23cm RX Preamplifier

This Receive Only 23cm 1200MHz Pre-amplifier is suitable for the 1240 to 1300MHz band, and can be easily re-tuned for use at 1420 or 1540MHz. The design is essentially broadband, and is a dual stage high gain amplifier that uses a low noise CE3512K2 HJ Fet followed by a PSA-0012 MMIC providing a very low noise figure. An on board 1100MHz high pass filter is used to reduce signals below 1000MHz including cellular 900MHz and 400MHz signals. The pre-amplifier incorporates integrated power supply decoupling so that power can be fed to the pre-amplifier via the coaxial cable. The pre-amplifier is suitable for FM and SSB applications including Satellite and ATV reception, and versions are also available for 1420 and 1540MHz.

The Product image shows a fully constructed EME179-23CM-R2 B1 product without connectors. Please refer to the Options Tab for the descriptions of the various products available.

EME179-KIT is a Basic Kit that includes the PC board, Instructions, and all on board components. No connectors or enclosure are included. Only recommended for very advanced constructors as requires complete construction, and soldering of very tiny SMD components.

Enclosure Options: Hammond 1590A or 1590AFL enclosure Kits are available as options. These include all hardware and SMA female connectors.

Specifications
Frequency Range:	1180 to 1500MHz
Gain:	Typically +33dB @ 1290MHz
3dB Bandwidth:	200MHz
Noise Figure:	<0.5dB ( Typically < 0.25dB tested with HP8970B/HP346B )
Operating Voltage:	+8 to 15vdc ( +12vdc @ 105mA Recommended )
Board Size:	71.5mm L x 34mm W x 15mm H ( without connectors or enclosure )