DTV RF Repeater (Gap Filler / On-Channel Repeater)

MODEL: RPT3A3

Photo of DTV RFR

The DTV RF Repeater (RFR) has a simple structure to transparently convey and amplify the wireless signal (at the same frequency) between the digital TV transmitter and TV receivers.

The repeater is working as a relay between the TV transmitter and receivers during the broadcasting of digital TV signal. It receives low-power TV signal from the TV transmitter via the Donor Antenna, linearly amplifies the signal and then retransmits it via the Coverage Antenna (or Indoor Signal Distribution System) to the weak/blind coverage area.

See the overview of Digital TV Repeater here.

Application Diagram of Outdoor DTV RFR

Application Diagram of Outdoor DTV RF Repeater

Application Diagram of Indoor DTV RFR

Application Diagram of Indoor DTV RF Repeater

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Application

Specifications

Features

  • Aluminum-alloy casing with IP65 protection has high resistance to dust, water and corroding;
  • Signal of up to 4 channels can be amplified simultaneously;
  • Linear power amplifier with high gain and low noise is adopted;
  • Filter with high selectivity and low insertion loss eliminates out-of-band interference;
  • RS-232 ports provide links to a notebook for local supervision and to the built-in wireless modem to communicate with the NMS (Network Management System) that can remotely supervise repeater’s working status and download operational parameters to the repeater.

Application

To expand signal coverage or fill signal blind area where digital TV signal is weak or unavailable.

  • Outdoor: Airports, tourism regions, golf courses, tunnels, factories, mining districts, villages, highways…
  • Indoor: Hotels, exhibition centers, basements, shopping malls, offices, parking lots, …

The DTV RFR is mainly applicable to such case:

  • The repeater can find an installation place which can meet the requirement of isolation to avoid self-oscillation;
  • Directional coverage for highways, urban districts, tunnels, subways.

In comparison with FSR (frequency shift repeater) and FOR (fiber optic repeater), the RFR has the following benefits and disadvantages:

Pro Con
  • Easy to build the installation site;
  • Lower cost of equipment and site-building;
  • Retransmission delay is shorter.
  • Inappropriate installation may cause self-oscillation;
  • The Coverage Antenna shall face against the Donor Antenna, which limits the coverage angle;
  • High signal noise may be introduced since the Donor Antenna picks up signal from the air.

Specifications

DTV RF Repeater
Working Frequency (customizable) 167~223MHz / 470~862MHz
Bandwidth of Each Channel 8MHz
Output Power (customizable) 33~43 dBm (2~20 W)
Gain ≥ 90dB
Gain Adjustment Range 1~31dB @ step of 1dB
Frequency Error ≤ 0.05ppm
ALC (Automatic Level Control) @ maximum output power: input signal level increases by 10dB, increase of output level will be < 2dB or closed
MER (Modulation Error Rate) ≤ 0.8dB and variation < 1dB @ 10dB compression
BER (Bit Error Rate) Degradation ≤ 1*10-2
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) ≤ 1.3
Noise Figure ≤ 8dB
In-Band Ripple ≤ 3dB p-p
Max. Input Level ≥ -10dBm
Spurious Emission ≤ -36dBm
In-Band Intermodulation Attenuation ≤ -40dBc/30kHz
Shoulder Level Per Channel ±4MHz offset from central frequency: ≤ -36dBc/30kHz
Per Band Offset from edge of working band ≥ 8MHz: ≤ -40dBc or ≤ -13dBm/30kHz
Offset from edge of working band ≥ 16MHz: ≤ -60dBc or ≤ -33dBm/30kHz
System Delay ≤ 1.5μSec (without SAW filter) or ≤ 5.0μSec (with SAW filter)
I/O Impedance 50Ω
RF Connector N-Type (Female)
Temperature Range Operation: -25°C ~ +55°C / Storage: -30°C ~ +60°C
Relative Humidity Range ≤ 95% (non condensing)
Power Supply (customizable) DC +24V / AC 220V±15%, 50Hz / AC 110V±15%, 50Hz
Backup Power Supply (optional) 4 hours
Casing Level IP65
Dimensions 630mm X 400mm X 230mm
Weight 35kg
Remote Monitoring/Control via NMS Supported