NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

GSM900 Dual Duplex TMA

GSM and EGSM 10-35 MHz Bandwidth
Designed for the highest reliability even in the most demanding installation environments

The tower mounted amplifiers from

Andrew Corporation optimize network performance and represent the ideal solution for coverage and capacity enhancement. By improving uplink performance, the TMAs ensure optimum coverage of fringe areas, weak spots, and indoor locations. The unit is easy to install in any wireless system and guarantees:

Improved sensitivity, by reducing dropped AMPS rejection to help eliminate calls and failed connection attempts; interference from nearby 800 MHz cellular transmitters. Featured in Enhanced signal quality, by improving 10 MHz model. voice clarity and data transmission speed; Failsafe LNA bypass supports soft degradation in case of power failure Lower handset output, by extending talktime, reducing interference while increas- Lightning protection, thanks to a built-in multi-stage surge suppressor. ing traffic capacity in CDMA systems.

The GSM900 TMA is part of Andrew TMA platform, a complete range of superior TMA products incorporating state-of-the-art technology and efficient production methods. The self-contained packaging is engineered to ensure the highest reliability in severe environments while featuring a very compact size and attractive appearance. The GSM900 TMA includes pole mounting hardware.

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GSM900 Product Specifications

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ETM910A-12-D RX Frequency range, MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.5 to 915 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 880 to 915 TX band rejection, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 minimum Rejection <894 MHz, dBc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n.a. . . . . . . . Gain (ripple included), dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Noise figure, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7 typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 typical Input 1 dB compression point, dBm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 typical Output IP3, dBm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+28 typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +22 typical Return loss, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 typical IMD @ antenna port (2x42 dBm), dBm . . . . . . . . . . . .-115 maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -115 maximum Insertion loss - bypass mode, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0 typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 typical Return loss - bypass mode, dB TX Frequency range, MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .950.5 to 960 . . . . . . . . . ETM935E-12-D

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 typical

. . . . . . . . . 925 to 960

Insertion loss , dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.3 typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 typical IMD @ antenna port (2x42 dBm), dBc . . . . . . . . . . . .--76 maximum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -76 maximum

Return loss, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 minimum Input power rating - RMS, watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Input power rating - PEP, watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Power supply voltage, Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 18 Operating current, mA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14015 Lightning protection antenna portt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DC ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC ground Lightning protection BTS portt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 kA, 8/20 s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 kA, 8/20 s Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/16 DIN Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/16 DIN Female

Mechanical Height, depth, width, mm (in)

. . . . . . . . . . . . .277.5 x 91 x 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(11 x 3.6 x 6.9)

Grounding Ground terminal, mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (5/16) dia Grounding cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 mm2 (7 AWG) stranded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Length . . . . . . . . .1 m (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terminal . . . . . . . .Universal 2-hole Environmental Operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40 C to +65 C Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%

Weight - without mounting hw, kg (Ib) . . . . . . . .5 (11) maximum Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gray paint MT11030

Mounting Pole mounting hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dual band clamps Pole diameter, mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 to 160 (1.6 to 6.3) Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ea 6 to 8 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1/4 to 5/16), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dia screws (not included)

Ingress protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP65 Wind load @115 km/h (70 mph), N (Ibf) . . . . . .46 (10) Wind speed, km/h (m/s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>200 (>55)

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GSM900 Product Specifications

Block Diagram

Cabinet Drawings and Mounting Kit

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GSM900 Ordering information

Model number ETM910A-12-D ETM935E-12-D

Description TMA, GSM900 TMA, GSM900

Licence book GSM, 10 MHz w/AMPS rejection EGSM, Full-band 35 MHz

RX frequency 905.5 to 915 MHz 880 to 915 MHz

TX frequency 950.5 to 960 MHz 925 to 960 MHz

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All designs, specifications and availabilities of products and services presented in this bulletin are subject to change without notice. Bulletin 10996 (Rev. B 10/04) 2004 Andrew Corporation, Orland Park, IL 60462 USA