User's Manual
VCom Inc.
BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005)
Approved: C.H.
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1.3 Specifications
BST1918 BASE STATION TRANSCEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMIT
IF Input Frequency 555.0 -570.0MHz (2MHz channels)
555.2 - 569.8MHz (6MHz channels)
Bandwidth Channel size: typical 6MHz, adjustable through WM404x
IF Input Level +10 dBm nominal (total power)
IF Detector Accuracy ±1.0 dB typical
RF Output Frequency Range Block B: 1950.0 – 1965.0MHz, (2MHz channels)
1950.2 – 1964.8MHz, (6MHz channels)
Block C: 1975.0 – 1990.0MHz, (2MHz channels)
1975.2 – 1989.8MHz, (6MHz channels)
Frequency Response (any 6 MHz band) 1.0 dB peak-peak
Rated Output Power at Antenna Port +31 dBm (QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM)
Output Power Stability ±1.0 dB over frequency and temperature
Output Power Control Range 20.0 to 32.0 dBm
Output Power Control Modes Closed-loop on specified output power or open-loop on
specified gain (compensated for IDU cable loss
and temperature variations)
Spectral Mask Compliant with FCC CFR 47 Part 24
Phase Noise <-51 dBc double sideband integrated over 10 kHz to 2.5 MHz
MER (equalized) ኑ38 dB
IF Cable Compensation Range 15 dB
Spectral inversion No spectral inversion
RECEIVE
RF Input Frequency Range 1870-1885 MHz, Block B
1895-1910 MHz, Block C
Frequency Response (any 3 MHz band) 0.6 dB peak-peak
IF Output Frequency Range 27-42 MHz
Noise Figure at Antenna Port <4 dB including duplexer loss at maximum gain
Integrated Gain 55 dB nominal
Gain Control Range ±10 dB
Output Third Order Intercept Point: +20 dBm at maximum gain
Phase Noise <-95 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
<-51 dBc double sideband integrated over 10 kHz to 2.5 MHz
IF Detector Accuracy ±1.0 dB typical
Spectral inversion No spectral inversion
Image Rejection > 75 dB
GENERAL
Remote Control Interface Bi-directional signalling with WM4040
Connectors N female, 50 ohms
Power Requirement -40.5 to –57VDC operational
Power Consumption 60W maximum
Operating Temperature Range 10°C to 40°C
Mounting Standard 19” (48.3 cm), 2U (3.5”) rack space (3U in dual
configuration)
Dimensions 19” (w) x 14.9” (d) x 3.5” (h) (48.3 x 37.9 x 8.9 cm)
Weight 30.8 lbs. (14kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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