50 W VHF/UHF Power Amplifier R&S VT3050

The R&S VT3050 is a member of the R&S M3TR family of multiband tactical radio systems. This power amplifier supports continuous operation across the 30 MHz to 512 MHz band with 50 W transmit power. The R&S VT3050 meets the need for both military voice and data communication in all analog and digital fixed frequency and frequency hopping modes supported by the R&S MR3000U tactical radio. The amplifier is especially designed for high linearity to cope with the requirements of the R&S M3TR's high speed radio modem for up to 72 kbit/s. Furthermore it supports medium to fast frequency hopping (SECOM V).

Collocation options are available for VHF low (30 MHz to 88 MHz). The co-site filters are factory installed. Fully automatic operation (controlled from the host transceiver) and rapid tuning capability make pre-/postselector operation virtually transparent to the user.

Operational configuration and BITE/fault status reporting are performed via the transceivers. The R&S VT3050 uses rugged tactical packaging and meets the same environmental specifications for temperature, shock, vibration, and submersibility as the rest of the R&S M3TR family components. Operation is fully automatic. Built-in test equipment (BITE) and diagnostic testing are fully integrated into the transceiver system. The VHF/UHF amplifier is mounted separately with an independent shockmount. This provides additional flexibility when installing tactical radio systems into vehicles.