Manual TB9300 Base Station Repeater

TB9300 Base Station/Repeater
Specifications Manual
MBC-00009-07 · Issue 7 · July 2015

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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Associated Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Publication Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 Base Station Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Frequency Bands and Sub-bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.2 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Auxiliary Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.3 Power and Current Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.3.1 120VAC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.3.2 230VAC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.3.3 12VDC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.3.4 24VDC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.3.5 48VDC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.4 Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.5 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1.6 System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.6.1 External Frequency Reference Input (BNC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.6.2 Ethernet Interface (RJ45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.6.3 System Interface 25-Way D-range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
External General Purpose Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.7 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.7.1 Channel Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.7.2 Duplexer Attenuation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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1.7.3 Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.7.4 Heat Load Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.7.5 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.7.6 Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2 Module Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.1 Reciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.1.1 Identifying the Reciter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.1.2 Physical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.2 PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.2.1 Identifying the PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.3 PMU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.3.1 Identifying the PMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.3.3 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3 Compliance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Preface
Scope of Manual
Welcome to the Specifications Manual for the TB9300 base station. This
manual provides general, performance and physical specifications for the
TB9300 50W and 100W base stations.
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Associated Documentation
The current set of TB9300 product documentation is provided in PDF
format on the product CD. Updates are made available on the Tait technical
support website. Printed copies of the documentation are available on
request.
■ TB9300 Installation and Operation Manual (MBC-00008-xx).
■ DMR System Manual (MNB-00003-xx).
■ DMR Node Controller Installation Manual (MNB-00001-xx).
The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation.
Technical notes are published from time to time to describe applications for
Tait products, to provide technical details not included in manuals, and to
offer solutions for any problems that arise. The product CD includes
technical notes that were available at the time of release. Look for new or
updated technical notes on the Tait technical support website.
Publication Record
Issue Publication Date Description
1 July 2012 First release
2 October 2012 Changes for version 1.05 release.

Additions
■ receiver switching range
■ operating temperature range
■ Btu load values
■ PA product codes
Updates
■ power and current consumption
■ reciter product codes
■ compliance standards
3 June 2013 Changes for version 1.15 release.

Additions
■ K-band base station specifications
Updates
4 November 2013 Changes for version 1.25 release.

Additions
■ H-band base station specifications
Updates

Issue Publication Date Description
5 November 2014 Changes for version 1.40 release.

Additions
■ H3-band and L2-band base station
specifications
Updates
■ digital unfaded sensitivity specifications
■ base station MTBF
6 April 2015 Changes for version 2.00 release.

Additions
■ B2-band base station specifications
Updates
■ base station MTBF
7 July 2015 Changes for version 2.05 release.

Updates
■ external frequency reference stability
specification

1 Base Station Specifications
The performance figures given in these specifications are applicable only

to equipment operating as an integral part of a TB9300 base station. These
performance figures are minimum figures, unless otherwise indicated, for
equipment operating at standard room temperature (+22°C to +28°C
[+71.6°F to +82.4°F]) and standard test voltages as follows:
■ AC power management unit (PMU) - 120VAC and 230VAC
■ 12V DC PMU - 12VDC
■ 24V DC PMU - 24VDC
■ 48V DC PMU - 48VDC.
Where applicable, the test methods used to obtain these figures are those
described in the ETSI EN specifications. This equipment is compatible
with the emissions listed in the following table.
Emission Modulation
Designator Common Name Scheme Operating Modes
7K60FXD 2-slot DMR 4FSK data/control channel
7K60FXW 2-slot DMR 4FSK digital voice/data/

control channel
You can obtain further details of test methods and the conditions which
apply for compliance testing in all countries from Tait.
The TB9300 is available in the following configurations:

■ 50W single or dual base station with PMU
■ 100W single base station with PMU.
Notice The software release notes list known issues or limitations of

the base station that may vary from the specifications published in this
document. Please refer to the current software release notes for any vari-
ations to the specifications in this document.
TB9300 Specifications Manual Base Station Specifications 9

1.1 Frequency Bands and Sub-bands
Many of the performance figures in this manual are applicable to all
frequency bands. In some cases the figures refer to specific bands or sub-
bands, and these are identified with the letters listed in the following table.
The table also indicates which base station configurations are currently
available in each frequency band.
Frequency
Identification Frequency Band and Sub-band 50W 100W
B band B2 = 136MHz to 156MHz

✓ ✓
B3 = 148MHz to 174MHz
H band H1 = 400MHz to 440MHz

H2 = 440MHz to 480MHz ✓ ✓
H3 = 470MHz to 520MHz
K band K4 = 762MHz to 870MHza ✓ ✓
L band L2 = 896MHz to 902MHz (receive)

✓
L2 = 927MHz to 941MHz (transmit)
a. The actual frequency coverage in this band is:

Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz, and 850MHz to 870MHz
Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz
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1.2 Power Supply
The specifications in this section refer to the TB9300 base station fitted
with a PMU.
AC Input
Input
Voltage 88VAC to 264VAC

Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
Power factor > 0.95
Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 8%
Inrush current
230VAC < 30A @ < 4ms
115VAC < 15A @ < 4ms
Leakage current < 3.5mA/240VAC
Protection
Fault current (input) 10A fuse

Transient suppression 275V MOV (line-to-line)
Overvoltage inhibit (self recovering) 275VAC ±10V
Undervoltage signal 83VAC ±5V
General
Efficiency at rated outputa 86%

Input-to-chassis isolation 1500VAC, 50Hz, 1 minute
Input-to-output isolation 3000VAC, 50Hz, 1 minute
Output-to-chassis isolation 500VAC, 50Hz, 1 minute
a. At 230VAC.

DC Input
Input voltage 12V PMU 24V PMU 48V PMU
User-programmable alarmsa
Low battery voltage 10V to 14V 20V to 28V 40V to 56V
High battery voltage 14V to 17.5V 28V to 35V 56V to 70V
b
User-programmable limits
Startup voltage 10.9V to 15V ±0.3V 21.8V to 30V ±0.5V 43.6V to 60V ±1V
(after shutdown)
Shutdown voltage 10V to 13.5V ±0.3V 20V to 27V ±0.5V 40V to 54V ±1V
Battery protection (fail-safe) limitsc

Startup voltage 10.8V ±0.2V 21.6V ±0.5V 43.2V ±1V
Undervoltage shutdown 9.5V ±0.3V 19V ±0.5V 38V ±1V
Overvoltage shutdown 18.1V ±0.3V 36.2V ±0.5V 72.4V ±1V
Overvoltage shutdown reset 17.1V ±0.3V 34.2V ±0.5V 68.4V ±1V
a. User-programmable alarms can be set for low or high battery voltage, using the web interface. The alarms will be triggered
when the set voltage levels are reached. These limits are subject to the tolerances of the battery protection circuitry, as
stated in “Battery Protection (Fail-safe) Limits” above.
b. The user-programmable startup and shutdown limits allow for adjustable startup and shutdown voltages. Using the web
interface, these limits can be adjusted for different numbers of battery cells, or for the particular requirements of the base
station operation. Once the limits are reached, the PMU will shutdown. These limits are subject to the tolerances of the
battery protection circuitry.
c. The battery protection limits are set in hardware at the factory and cannot be adjusted by the user. These limits will not be
reached under normal operation conditions, but are provided as “fail-safe” measures to protect the battery from deep
discharge.
Input current 12V 24V 48V
0V to battery protection startup 2mA maximum 2mA maximum 1.2mA maximum

voltaged
Battery protection startup voltage to 40mA (typical) 30.1mA (typical) 13.2mA (typical)
user-programmed startup voltagee at 10.8V at 21.6V at 43.2V
Operating current refer to “Power and Current Consumption” on page 14

d. When the input voltage drops below the battery protection undervoltage shutdown limit, and until the voltage rises above the
battery protection startup voltage.
e. At initial power-up; or, after battery protection has occurred, when the input voltage rises above the battery protection startup
voltage (PMU now under control of its microcontroller), but is still below the user-programmed startup voltage
Protection
Fault current (input) circuit breaker or fuse in external wiringf

Wrong input voltage electronic lock-out
Wrong input voltage polarity shunt diode
f. Provided by user.
General
Efficiency at rated output

12VDC 82%
24VDC 85%
48VDC 90%

Outputs
28VDC output
Voltage 28V
Current 14A maximum
Regulation ±0.5%
Ripple and noisea 50mV pp
Ripple and noise rms 10mV rms
Transient response on 28V loadstepb 2% overshoot and recover within 0.6ms
a. 100MHz bandwidth.
b. 10% to 100% loadstep.
Protection
Overload electronic current limit above 16A

Short circuit hiccup mode, self-resetting
Overvoltage
AC module electronic shutdown latch (33.5V)
DC module electronic hysteric control (33.5V)
Auxiliary Power Supply
DC input voltage 28V ±15%
DC output 12V 24V 48V
Voltage 13.65V 27.3V 54.6V

Current 3A maximum 1.5A maximum 750mA maximum
Regulation ±2% ±2% ±2%
Ripple and noisea 50mV pp 50mV pp 50mV pp
Ripple and noise rms 10mV rms 10mV rms 10mV rms
Zero load ripple 100mVpp 100mVpp 100mVpp
a. 100MHz bandwidth.
Protection 12V 24V 48V
Overload/short circuit electronic electronic electronic

current limit current limit current limit
Overvoltage 16V Zener diode 32V Zener diode 62V Zener diode
General
Efficiency at rated output 88%

Output-to-chassis isolation 500VAC, 50Hz, 1 minute

1.3 Power and Current Consumption
The specifications in this section refer to the TB9300 base station fitted
with a PMU. The performance figures are typical figures.
The transmit measurements were carried out with the base station
transmitting at the stated RF output power with all front panel fans running.
The standby measurements were carried out with the base station not
receiving or transmitting and no front panel fans running. All
measurements were carried out with no load on the auxiliary power supply.

1.3.1 120VAC Input
Transmit
A VA W
Single 50W base station
Minimum RF output power (5W) 825mA 99VA 92W

Maximum RF output power (50W) 1.5A 175VA 171W
Dual 50W base stationa

B Band
Minimum RF output power (5W) 1.3A 154VA 149W

a. Both base stations transmitting.
100W base station

50% RF output power (50W) 2.1A 247VA 244W

Dual 50W base stationb

H Band

b. Both base stations transmitting.
100W base station


Dual 50W base stationc

K4 Band

c. Both base stations transmitting.
100W base station

Maximum RF output power (100W) 3A 360VA 357W

Transmit (Continued)
A VA W
100W base station

L2 Band

Standby
A VA W
Single 50W and 100W base station 355mA 43VA 27W
Dual 50W base station 470mA 56VA 47W

1.3.2 230VAC Input
Transmit
A VA W

Maximum RF output power (50W) 920mA 212VA 167W

B Band

100W base station


Maximum RF output power (50W) 950mA 220VA 179W

H Band

100W base station



K4 Band

100W base station


A VA W
100W base station

L2 Band

Standby
A VA W
Single 50W and 100W base station 500mA 114VA 28W
Dual 50W base station 525mA 120VA 46W

1.3.3 12VDC Input
Transmit
A W
Minimum RF output power (5W) 6.9A 82W

Maximum RF output power (50W) 13.6A 164W

B Band

100W base station

50% RF output power (50W) 19.4A 232W


H Band

100W base station



K4 Band

100W base station
Minimum RF output power (10W) 12A 144W

50% RF output power (50W) 22A 264W

A W
100W base station

L2 Band

50% RF output power (50W) 22A 264W
Standby
A W
Single 50W and 100W base station 1.8A 22W
Dual 50W base station 3A 36W

1.3.4 24VDC Input
Transmit
A W


B Band

100W base station



H Band

100W base station



K4 Band

100W base station


A W
100W base station

L2 Band

Standby
A W
Single 50W and 100W base station 910mA 22W
Dual 50W base station 1.3A 31W

1.3.5 48VDC Input
Transmit
A W


B Band

100W base station



H Band

100W base station



K4 Band

100W base station


A W
100W base station

L2 Band

Standby
A W
Single 50W and 100W base station 438mA 21W
Dual 50W base station 700mA 34W

1.4 Receiver
General
Frequency bands
B2 band 136MHz to 156MHz

H1 band 400MHz to 440MHz
K4 band 792MHz to 824MHz
L2 band 896MHz to 902MHz
Type triple conversion superheterodyne; first conversion is

analog, second is hybrid, and third is digital
Frequency increments
B band 2.5kHz and 3.125kHz

H, K4 and L2 bands 5kHz and 6.25kHz
Switching rangea
B band ±2MHz
H band ±5MHz
a. The frequency range, measured from the tuned frequency, that can be used without needing to retune the front end or
recalibrate the RSSI.
Input load impedance 50Ω nominal (VSWR <2:1)
RF input protection no degradation after 5 minutes exposure to

on-channel signals at +20dBm (2.2V)
Frequency stability
Internal reference ±0.5ppm –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F)

External reference
B band ±1Hz ± multiplied accuracy of external reference
H band ±1Hz ± multiplied accuracy of external reference
K4 and L2 bands ±2Hz ± multiplied accuracy of external reference
RSSI ≤–125dBm to –30dBm

General (Continued)
IF stages - B band
Frequencies
Analog 16.9MHz
Digital 16.9MHz and 0Hz
Analog IF bandwidth 9kHz, –3dB
Digital IF bandwidth 8.06kHz, –3dB
IF stages - H, K4 and L2 bands
Frequencies
Analog 70.1MHz
Digital 8.66MHz and 0Hz
Analog IF bandwidth 9kHz, –3dB
Digital IF bandwidth 8.06kHz, –3dB
Spurious Emissions
Conducted <–90dBm 9kHz to 2GHz

<–70dBm 2GHz to 12.75GHz
Radiated <–57dBm 30MHz to 1GHz
<–47dBm 1GHz to 4GHz
Digital
Digital unfaded sensitivitya <–120dBm @ 5% BER (DAQ 2.0)

<–118.5dBm @ 2.6% BER (DAQ 3.0)
<–118dBm @ 2% BER (DAQ 3.4)
<–117dBm @ 1% BER (DAQ 4.0)
a. Center of switching range at 25°C.
Digital selectivity
B and H bands ≥82dB @ 1% BER

K4 and L2 bands ≥77dB @ 1% BER
Digital spurious response attenuation ≥90dB
Digital intermodulation response attenuationb ≥78dB @ 1% BER unfaded

b. Up to 5dB degradation at extremes of switching range and temperature.
Digital blocking rejection
>1MHz 100dB @ 1% BER
Digital co-channel rejection 12dB

1.5 Transmitter
The specifications in this section pertain only to the combination of a
TB9300 reciter with a 50W or 100W power amplifier.
Frequency bands

K4 band 762MHz to 776Mhz and 850MHz to 870MHz
L2 band 927MHz to 941MHz
Modulation types 7K60FXD, 7K60FXW
Frequency increments
B band 2.5kHz and 3.125kHz

H, K4 and L2 bands 5kHz and 6.25kHz
Frequency stabilitya ±0.5ppm –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F)

a. For K4 band (762MHz to 776MHz) the internal frequency reference accuracy is inadequate, and an external
reference must be used. The stability of this reference should be better than 100 parts per billion. See “External
Frequency Reference Input (BNC)” on page 30.
Output load impedance 50Ω nominal
Output power
50W PA
Rated power 50W
Range of adjustment 5W to 50W in 1W steps
100W PA
Rated power 100W
Range of adjustment 10W to 100W in 1W steps
Output power accuracyb ±0.5dB into a 50Ω load

b. Within normal operating voltages and temperatures; measured directly on PA output.
Duty cycle 100% at maximum rated output powerc at +60°C

(+140°F) ambient temperature
c. Measured directly on PA output.
Mismatch capability
Ruggedness open and short circuit load at any phase angle for one
hourd
Stability 5:1 load VSWR at all phase anglesd
d. Under power foldback.

Protection
Temperature power foldback to 10% if RF power devices exceed

safe operating conditions
Current power foldback and shutdown if RF power devices

exceed safe operating currents
Supply voltage power foldback to 10% when supply voltage is 24V to

26V and 30V to 32V; shutdown when supply voltage
is <24V and >32V
VSWR power foldback to 10% at VSWR extremes;

continuous analog power foldback to maintain 100%
duty cycle into mismatched loads
Adjacent channel power
DMR modulation <–60dBc (EN 300 113-1)
Modulation fidelity <2%
Intermodulation –40dBc with interfering signal at –30dBc at TB9300

base station RF output. For Europe, 70dB ratio is
achieved using an external Circulator/Isolator with a
minimum isolation of 30dB and less than 0.5dB
insertion loss.
Sideband noisee
±12.5kHz < –120dBc/Hz

±100kHz < –145dBc/Hz
≥±1.5MHz < –154dBc/Hz at 50W
< –157dBc/Hz at 100W
e. No modulation, measured from center frequency.
Radiated spurious emissions
Transmit - B band < –36dBm 30 MHz to 1GHz

< –30dBm 1GHz to 4GHz
Transmit - H band < –36dBm 30MHz to 1GHz
< –30dBm 1GHz to 4GHzf
< –30dBm 1GHz to 12.75GHzg
Transmit - K4 and L2 bands <–20dBm to 9GHz
Standby <–57dBm to 1GHz
<–47dBm 1GHz to 4GHz
f. Transmit frequency below 470MHz.
g. Transmit frequency above 470MHz.

Conducted spurious emissions
Transmit - B band < –36dBm 9 kHz to 1GHz

< –30dBm 1GHz to 4GHz
Transmit - H band < –36dBm 30MHz to 1GHz
< –30dBm 1GHz to 4GHzh
< –30dBm 1GHz to 12.75GHzi
Transmit - K4 and L2 bands <–20dBm to 9GHz
Standby <–57dBm to 1GHz
<–47dBm 1GHz to 12.75GHz
h. Transmit frequency below 470MHz.
i. Transmit frequency above 470MHz.
Transient behaviour - B and H bands complies with EN 300 113-1 v1.7.1 and EN 300 113-2
v1.5.1

1.6 System Connections
1.6.1 External Frequency Reference Input (BNC)
Frequenciesa 10MHz or 12.8MHz

a. Automatically detected by the reciter.
Lock range ±50Hz
Input level 500mVpp to 5Vpp
Input impedance ≥1kΩ
1.6.2 Ethernet Interface (RJ45)
Transceiver 10/100 Base-Tx/Rx (Auto-MDIX)
IEEE-spec IEEE802.3 and 802.3u
1.6.3 System Interface 25-Way D-range
External General Purpose Digital Inputs
Input low threshold VIL < 0.6V
Input high threshold VIH >1.2V
Input source current IIL <1mA (VIL = 0V)
Continuous input voltage |VIN| <30V
Transient input voltage |VIN| <35V (t <1s)

1.7 Miscellaneous
1.7.1 Channel Details
Number of channels 1000
Channel change time 300ms
1.7.2 Duplexer Attenuation Requirements
The following graph shows the attenuation requirements for duplexers

used with the base station. The dotted plot represents the attenuation
required in the Rx path at the Tx frequency, while the continuous plot
shows the attenuation required in the Tx path at the Rx frequency.
A 100W transmitter is assumed. The quoted attenuation will ensure not

more than 1dB receiver desensitization (from the specified sensitivity), and
has a 5dB margin built in.
75
70
Rx path attenuation
at Tx frequency
dB attenuation
Tx path attenuation
at Rx frequency
65
60
0 5 10 15 20
offset frequency in MHz
1.7.3 Operating Temperature Range
Operating temperature range –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F) ambient

temperaturea
a. Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the air at the intake to the cooling fans.

1.7.4 Heat Load Values
These measurements were carried out with the base station transmitting at
its rated output power with all front panel fans running. All measurements
were carried out with no load on the auxiliary power supply.
W Btu/h
B Band
Single 50W base station 121W 413Btu/h

Dual 50W base station 219W 747Btu/h
100W base station 231W 788Btu/h
H Band

K4 Band

L2 Band
1.7.5 Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
Height 176.8mm (7in)

Width 482.6mm (19in)
Length
Subrack only 385mm (15.2in)
Including front panel 400.5mm (15.8in)
Weighta
Single 50W base station 21.5kg (47.4lb)

Dual 50W base station 28.6kg (63.1lb)
100W base station 22.8kg (50.3lb)
a. With AC and DC PMU.
1.7.6 Reliability
MTBF >80,000 hours (based on field returns)

2 Module Specifications
This chapter provides hardware specifications for the individual modules

used in the TB9300 base station:
■ reciter
■ PA
■ PMU.

TB9300 Specifications Manual Module Specifications 33

2.1 Reciter
2.1.1 Identifying the Reciter
You can identify the model and hardware configuration of a reciter by

referring to the product code printed on labels on the front and rear panels.
The meaning of each character in the product code is explained in the table
below.
Notice This explanation of reciter product codes is not intended to

suggest that any combination of features is necessarily available in any
one reciter. Consult your regional Tait office for more information
regarding the availability of specific models and options.
Product Code Description
T01-01105-XXXX Frequency Band and Sub-band

C = 136MHz to 156MHz (B2 band)
D = 148MHz to 174MHz (B3 band)
K = 400MHz to 440MHz (H1 band)
L = 440MHz to 480MHz (H2 band)
M = 470MHz to 520MHz (H3 band)
N = 762MHz to 870MHz (K4 band)a
Q = 896MHz to 902MHz (L2 band receive)
Q = 927MHz to 941MHz (L2 band transmit)
T01-01105-XXXX A = standard
T01-01105-XXXX A = default
a. The actual frequency coverage in this band is:

Transmit: 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHz to 870MHz
Receive: 792MHz to 824MHz
34 Module Specifications TB9300 Specifications Manual

2.1.2 Physical Details
Cooling forced air via front panel fan
Connectors
RF input BNC female

Transmit forward RF output SMA female
Recommended SMA torque 0.6N·m (5lbf·in)
Control, alarm and 28VDC input 20-way IDC male
External reference frequency input BNC female
1PPS input BNC female
Ethernet RJ45
System inputs and outputs 25-way D-range
Dimensions
Height 144mm (5.7in)

Width 54.6mm (2.1in)
Length 321.5mm (12.7in)
Weight 2.4kg (5.3lb)

2.2 PA
2.2.1 Identifying the PA
You can identify the model and hardware configuration of a PA by referring

to the product code printed on labels on the front and rear panels. The
meaning of each character in the product code is explained in the table
below.
Notice This explanation of PA product codes is not intended to sug-

gest that any combination of features is necessarily available in any one
PA. Consult your regional Tait office for more information regarding
the availability of specific models and options.
T01-01136-XXXX Frequency Band

C = 136MHz to 174MHz (B band)
J = 380MHz to 520MHz (H band)
N = 762MHz to 870MHz (K4 band)a
Q = 850MHz to 941MHz (L band)
T01-01136-XXXX A = 50W
B = 100W
a. The actual frequency coverage in this band when used with a K-band TB9300 re-
citer is 762MHz to 776MHz and 850MHZ to 870MHz.

Cooling forced air over heatsink via front panel fan
Connectors
28VDC Input Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female

RF Input SMA female
Recommended SMA Torque 0.6N·m (5lbf·in)
RF Output N-type female
Control and Alarm 16-way IDC male
Dimensions
Height 86mm (3.4in)

Length 350mm (13.8in)
Width
50W PA 144mm (5.7in)
100W PA 177mm (7in)
Weight
50W PA 4.6kg (10.1lb)

100W PA 5.9kg (13.0lb)

2.3 PMU
2.3.1 Identifying the PMU
You can identify the model and hardware configuration of a PMU by

referring to the product code printed on labels on the front and rear panels.
The meaning of each character in the product code is explained in the table
below.
Notice This explanation of PMU product codes is not intended to

suggest that any combination of features is necessarily available in any
one PMU. Consult your regional Tait office for more information
regarding the availability of specific models and options.
TBAXXXX-XXXX 3 = PMU
TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = default
TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = AC module not fitted

A = AC module fitted
TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = DC module not fitted

1 = 12V DC module fitted
TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = standby power supply card not fitted

1 = 12VDC standby power supply card fitted
TBA3XXX-XXXX 0 = auxiliary power supply board not fitted

1 = 12VDC auxiliary power supply board fitted

Cooling forced air over heatsink via front panel fan
Dimensions
Height 143.5mm (5.6in)

Width 121.4mm (4.8in)
Length
AC PMU 324mm (12.8in)
DC PMU 337mm (13.3in)
AC and DC PMU 337mm (13.3in)
Weight
AC PMU 4.8kg (10.6lb)

DC PMU 5.1kg (11.2lb)
AC and DC PMU 7.0kg (15.4lb)
2.3.3 Connections
The following specifications refer to the external wiring and connectors which are connected to the
PMU. They do not refer to the wiring and connectors built into the PMU itself.
AC input
Connector type IEC female

Current rating 6A
DC inputa
Connector type M6 screw into threaded fitting on bus bar

Recommended screw torque 2–2.5N·m (18–20lbf·in)
12V 24V 48V
Connector current rating 50A 25A 12A

Flexible wire sizeb 2AWG 5AWG 8AWG
Flexible wire cross sectionb 35mm2 16mm2 8mm2
a. Battery.
b. For a length of 1.5m to 2m (5ft to 6.5ft) (typical); the DC input leads should be of a suitable gauge to ensure less than
0.2V drop at maximum load over the required length of lead.
DC output - low current

(from auxiliary power supply)
Connector type Phoenix MVSTBR2.5HC/2-ST/5.08 female

Flexible wire size 20AWG to 11AWG

3 Compliance Standards
The TB9300 base station has been tested and approved to appropriate
national and international compliance standards. These standards are listed
on the following page. The standards quoted in these specifications are
applicable only to equipment operating as an integral part of a TB9300 base
station.
You can obtain further details of test methods and the conditions which
apply for compliance testing in all countries from Tait.

TB9300 Specifications Manual Compliance Standards 41

RF and EMC The following table shows which variants of the TB9300 have been tested
Compliances and approved to the listed standards.
A tick indicates the compliance has been received, a date indicates when
the compliance is expected to be received, and a blank cell indicates there
are currently no plans to apply for this compliance.
B Band H Band K4 Band L2 Band
50W 100W 50W 100W 50W 100W 100W
CFR Title 47 Parts 15 and 90 (FCC) ✓a ✓a ✓b ✓b ✓ ✓ ✓
CFR Title 47 Parts 22 and 74 (FCC) ✓a ✓a ✓b ✓b ✓c
RSS-119 (IC) ✓a ✓a ✓b ✓b ✓ ✓
EN 300 113-1, EN 300 113-2 (ETSI) ✓ ✓ ✓b ✓b

RF
AS/NZS 4768 Appendix A ✓ ✓ ✓d ✓d
ANATEL Resolution 554 ✓a ✓a
ANATEL Resolution 361 ✓
CFR Title 47 Part 15 (FCC) ✓a ✓a ✓b ✓b ✓ ✓ ✓
✓b ✓b
EMC
EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-5 (ETSI) ✓ ✓
ANATEL Resolution 442 ✓a ✓a ✓
a. B3 band only.
b. H1 and H2 bands only.
c. Part 22 only.
d. H1, H2 and H3 bands.
Safety and The TB9300 base station has been tested and approved to the following
Environmental standards.
Compliances
EN 60950-1 (ETSI)
Safety
UL 60950-1 (E223047)a
AS/NZS 60950-1, Q090114a
Low Pressure (Altitude)b

Environmental
MIL-STD-810G Method 500.5 Procedure 2

Humidityc MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5 Procedure 2
Vibration MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 Procedure 1
Shock MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure 1
a. PMU only.
b. 15000ft (4572m).
c. To be confirmed.
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The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation.

Issue Publication Date Description

1 July 2012 First release

2 October 2012 Changes for version 1.05 release.

3 June 2013 Changes for version 1.15 release.

4 November 2013 Changes for version 1.25 release.

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5 November 2014 Changes for version 1.40 release.

6 April 2015 Changes for version 2.00 release.

7 July 2015 Changes for version 2.05 release.

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The performance figures given in these specifications are applicable only

7K60FXD 2-slot DMR 4FSK data/control channel

7K60FXW 2-slot DMR 4FSK digital voice/data/

The TB9300 is available in the following configurations:

Notice The software release notes list known issues or limitations of

TB9300 Specifications Manual Base Station Specifications 9

B band B2 = 136MHz to 156MHz

H band H1 = 400MHz to 440MHz

K band K4 = 762MHz to 870MHza ✓ ✓

L band L2 = 896MHz to 902MHz (receive)

a. The actual frequency coverage in this band is:

10 Base Station Specifications TB9300 Specifications Manual

Voltage 88VAC to 264VAC

Fault current (input) 10A fuse

Efficiency at rated outputa 86%

TB9300 Specifications Manual Base Station Specifications 11

Input voltage 12V PMU 24V PMU 48V PMU

Battery protection (fail-safe) limitsc

Input current 12V 24V 48V

0V to battery protection startup 2mA maximum 2mA maximum 1.2mA maximum

Operating current refer to “Power and Current Consumption” on page 14

Fault current (input) circuit breaker or fuse in external wiringf

Efficiency at rated output

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Overload electronic current limit above 16A

Auxiliary Power Supply

DC input voltage 28V ±15%

DC output 12V 24V 48V

Voltage 13.65V 27.3V 54.6V

Protection 12V 24V 48V

Overload/short circuit electronic electronic electronic

Efficiency at rated output 88%

TB9300 Specifications Manual Base Station Specifications 13

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Single 50W base station

Minimum RF output power (5W) 825mA 99VA 92W

Dual 50W base stationa

Minimum RF output power (5W) 1.3A 154VA 149W