DRACOM 550TCP Terrestrial Channel Processor
The DRACOM 550TCP is a high quality, frequency agile channel processor capable of converting any VHF or UHF off-air signal to any standard output channel between 54 and 550 MHz. Input and output frequencies are easily set with front panel pushwheel switches. A/V ratio and output level controls are also provided along with IF loop-thru connections to offer exceptional flexibility.
- Low-cost NTSC channel processor
- Synthesized input tuning of off-air TV channels 2 through 69, set by a front panel pushwheel switch.
- Synthesized RF output on CATV channels 2 through 78 and 95 through 99, set by a front panel pushwheel switch.
- IF SAW filter
- High output power adjustable to +60 dBmV
- IF loop-thru connections for scrambling encoders or IF stereo processors.
- Optional version (550TCP/T) with "T" channel inputs.
Download the owners manual (PDF)
Documentation of the "T" Channel Option (PDF)
| 550TCP Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Input Section | |
| Frequency Coverage: | 54 through 806 MHz Off-air TV channels 2 through 69 (Non-adjacent Channels T7 through T14 available with T channel upconverter option) |
| Input Impedance: | 75 Ohms |
| RF Input Level: | -10 dBmV to +35 dBmV |
| Noise Figure: | VHF: 8 dB UHF: 10 dB |
| Tuner Image Rejection: | VHF: 65 dB UHF: 50 dB |
| Output Section | |
| Frequency Coverage: | 82 channels, 54 through 550 MHz; Channels 2 through 78 and 95 through 99 |
| Output Level: | +60 dBmV (typically adjustable from +50 to +60 dBmV) |
| Video Frequency Response: | 20 Hz to 4.2 MHz, ± 3 dB |
| L-C Delay: | ± 50 nanoseconds |
| Frequency Stability: | ± 5 PPM of frequency difference between input and output signals |
| A/V Ratio Adjustment: | -2 to -12 dB relative to input A/V ratio |
| Spurious Outputs: | -58 dBc minimum, -60 dBc typical (measured at an input level of between 0 to +20 dBmV) |
| Broadband Noise: | -75 dBc typical, (4MHz noise bandwidth @ ± 12 MHz) |
| General | |
| AC Power Input: | 115 VAC (± 10%) 60 Hz, 30 Watts |
| Operating Temperature: | 32° to 122° Fahrenheit, ambient |
| Weight: | 7.0 lbs. |
| Dimensions: | 19" W x 1.75" H x 8.75" D. |
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