Expansion Amp, 10Ft 20 Guage Wire, RF Cable 3 1/4" Long
86-85-12-B-03 800-1000 MHz Single 11.5 dB Foot Mount
86-85-20-A-01 800-1000 MHz Dual 23.5 dB Phono Plug
86-85-21-A-03 800-1000 MHz Dual 23.5 dB Phono Plug
86-85-21-B-03 800-1000 MHz Dual 23.5 dB Foot Mount

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 132-890 MHz Preselectors

•  Several models available to match your specific application.

132 - 890 MHz Preselectors

•  All filters are factory tuned to meet specific frequency channel requirements.

•  Temperature compensation keeps product tuned to specification from -30 to +60° C.

PRESELECTORS/POST FILTERS

TX RX has designed application-specific multi-cavity filter products for use in limiting the bandwidth in front of a
multiple-receiver system (Preselector) or after a multiple-transmitter system (Post Selector). Size and complexity
range from a model built from three helically-loaded 1.3-inch rectangular resonators for relatively low-selectivity
receive-only applications, where 2 dB of loss can be tolerated, to four 6.625-inch cavities that can handle 400 watts
with high selectivity and loss of 1 dB or less. The most popular models are built from four 4-inch cavities, exhibit
medium to high selectivity, depending upon the center frequency, and can handle 125 watts of power with 1.2 to
1.8 dB of loss.

The 4 and 6-inch cavity models can be ordered with pass bandwidths ranging from 0.5 to 2 MHz. The typical curves
show how different bandwidths affect isolation and insertion loss. Generally, a narrower bandwidth results in a higher
insertion loss and selectivity than a wider bandwidth .

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VHF Preselectors

VHF Preselectors
Electrical Specifications

Model Frequency No. of Cavities/ Pass Specification Insertion Passband Typical Selectivity Return RF Power
Number Range Resonators Bandwidth Bandwidth Loss (dB) Insertion (dB @ MHz) Loss, (Watts)
(MHz) (MHz) (MHz) @ Fn (MHz) Loss (dB) dB (VSWR)
89-36-03A 132-150 4 x 4” 0.5 to 2.0 1 1.2 @ 140 1.6 58 @ 135 / 78 @ 145 20 (1.22:1) 125
89-37-01K 144-174 3 x LC 4-10 1 1.5 @ 155 2 30 @ 140 / 20 @ 170 14 (1.5:1) Rx only
89-37-06A 144-174 4 x 4” 0.5 to 2.0 1 1.4 @ 160 1.8 65 @ 155 / 78 @ 165 20 (1.22:1) 125
89-37-06C 144-174 4 x 4” 0.5 to 2.0 1 1.4 @ 160 1.8 65 @ 155 / 78 @ 165 20 (1.22:1) 125
89-37-13A 144-174 4 x 6.625” 0.5 to 2.0 1 0.7 @ 160 1 73 @ 155 / 76 @ 165 20 (1.22:1) 400

Mechanical Specifications

Model Temperature Connectors, Dimensions Mounting Shipping

Number Range °C Antenna/ HxWxD (inches) Weight
Output (inches/mm) (lb/kg)
89-36-03A -30 to +60 BNC 5.25 x 19 x 22 / 133 x 483 x 559 19 21 (9.5)
89-37-01K -30 to +60 N / BNC 1.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 / 38 x 115 x 64 Surface 3 (1.4)
89-37-06A -30 to +60 BNC 5.25 x 19 x 20 / 133 x 483 x 508 19 19 (8.6)
89-37-06C -30 to +60 BNC 9.5 x 19 x 10.5 / 241 x 483 x 267 19 23 (10.4)
89-37-13A -30 to +60 N/N 33 x 19 x 15 / 838 x 483 x 381 19 50 (22.6)

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 UHF Preselectors
UHF Preselectors

Electrical Specifications

Model Frequency Range No. of Cavities/ Pass Specification Typical Max Ins @ Typical Selectivity Return RF Power
Number (MHz) Resonators Bandwidth Bandwidth Insertion Passband (dB @ MHz) Loss, dB (Watts)
(MHz) (MHz) Loss (dB) Edge (dB)
89-56-05A 380-420 6 5 5 1.5 1.5 80 @ Paired Tx 18 Receive Only
89-65-01A 406-430 4 x 4” 0.5 to 2.0 1 1.6 2 60 @ ±4.5 17 200
89-65-12A 406-430 3 x 2” 1 1 2.5 3 45 @ ±5.0 17 Receive Only
89-66-02A 430-450 3 x 2” 1 1 2.7 3.5 45 @ ±5.0 17 Receive Only
89-70-01A 450-470 4 x 4” 0.5 to 2.0 1 1.6 2 60 @ ±4.5 17 200
89-70-24A 450-470 3 x 2” 1 1 2.5 3.1 45 @ ±5.0 17 Receive Only
89-70-27A 450-470 8-Resonator 4 4 2.5 4 40 @ ±3.0 12 Receive Only
89-70-28A 456-460/466-470 Dual 8-Resonator 414 414 4 5.6 40 @ ±3.0 12 Receive Only

Mechanical Specifications

Model Temperature Connectors Dimensions Mounting Shipping

Number Range °C HxWxD (inches) Weight
(inches/mm) (lb/kg)
89-56-05A -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 8 / 80 x 483 x 203 19* 10 (4.5)
89-65-01A -30 to +60 BNC 4 x 19 x 10.5 / 102 x 483 x 267 19* 6 (2.7)
89-65-12A -30 to +60 BNC 2 x 19 x 9 / 51 x 483 x 229 19* 3 (1.4)
89-66-02A -30 to +60 BNC 2 x 19 x 8 / 51 x 483 x 203 19* 3 (1.4)
89-70-01A -30 to +60 BNC 9.5 x 19 x 10.5 / 241 x 483 x 267 19* 14 (6.3)
89-70-24A -30 to +60 BNC 2 x 19 x 8 .75 / 51 x 483 x 222 19* 3 (1.4)
89-70-27A -30 to +60 N 7 x 19 x 10 / 178 x 483 x 254 19* 13 (5.9)
89-70-28A -30 to +60 N 14 x 19 x 10/ 356 x 483 x 254 19* 27 (12.2)
*EIA Rack Mount

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700/800 Preselectors

700/800 Preselectors
Electrical Specifications

Model Frequency No. of Cavities/ Pass Specification Insertion Max Ins Typical VSWR RF Power
Number Range (MHz) Resonators Bandwidth Bandwidth Loss (dB) Loss @ Selectivity max. (Watts)
(MHz) (MHz) Passband (dB @ MHz)
Edge (dB)
89-83C-01-32 792-824 2 32 32 1.5 1.5 110 @ 766 & 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-20-03 806-824 5 3 3 2 2 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-20-05 806-824 6 5 5 1.3 1.3 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-20-10 806-824 8 10 10 1 1 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-20-15 806-824 8 15 15 1 1 72 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-20-18 806-824 10 18 18 1 1 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-21-03 806-824 5 3 3 2 2 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-21-05 806-824 6 5 5 1.3 1.3 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-21-10 806-824 8 10 10 1 1 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-21-15 806-824 8 15 15 1 1 72 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only
89-86A-21-18 806-824 10 18 18 1 1 100 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only

Mechanical Specifications
Model Temperature Connectors, Dimensions Mounting Shipping
Number Range °C Antenna/ HxWxD (inches) Weight
Output (inches/mm) (lb/kg)
89-83C-01-32 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 7 / 89 x 483 x 178 19 8 (3.6)
89-86A-20-03 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-20-05 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-20-10 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-20-15 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-20-18 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-21-03 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-21-05 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-21-10 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-21-15 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
89-86A-21-18 -30 to +60 N 3.5 x 19 x 5 / 89 x 483 x 127 19 6 (2.7)
-20- Preselectors are supplied with 24” RG-142B/u N(M) to SMA(M) cable

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 700/800 Preselectors
700/800 Preselectors

Electrical Specifications

Model Frequency No. of Cavities/ Pass Specification Insertion Max Ins Typical VSWR RF Power
Number Range (MHz) Resonators Bandwidth Bandwidth Loss (dB) Loss @ Selectivity max. (Watts)
(MHz) (MHz) Passband (dB @ MHz)
Edge (dB)
89-87-05P 851-869 4 15 15 0.3 0.35 40 @ 821 1.2:1 600
89-87A-05P 851-869 4 18 18 0.5 0.5 30 @ 824 1.2:1 600
89-92-01P 825-845 6 10 10 0.6 1 95 @ 870 1.5:1 Rx only
89-93-02P 870-890 6 10 10 0.6 1 85 @ 851 1.5:1 Rx only

Mechanical Specifications

Model Temperature Connectors, Dimensions Mounting Shipping

Number Range °C Antenna/ HxWxD (inches) Weight
Output (inches/mm) (lb/kg)
89-87-05P -30 to +60 N 5.25 x 19 x 2 / 135 x 483 x 51 19 8.3 (3.8)
89-87A-05P -30 to +60 N 5.25 x 19 x 2 / 135 x 483 x 51 19 8.3 (3.8)
89-92-01P -30 to +60 N 5.25 x 19 x 2 / 135 x 483 x 51 19 6.8 (3.1)
89-93-02P -30 to +60 N 5.25 x 19 x 2 / 135 x 483 x 51 19 6.8 (3.1)

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Bird Technologies® is a recognized leader in various segments of the

RF industry from test equipment to DAS, infrastructure and high speed
data capture and analysis. Each Bird brand specializes in a different a rea
of RF Expertise. X-COM Systems™, TX RX Systems™, DeltaNode™ and
Bird Electronic® together serve as The RF Experts in cellular, land mobile
radio, broadcast, semiconductor, government, military and
medical markets with one common goal – to provide our customers
with the highest quality, innovative RF products and services all
based around total reliability.

All Bird products can be serviced and calibrated by the Bird Service
Center (BSC). Bird Service Centers and Service Partners are located World
Wide providing a full range of service and support for your Bird Products.

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