RM- Series

Receiver Multicouplers
Description:

Sinclair's receiver multicouplers allow for two to eight (depending on the model ordered) receivers to be
connected to a single antenna line, conserving valuable tower space and lowering system maintenance
costs.

This series of expandable multicouplers consists of an integral preselector which provides nearly 40 dB
attenuation close to the band center; a hybrid power divider providing 2, 4, 8 or 12 isolated receiver
outputs; and a power supply operating on 115 or 230 VAC.

Sinclair manufactures a variety of receiver multicouplers for frequencies from VHF to 960 MHz. In
addition, alternate power sources, connectors, preselectors and mechanical configurations are available
to suit specific system requirements.

10”

19”

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Sample Specifications

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 Model Ranges (MHz)

RM2(AA-W)(BB)(X)(Z)(Y)(C) 118-174 & 220-222

RM3(AA-W)(BB)(X)(Z)(Y)(C) 406-512
RM4(AA-W)E(BB)(X)(Z)(Y)(C) 806-901

(AA-W) Preselector Option (BW - Frequency Sub-band)

(BB) Number of Receiver Multicoupler Channels
(X) Amplifier Option
(Z) Type of Amplifier
(Y) Power Supply Option
(C) Output Connector Option

Installation

These are low profile rack mountable units which require a minimum rack space of 1.75” H x 19"
W x10” D. All unused output ports should be terminated in 50 ohms to maintain the specified
gain/bandwidth response - although the 2-3 dB variation in the passband which may result in open
ports will not render the system inoperable.

Extension cables from the output should not be left open-circuited, as an adverse length could
reflect a short circuit condition at the output port and cause gain and isolation imbalance in the
remaining receiver ports.

Tuning Instructions:

The receiver multicoupler may be retuned to any frequency within the specified band of the model being
used-by retuning of the preselector only.

The amplifier and hybrid power divider require no adjustments.

Each amplifier is factory aligned to meet all specifications within the originally ordered frequency band
without retuning.

SPECIFICATIONS - REFER TO FOLLOWING ENCLOSED SPECIFICATION SHEETS

The low profile power supply furnished is capable of delivering 300 mA @ 12 VDC and under normal
operating conditions should also require no maintenance. If this power supply is not used, the power
requirement for the amplifiers is 12 VDC @ 230 -240 mA depending upon the model receiver multicoupler
being used.

Retuning Instructions:

To retune the receiver multicoupler, the only adjustment required is the retuning of the preselector.

The preselector has 4 to 6 tuning screws depending upon the model and may be retuned either by tuning
them (out of the system) or through the complete multicoupler system. In either case final tuning
adjustments should be made through the complete system.

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Typical test equipment set-up is shown below:

Adjust all tuning screws beginning with the center screws first for maximum response (minimum insertion
loss) at the desired center frequency (fo). Repeat adjustments on all screws until the desired response is
obtained for (bandpass, insertion loss or gain, and VSWR)

The final preselector response curves should be approximately as shown depending upon the model
receiver multicoupler being tuned.

FP20401X-X-1

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FP30401X-X-1

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FP30401X-X-5
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 FP40615CL

Compact Preselectors

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 PS-151 Power Supply

General Description:

The low profile power supply furnished is capable of delivering 200 mA @ 12 VDC and under normal
operating conditions should require no maintenance. If this power supply is not used, the power
requirement for the amplifiers are 12 VDC @ 40 ma to 170 ma depending upon the model amplifier being
used.

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 Amplifiers

130-190 MHz (8016507): 400-500 MHz (8016484):

800-900 MHz (8016395):

Tuning Instructions:

The amplifiers require no adjustments. The only repair that is normally required on these units is that due
to lightning damage, in which case it is recommended that these units be returned to the factory for
repair.

Each amplifier is factory aligned to meet all specifications within the operating band without retuning.

Receiver Power Splitters

RXPD2B 2-Way Power Splitter, 100-512 MHz, BNC Connector
RXPD4B 4-Way Power Splitter, 5-500 MHz, BNC Connector
RXPD4N 4-Way Power Splitter, 5-500 MHz, N Connector
PD4(900)B 4-Way Power Splitter, 806-960 MHz, BNC Connector
RXPD8B 8-Way Power Splitter, 5-700 MHz, BNC Connector
RXPD8N 8-Way Power Splitter, 150-500 MHz, N Connector
PD8(900)B 8-Way Power Splitter, 806-960 MHz, BNC Connector

50 Ohm Termination Loads (30-1000 MHz)

T5001 Termination, 50 ohm, 1/4 wave, BNC-male connector
T5002 Termination, 50 ohm, 1/4 wave, N-male connector

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 Attenuators (Pads) (30-1000 MHz)

AT2 Attenuator, 2 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F

AT3 Attenuator, 3 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F
AT4 Attenuator, 4 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F
AT5 Attenuator, 5 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F
AT6 Attenuator, 6 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F
AT7 Attenuator, 7 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F
AT8 Attenuator, 8 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F
AT9 Attenuator, 9 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F
AT10 Attenuator, 10 dB, BNC-M/BNC-F

Replacement Units

Power Supplies:

115 VAC PS-151-115

220 VAC PS-151-220
12 VDC PS-168
24 VDC PS-156
48 VDC PS-158
115 VAC, CE Certified PS-151-110-CE
220 VAC, CE Certified PS-151-220-CE
12 VDC Termination Block 90A5141
115/220 VAC 353709-11 for RM2 Series; 353709-12 for RM3 Series;
353709-13 for RM4 Series; 353709-14 for 700 MHz Series

Preselectors:

VHF Band:

FP20401B-1-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 138-150 MHz

FP20401B-2-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 150-160 MHz
FP20401B-3-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW , compact, 160-174 MHz
FP20401B-3-2.5 Preselector, 2.5 MHz BW , compact, 160-174 MHz
FP20401B-4-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW , compact, 174-222 MHz
FP20401T-1-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW , compact, 138-150 MHz
FP20401T-2-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW , compact, 150-160 MHz
FP20401T-3-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW , compact, 160-174 MHz
FP20401T-4-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW , compact, 174-222 MHz
FP20402N-1-0.5 Preselector, 0.5 MHz BW, compact, 130-150 MHz
FP20402N-1-1 Preselector, 1.0 MHz BW, compact, 130-150 MHz
FP20402N-1-2 Preselector, 2.0 MHz BW, compact, 130-150 MHz
FP20402N-2.0.5 Preselector, 0.5 MHz BW, compact, 150-174 MHz
FP20402N-2-1 Preselector, 1.0 MHz BW, compact, 150-174 MHz
FP20402N-2-2 Preselector, 2.0 MHz BW, compact, 150-174 MHz

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UHF Band:

FP30401B-1-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 406-450 MHz

FP30401B-1-3 Preselector, 3 MHz BW, compact, 406-450 MHz
FP30401B-1-5 Preselector, 5 MHz BW, compact, 406-450 MHz
FP30401B-2-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 450-480 MHz
FP30401B-2-3 Preselector, 3 MHz BW, compact, 450-480 MHz
FP30401B-2-5 Preselector, 5 MHz BW, compact, 450-480 MHz
FP30401B-3-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 480-512 MHz
FP30401B-3-3 Preselector, 3 MHz BW, compact, 480-512 MHz
FP30401B-3-5 Preselector, 5 MHz BW, compact, 480-512 MHz
FP30401T-1-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 406-450 MHz
FP30401T-1-3 Preselector, 3 MHz BW, compact, 406-450 MHz
FP30401T-1-5 Preselector, 5 MHz BW, compact, 406-450 MHz
FP30401T-2-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 450-480 MHz
FP30401T-2-3 Preselector, 3 MHz BW, compact, 450-480 MHz
FP30401T-2-5 Preselector, 5 MHz BW, compact, 450-480 MHz
FP30401T-3-1 Preselector, 1 MHz BW, compact, 480-512 MHz
FP30401T-3-3 Preselector, 3 MHz BW, compact, 480-512 MHz
FP30602N-1-2 Preselector, 2 MHz BW, compact, 450-470 MHz
FP30602N-2-2 Preselector, 2 MHz BW, compact, 470-512 MHz
FP30802N-1-4 Preselector, 4 MHz BW, compact, 450-470 MHz
FP30802N-3-5 Preselector, 5 MHz BW, compact, 380-430 MHz

800 MHz Band:

FP40615CLB-1 Combline Preselector with right angle BNC connectors, 15 MHz BW, 821-849 MHz
FP40615CLB-2 Combline Preselector with right angle BNC connectors, 15 MHz BW, 806- 821 MHz
FP40615CLB-3 Combline Preselector with straight BNC connectors, 15 MHz BW, 853-863 MHz
FP40615CLB-4 Combline Preselector with straight BNC connectors, 15 MHz BW, 821-849 MHz
FP40615CL-5 Combline Preselector with right angle BNC connectors, 15 MHz BW, 850-865 MHz
FP40615CLB-6 Combline Preselector with BNC connectors, 15 MHz BW, 865-880 MHz

Preamplifiers:

8016507 GasFET Amplifier, 130-190 MHz

8016484 GasFET Amplifier, 400-500 MHz
8016395 GasFET Amplifier, 800-900 MHz

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