LF80 Transmitter

The LF80 is a compact, efficient, low frequency transmitter for military, underwater communications, and other long range or timing applications.

Highlights include:

  • RF Power: 80 kW
  • Two power amplifier cabinets plus one matching cabinet
  • AC to RF Power Efficiency: >82%
  • RF Frequency: 30 – 160 kHz
  • Hot-pluggable RF Power Modules paired with dedicated switched mode power supplies
  • Power Consumption: 100 kW maximum
  • Proven system design shared with Nautel NL Series positioning, navigation, and timing transmitters
  • Nautel Service and Support

Product Information

Nautel LF80 Transmitter

LF80, 80 kW Low Frequency Transmitter

 

Configuration

Each power amplifier rack contains 12 power amplifier modules each configured with 2 power amplifiers for a total of 48 power amplifiers in the system.

Power Amplifier

Each amplifier module includes two RF amplifiers. The amplifier is of the full bridge, Class D type with dual high thermal capacity MOSFETS in each leg.