Lectrosonics T6 - Manual (Page 5)

Multi-Frequency IFB Belt-Pack Transmitter, Euro Model
PILOT TONE SQUELCH
The IFB system utilizes an ultrasonic tone modulation of the carrier to operate the receiver squelch. This “pilot tone”
consists of a 30kHz signal mixed with the audio signal following the microphone preamp, just after the compandor, to
control the audio output muting of the receiver. The pilot tone is filtered out of the audio signal immediately after the
detector in the receiver so that it does not influence the compandor or various gain stages. The basic benefit of the
pilot tone squelch system is that the receiver will remain muted until it receives the pilot tone from the matching
transmitter, even if a strong RF signal is present on the carrier frequency of the system.
LONG BATTERY LIFE
High efficiency circuits throughout the design allow over 7 hours of operation using a single 9 Volt alkaline battery. (A
9V lithium battery will provide over 17 hours of operation.) The battery compartment is a unique mechanical design
which automatically adjusts to fit any brand of battery. The battery contacts are spring loaded to prevent “rattle” as the
unit is handled.
FREQUENCY AGILITY
The transmitter section uses a synthesized, frequency selectable main oscillator The frequency is extremely stable
over a wide temperature range and over time.
Two rotary switches, located on the side panel of the unit, provide a maximum of 256 frequencies in 25kHz steps
minimum over a maximum range of 25.5MHz. This alleviates carrier interference problems in mobile or travelling
applications.
ANTENNA
At UHF frequencies, where wavelengths and antennas are shorter than at VHF frequencies, a resonant length wire is
preferred over using the microphone cable as the antenna. The antenna on the IFB T6 consists of a flexible 1/4
wavelength bronze cable, detachable via an SMA connector. The impedance of this connector is 50 Ohms.
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