R1a
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UHF Multi-Frequency Belt-Pack IFB Receiver
Wireless IFB (interruptible fold back) systems are used for
talent cueing and crew communications in broadcast and
motion picture production. In other cases, the IFB system
is used by directors and other management to monitor
program audio during a production. The IFB R1a receiver
provides simplicity and flexibility in a package that is intuitive
for untrained users to operate.
The default frequency of the receiver is set by two rotary
switches on the side panel. Up to five additional frequencies
can also be programmed into the receiver memory
using the scan mode. If more than one frequency is
stored in the receiver, the operator can scroll through all
stored frequencies by simply pressing the volume knob.
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Basic operation is simply a matter of rotating the knob to
turn power on and adjusting the volume level. Additional
frequencies are added by holding the knob in until the
LED begins blinking and the receiver begins to scan. The
receiver will search for signals that contain a pilot tone
and automatically stop scanning and wait for the operator
to either store that frequency or continue scanning.
A special button push sequence is required to set the
receiver into the scanning mode to prevent accidental
changes to the receiver memory. Simplified instructions
are laser engraved into the housing of the receiver.
The scanning process is performed at two different sensitivity
levels. The first scan is performed at a reduced sensitivity
to avoid falsely locking onto IM (intermodulation)
signals rather than true carriers. This reduced sensitivity
scan is necessary when the unit is programmed in close
proximity to the transmitter. If no signals are found in the
first scan, a single button push will set the receiver to full
sensitivity and begin a second scan. Full sensitivity scanning
is necessary to program the receiver at a distance
away from the transmitter.
The design uses +/-20 kHz FM deviation for efficient use
of the bandwidth, with compandor noise reduction circuitry
for an excellent signal to noise ratio. A supersonic Pilot
Tone signal controls the audio output squelch to keep the
receiver silent when no transmitter signal is received.
The receiver operates on a single 9 volt alkaline or lithium
battery. Alkaline battery life is up to 8 hours. Lithium battery
life is well over 20 hours. The LED indicator changes
color from green, to yellow, to red as the battery voltage
declines to provide plenty of warning before operation
ceases.
An internal relay in the receiver will automatically detect
a monaural plug connected to the output jack and switch
accordingly. Full output power is available with either type
of connector, without the power losses that result from a
resistive circuit design. The antenna input is provided by
the shield of the cable and headset or earphone connected
to the output jack.
The receiver will drive a wide variety of earbuds, headphones
and induction neck loops at substantial levels,
with loads from 16 Ohms to 600 Ohms.
The receiver is housed in a rugged machined aluminum
package. A spring-loaded belt clip is available as an
accessory which provides a secure mounting on a wide
variety of belts, pockets and fabrics.
The incoming RF signal is
filtered and amplified, then
mixed down to the IF frequency
with a microprocessor
controlled synthesizer. A pilot
tone squelch system is used to
keep the receiver silent when
no carrier is present. The pilot
tone signal is on a different
frequency than Lectrosonics
UHF wireless microphone systems
to prevent interference
when the systems are used in
the same location. The audio
signal processing includes
compandor noise reduction for
low noise and excellent intelligibility.
The receiver is housed in a
compact machined aluminum enclosure. The unit features
an integral rotating battery door that remains attached
to the housing when opened. All nomenclature is laser
engraved into the housing to withstand physical abrasion
and heavy use. A condensed instruction set is also laser
etched into the side panel of the receiver.
Operating frequencies:
Block 470 470.100 - 495.600
Block 19 486.400 - 511.900
Block 20 512.000 - 537.500
Block 21 537.600 - 563.100
Block 22 563.200 - 588.700
Block 23 588.800 - 607.900 and 614.100 - 614.300
Block 24 614.400 - 639.900
Block 25 640.000 - 665.500
Block 26 665.600 - 691.100
Block 944 944.100 - 951.900
Frequency control: Crystal Controlled PLL
Sensitivity: 1 µv (20 dB SINAD)
Signal/Noise ratio: 95 dB A-weighted
Squelch quieting: 90 dB
AM rejection: 50 dB, 10 µV to 100 mV
Modulation acceptance: ±20 kHz
Spurious rejection: Greater than 70 dB
Third order intercept: 0 dBm
Frequency response: 100 Hz to 10 kHz, (±1db)
Pilot tone: 29.997 kHz, 2 kHz deviation(fixed crystal controlled)
Audio output: 1V RMS into 50 Ohms minimum
Antenna: Headphone cable
Programmable memory: Switches set default frequency; up to five additional
frequencies can be stored in memory
Front panel controls: Single knob controls Audio Output Level, Power On, Programming and Scan Frequency Selection
Indicators: Multi-color LED indicator for power on and battery status. Blinks to indicate channel number and
during scanning.
Power requirement: 9V alkaline battery lasts about 8 hours 9V lithium battery lasts about 20 hours
Power consumption: 60 mA
Weight: 7.3 oz with battery
Size: 3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches (housing only)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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