User's Manual

Introduction
RFI-148 & RFI-900 High Output Power Paging Transmitters User Manual Page 7 of 134
1. Introduction
The RFI-148 and RFI-900 are high power output paging transmitters operating in the VHF and UHF band,
respectively.
 RFI-148: VHF band operation (138 MHz –
174 MHz) with 2.5 – 6 MHz switching
bandwidth
 RFI-900: UHF band operation (929 MHz –
932 MHz) with 3 MHz switching bandwidth
 Up to 250 W (54 dBm) maximum transmit
power. Software limited to 110 W (50.4 dBm)
maximum transmit power for Canadian
release.
 Compatible with:
• POCSAG 512, 1200, 2400 bps (2-level
FSK).
• FLEX 1600 (2-level FSK), 3200 (2- or 4-
level FSK), 6400 bps (4-level FSK).
 Windows GUI for configuration and
diagnostics over serial or network (Cruise
Control).
 SNMP diagnostics.
 TNPP and PET/TAP support (decoder) over
serial or network.
 POCSAG encoder with in-built deployment
test and modulation self-test feature.
 DSP precision modulation.
 Integrated isolator.
 RF diagnostics port for in-rack receiver.
 Remote firmware update capability.
 Software selectable frequency offset.
 Adjustable absolute delay correction.
 Hardware alarm outputs.
 Front panel indicators for power output and
diagnostics.
 High frequency stability and external reference
option.