Continental 816R Series FM Transmitters

Electrical

Rated Power Output

816R-1C
816R-2C
816R-3C
816R-4C
816R-6C
816R-5C

11 kW
21.5 kW
25 kW
27.5 kW
30 kW
35kW

Power Consumption

816R-1C 19
816R-2C 33
816R-3C 40
816R-4C 42
816R-6C 46
816R-5C 54

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Frequency Range

88 to 108 MHz, in 10 kHz steps

Frequency Control

Phase-locked loop frequency synthesis from high stability master oscillator

Frequency Stability

+/-250 Hz

Output Impedance

50 ohms

Output Connector

3-1/8" EIA flange

VSWR

2:1, maximum

Modulation Type

Direct carrier frequency modulation

Modulation Capability

+/-150 kHz deviation

Modulation Indication

Digital LED display shows true peak level of modulating signal in 5% increments

Exciter

802B or 802D1 solid state unit with variable output of 5 to 50 watts; self-contained harmonic filter

RF Harmonic Attenuation

-80 dB, minimum

Power Supply Rectifiers

Silicon

Electrical

Power Source

200 to 250 VAC; 60 Hz, three-phase; available transformer taps are 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250 VAC; 50 Hz available upon request

Permissible Line Voltage Variation

+/-5% (each phase voltage variation; within 5% of the average of all three phases.

Filiment Regulator

+/-1 % of optimum

Operating Environment

Operating Altitude

7,500 ft (2,286 m) standard; optional to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) with modification kit

Ambient Temperature Range

-4 to +122 degrees F (-20 to +30 degrees C)

Relative Humidity

0 to 95%

Mechanical

Transmitter (including directional coupler)

Size

72 in. (183 cm) wide, 28 in. (71 cm) deep, 73 in. (185.5 cm) high

Weight
35 kW External Plate Transformer

1,962 lbs (890 kg) nominal

Size

35 in. (89 cm) wide, 24 in. (61 cm) deep, 46 in. (117 cm) high

Weight

901 lbs (409 kg) nominal