Car Amplifier User Manual

BHA-100* Broadband House Amplifier Installation Manual
Section 2
Overview
The Motorola BHA-100* is an 1003 MHz high gain indoor distribution amplifier with a silicon
power-doubled output stage.
It features variable gain and slope controls and is equipped with pad and equalizer facilities for
greater flexibility when adjustment is required. It uses standard Motorola accessories, including
JXP-*B pads, SFE-100-* forward equalizers, SRE-100-* return equalizers, and SCS-100-* cable
simulators. The unit also uses a product-specific BHA-100/RA-Kit/L return amplifier. Input and
output ports are standard 5/8-24 connectors.
The BHA-100* also features:
 Forward and return-path capability
 Operational gain of 34 dB
 Line powering with 90–240 volts AC, 50–60 Hz auto ranging, switching power supply
 −20 dB directional coupler test points
 IEC 320 connector to enable local power compliance flexibility
 Compliance with UL safety requirements and FCC rules on RF emissions
 Tamper-resistance with a rugged cast aluminum housing and heavy gauge cover
Figure 2-1 displays the amplifier’s dimensions.
Figure 2-1
BHA-100* dimensions
870 MHz BROADBAND HOUSE AMPLIFIER
-20 dB
FORWARD IN
TEST POINT
RETURN
JXP
RETURN
JXP
RETURN EQ
FORWARD
JXP
FORWARD EQ
+24 VDC
TEST POINT
POWER
-20 dB
REVERSE INPUT
TEST POINT
SLOPEGAIN
-20 dB
FORWARD OUT
TEST POINT
-20 dB
REVERSE
OUTPUT
TEST POINT
BHA-87K/P
BHA-87A/P
BHA-87S/P
HL HL
CAUTION:
CONTAINS PARTS
AND ASSEMBLIES
SUSCEPTIBLE TO
DAMAGE BY
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD)
OUTIN
SERIAL NO.
101 Tournament Drive
Horsham, PA 19044
POWER SUPPLY
100 - 240 VAC
1003 MHz BROADBAND HOUSE AMPLIFIER
BHA-100K/P-R
BHA-100A/P-R
BHA-100S/P-R
9.375 in
(23.81 cm)
2.25 in
(5.72 cm)