Telex btr-1 Leaflet

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BTR-1 & TR-1 Specifications
Overall
RF Frequency Range 
482 - 608 MHz, 614 - 746 MHz in 18 MHz TX and RX 
bands
BTR-1 Power Requirements
12-15 volts AC/DC @ 1 Amp
TR-1 Power Requirements
6 “AA” Cells Alkaline (NiMH optional)
Temperature Range 
-4° F to 130° F (-20° C to 55° C)
TX Antenna 
BTR-1: ½ wave (supplied), TNC Male Connector
TR-1: ¼ wave (supplied), Screw type Replaceable
RX Antenna
BTR-1: ½ wave (supplied), TNC Male Connector
TR-1: ¼ wave (supplied), Screw type Replaceable
FCC ID
BTR-1 (B5DM519), TR-1 (B5DM520)
Frequency Response 
100 Hz - 4.0 kHz
4-Wire Input and Output
Level Adjustable (2 Vrms typical)
Telex Intercom 
Input/Output Level Adjustable (1 Vrms typical), Line 
Impedance 300W
RTS Intercom 
Input/Output Level Adjustable (0.775 Vrms typical), Line 
Impedance 200W
Clear-Com Intercom 
Input/Output Level Adjustable (1 Vrms typical), Line 
Impedance 200W
Auxiliary Input 
Level Adjustable (2 Vrms typical)
Auxiliary Output 
Level Adjustable (2 Vrms typical into 600W)
Microphone Input Sensitivity 
BTR-1: 10 mV (200W Source)
TR-1: 7 mV (200W Source)
Local Headset Output 
200 mW output into 150W (1% Distortion)
Mute of Wire Income Port 
100 dB (30 kHz Low Pass Filtered)
TR-1 Current Draw 
190 mA (Push-to-Talk, Talk On)
Transmitter
Type 
Synthesized Transmitter, 720 channels
Transmit Power 
50 mW typical (High), 5 mW typical (Normal)
Modulation Type
GMSK
Deviation
Complies with FCC 74.861
RF Frequency Stability 
0.005%
Radiated Harmonics & Spurious 
Exceeds FCC specifications
Receiver
Type 
Dual Conversion Superheterodyne, 720 channels each
RF Sensitivity 
<0.8 μV for 12 dB SINAD
IF Selectivity 
3 dB at 230 kHz
Image Rejection 
70 dB or better
RF Frequency Stability 
0.005%
Distortion 
<1% at peak level
S/N Ratio out to wired Intercom Ports 
80 dB (30 kHz Low Pass Filtered)
Product Dimensions/Weight
BTR-1
8.25”W x 1.72”H x 9.00”D (20.9cm x 4.4cm x 22.9cm), 
3 lbs 8 oz (1.59 kg)
TR-1 
3.75”W x 1.65”H x 5.10”D (9.5cm x 12.9cm x 4.2cm), 
15 oz (425g) with alkaline batteries
Shipping Dimensions/Weight
BTR-1 
12”W x 4”H x 16”D (30.48cm x 10.16cm x 40.64cm), 
6 lbs 3 oz (2.86 kg)
TR-1 
7”W x 4”H x 14”D (17.78cm x 10.16cm x 35.56cm),
1 lb 4 oz (.635 kg)
Ordering Information
BTR-1
UHF-Synthesized Digitally Encrypted Base Station 
Transceiver
Catalog Number: 71897XX
TR-1
UHF-Synthesized Digitally Encrypted Beltpack 
Transceiver
Catalog Number: 71898XX
This specifications information is preliminary and is subject to change without notification.
Brand names mentioned are the property of their respective companies.
Contact Information
Telex Communications, Inc.
12000 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
Telephone: 877-863-4169
Fax: (800) 323-0498
Form Number: LIT000267000  Rev A
Date: August 2008