TB8100

SPECIFICATIONS

Proven performance
and reliablity.
The TB8100 is a highly flexible base
station/repeater, ideal for any analog
application: a simple conventional
repeater, POCSAG paging transmitter,
simulcast or MPT 1327 trunked system.

KeY FeaTures
} 255 channels with up to 16 CTCSS and DCS sub-audible tones per channel, as a
community repeater without additional equipment*
} Covers key frequency bands from 136MHz to 941MHz
} Tone on idle and CWID
} System interface options include Isolated Audio, Isolated Audio E&M, TaitNet MPT
Trunked, TaitNet RS232 and TaitNet Ethernet
} Ethernet system interface option enables IP management of
communications system
} Fast key-up time of 2ms
} Monitor and manage 150 parameters, including 43 alarm
parameters remotely
} Computer Controlled Interface (CCI) protocol allows external computer equipment to
remotely monitor and control a TB8100 base station
} Power Save option has receive power as low as 60mA, ideal for solar sites
} Built-in spectrum analyzer measures received signal levels across the selected band

*Advanced Profiles option required.

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SPECIFICATIONS

7in (180mm)
19in (480mm)

Clean back panel design with

industry-standard interfaces enables
easy connectivity to the rest of the
system and third party vendors.
Pictured: dual 50W system with AC/
DC Power Management Unit.
Front-loading modules slip into the 4U
subrack, making building the system,
replacing a module or accessing
a system interface board fast and
simple. TB8100 modules include:
Comprehensive and intuitive software can be used to change configuration quickly and easily. } Reciter - contains the receiver
and exciter.
Complete remote operation excellent rF specifications
} Power Amplifier - available as 5W,
With its many remote monitoring Outstanding specifications for 50W and 100W modules.
options the TB8100 is ideal for selectivity, sensitivity and adjacent
isolated sites. Users can manage channel interference make the TB8100 } Power Management Unit -
more than 150 parameters remotely ideal for use in high-noise environments. provides AC and/or DC power,
with TB8100 Service Kit software. and includes an auxiliary
Flexible software power supply.
advanced diagnostics } System Interface - provides
The Advanced Profiles option gives
Monitor your entire network from you precise control over your channel access to multiple interfaces.
a central location with the TB8100 configuration and access to the most } Subrack, Front panel and
alarm reporting option. This means advanced base station features. Control panel.
you do not need to manually
connect to each base station to Transition to digital
check it, minimizing maintenance
A common hardware platform makes it
time and costs.
a smooth transition from the TB8100 to
digital technologies, including P25 and
Tough design
DMR (Digital Mobile Radio).
Specified to operate continuously
at full power, at up to 15,000ft Tait solution
(4,572m) and in temperatures
Combined with Tait terminals and
as high as 140°F (60°C). Large
TaitNet infrastructure products, Tait
heatsinks mean that no spacing is
offers customized communication
required between base stations.
solutions, all working seamlessly with
the intelligent, flexible TB8100 base
station/repeater.

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General
Operational Frequency PA
136–156MHz 136–174MHz
VHF 148–174MHz
174–193MHz 174–225MHz
193–225MHz
380–420MHz 380–520MHz
400–440MHz
UHF
440–480MHz
470–520MHz
762–776/850–870MHz (Tx)
700/800MHz 760–870MHz
792–824MHz (Rx)
896–912MHz (Rx)
900MHz 850–960MHz
927–941MHz (Tx)
Electronic Switching Range ≥2% of centre frequency (eg: 10MHz @ 500MHz)
Channel/Network Capacity 255
Channel Spacing 12.5/20/25kHz
Channel Increment 0.125kHz
Dimensions (WxDxH) 19 x 15 x 7in (480 x 390 x 180mm) 4U Rack Space
Single 5/50W: 45lb (21kg)
Weight Single 100W: 47lb (22kg)
Dual 5/50W: 61lb (28kg)
Operational Temperature -22º to 140ºF (-30º to 60ºC)
Description Modular base station/repeater/receiver
System Types Conventional FM, MPT 1327 Trunked, QS2 Simulcast and others
Frequency Stability ±0.5ppm
External Reference 10MHz or 12.8MHz
Power Consumption* 12VDC 24VDC 48VDC 120VAC
Standby (20ms Receiver Cycling) 720mA 360mA 170mA
Sleep (200ms Receiver Cycling) 400mA 200mA 98mA
Deep Sleep (1s Receiver Cycling) 109mA 61mA 31mA
Tx @ 5W** 2.6A 1.3A 0.61A 47VA
Tx @ 50W** 10A 5.4A 2.6A 138VA
Tx @ 100W** 19.2A 10.3A 4.9A 239VA
Supply Requirements
Mains 88 to 264V (PFC power factor correction)
DC 12V, 24V, 48V (Nominal +ve or -ve earth)
Optional coax relay kit
Options

*Power consumption is dependent on the status of the licensed power save software features and the selected settings for Tx key time, Rx cycling.
**Transmit tests without fans operating.
***9H0 does not have 95A
All parameters are measured in accordance with TIA/EIA 603 procedures unless otherwise specified.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Audio
Input Output
600Ω Balanced 600Ω Balanced
Audio Input Types
Unbalanced Unbalanced
Microphone Monitor Speaker
Audio Interface Level Balanced -20 to +10dBm Balanced -20 to +10dBm
(for nominal 60% deviation) Unbalanced 0.3Vpp to 3Vpp Unbalanced 0.3Vpp to 3Vpp
Audio Response Bandwidth 300kHz to 3.4kHz
Audio Response Flat or de-emphasized
Audio Distortion ≤2% at -70dBm
Flat or de-emphasized
Full band or speech band
Subaudible band only
Audio Filtering Characteristics
Filters can be applied independently to
each of the input sources

Transmitter
Modulation Limiting ±2.5KHz (NB), ±5KHz (WB)
Transmit Rise Time 2ms
100W Continuous (programmable from 10W to 100W)
Transmit Power Rating 50W Continuous (programmable from 5W to 50W)
5W Continuous (programmable from 1W to 5W)
VHF/UHF 800MHz
FM Hum and Noise -50dB (NB), 55dB (WB) -50dB (NB), 53dB (WB)

Conducted/Radiated Emissions -36dBm to 1GHz -20dBm to 9GHz

Receiver
Sensitivity 0.25µV (-119dBm)
Spurious Responses ≥100dB
VHF/UHF 800MHz
Intermodulation 80dB (NB), 85dB (WB) 80dB (NB), 85dB (WB)
Selectivity 85dB (NB), 90dB (WB) 79dB (NB), 84dB (WB)
Ultimate Signal to Noise 45dB (NB), 53dB (WB) 43dB (NB), 47dB (WB)

Authorized Partners

Tait is your complete supplier of radio communications equipment offering mobile, portable and
infrastructure solutions. Tait is renowned for its flexibility, responsiveness and commitment to
producing innovative world-class mobile radio communications products.
Specifications are subject to change without notice and shall not form part of any contract.
They are issued for guidance purposes only.
+Please note that not all frequency bands and power outputs are available in all markets.
For further information please check with your nearest Tait office or authorized dealer.
The word “Tait” and the Tait logo are trademarks of Tait Limited. Tait is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO
14001:2004 certified supplier.
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