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GE MDS GPA-9 Manual
P/N draft
Rev D.
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  • Page 1 GPA-9 manual GE MDS GPA-9 Manual P/N draft Rev D.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GPA-9 manual Table of Contents Important Information ......................3 RF Exposure ........................3 FCC Approval Notice ...................... 3 FCC Part 90 Information ....................3 Product Description ......................4 Power Control Loop ......................4 Interfaces ............................. 5 J102 Terminal Block ....................... 5 J100 RF Output ......................
  • Page 3: Important Information

    1.2 FCC Approval Notice This device is offered as a licensed Amplifier per FCC Part, 90. It is approved for use under the following conditions: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GE MDS will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4: Product Description

    GPA-9 manual Introduction The GPA-9 is an RF power amplifier designed for use in the 896-940MHz frequency range at up to 40 Watts. The A version is intended to serve as a 100% duty cycle amplifier for MDS SD9 and other MDS radios operating in point-to-multipoint repeater or base applications.
  • Page 5: Interfaces

    GPA-9 manual Interfaces 1.6 J102 Terminal Block The J102 terminal block provides keying and power control signals. Table 1 – J102 Control Cable Pin Functions Function Pin 1 13.8V nominal 10 amps DC input Pin 2 Power supply Ground Pin 3 ground Pin 4 PTT (ground to transmit)
  • Page 6: Installation

    GPA-9 manual 2 Installation 2.1 Mounting the Unit The GPA-9 A version is designed for mounting in a standard 19–inch rack cabinet using the 3U panel provided. Four screws (not provided) are required to attach the panel to the rack sides. This panel also serves as a heat sink for the PA module, and is normally mounted with the cooling fins facing outward.
  • Page 7: Gpa-9B Smaller Heat-Sink Option

    GPA-9 manual GPA-9B smaller heat-sink option GPA-9 standard heat-sink option...
  • Page 8: Unit Specifications

    5.25” H x 7” W x 2.88” D (13.34 H x 17.78 W x 7.31 D cm) FCC Identifier E5MDS-GPA-9 Name of Grantee GE MDS LLC 3 Technical Assistance For assistance, contact us using one of the following methods: Telephone: 585.241.5510 E-mail: [email protected]...

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