M SERIES MITSUBISHI MODULE PCB KIT

These Kits are to suit the older Mitsubishi Modules that some Hams or suppliers may have in stock.

Kits include PC Board, Instructions & all onboard components. We are not able to supply the M series Mitsubishi modules to suit these.

Use the M57762 KIT1 for M57735 Modules as they have the same pinout & bias.

With the M57727 Modules the bias & 1st DC supply pins 2 & 3 are the reverse of the M57762 & M57735 modules. So you can use either the M57716 or M57762 kits but you will have to change the component positions & cut a track on the PC board to suit.

 

 

The above Picture shows the Mitsubishi RA Kit which is similar.

30 WATT 2M ( 135-175MHz ) Power Amplifier KIT

Uses a Mitsubishi RA30H1317M module on a single PC board measuring 70 x 33mm, & is suitable for many projects including homebrew Transceivers & Transverters. The complete Kit includes all onboard components, double sided through hole plated PC board & construction notes. The Kit requires a heat sink, connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete.

The 2nd Harmonic from the RA30H1317M is only -25dBc so you will require a suitable Low Pass Filter. The PA Kit website shows how to build a suitable LPF.

Freq Range: 135 - 175MHz 
Output Power: 30Watts for 50mW Input 

Refer to the Mitsubishi website for the Data Sheet 

Please Note: You will require a very flat machined Heatsink for maximum reliability of the Module. Mini-Kits recommends the use of a P4 Pentium Fan assisted Heatsink. These can be found in computer recycling shops.

The RA30H1317M KIT1 can be used with the 60 Watt RA60H1317M module. Please refer to pricing for the 60W modules at the top of this Webpage.

Very comprehensive construction Notes are supplied with this Kit.

 

Please refer to the web page for more information on Mitsubishi's RA series modules.

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30 WATT 70cm ( 400-470MHz ) Power Amplifier KIT

Uses a Mitsubishi RA30H4047M module on a single PC board measuring 70 x 33mm & is suitable for 432MHz Transverters , & 70cm AM ATV, ( Linearity Tested as being suitable for AM ATV ). The complete Kit includes all onboard components, double sided through hole plated PC board & construction notes. The Kit requires a heat sink, connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete.

Specifications: 

Freq Range: 400 - 470MHz 
Output Power: 30Watts for 50mW Input 

Refer to the Mitsubishi website for the Data Sheet 

Please Note: You will require a very flat machined Heatsink for maximum reliability of the Module. Mini-Kits recommends the use of a P4 Pentium Fan assisted Heatsink. These can be found in computer recycling shops.

The RA30H4047M KIT1 can be used with the 60 Watt RA60H4047M1 module. Please refer to pricing for the 60W modules at the top of this Webpage.

Very comprehensive construction Notes are supplied with this Kit.

 

Please refer to the web page for more information on Mitsubishi's RA series modules.

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18 WATT 23cm ( 1.2GHz ) Power Amplfier KIT

Uses a Mitsubishi RA18H1213G module on a single PC board measuring 70 x 33mm & is suitable for the 1200MHz FM ATV Transmitter & 23cm Transverter Kits etc. The complete Kit includes all onboard components, double sided plated through hole PC board, & extensive construction notes. The Kit requires a heat sink, connectors & miscellaneous hardware to complete. 

Specifications:

Freq Range: 1240 - 1300MHz 
Output Power: 18Watts for 200mW Input (FM, ATV ) 14Watts PEP linear output on SSB. 25Watts FM Maximum 13.8v Supply.
Refer to the Mitsubishi website for the Data Sheet 

Please Note: You will require a very flat machined Heatsink for maximum reliability of the Module. Mini-Kits recommends the use of a P4 Pentium Fan assisted Heatsink. These can be found in computer recycling shops.

 

Very comprehensive construction Notes are supplied with this Kit.

 

Please refer to the web page for more information on Mitsubishi's RA series modules.

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1 WATT 1.2GHz AMPLIFIER KIT

This Amplifier Kit uses an ATF50189 PHEMT which is specified at around 15.5dB gain, & a high +29dBm output power @ 1dB compression at 2GHz. On 1.2GHz the amplifier produces up to +29dBm @ the 1dB compression point. With an input of +10dBm, ( 10mW ) the amplifier will produce around +27dBm, ( 500mW ) output. The EME162-1200 Kit includes PC board & all on board components, requires connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete. The Amplifier is also suitable for driving the Mitsubishi RA18H1213G module to full power.

Components for a 5dB attenuator are supplied with the Kit

Specifications:

Freq Range: 1240 - 1300MHz 
Output Power: +29dBm, ( 800mW ) @ 1db Comp
Gain: 15dB Minimum Typically 17dB
Power: ( +5V Regulated 280mA ) required from external supply
Size: 32 x 45mm

Refer to the Avago Data Sheet 

 

 

Complete 1.2GHz Kit Connectors & Heatsink are not supplied with
the basic Kit

The New EME162 PC Boards are etched on 1mm FR4 material & have plated through holes.  All components used are surface mount types.

GALI-39 WIDEBAND AMPLIFIER KIT

This amplifier is a simple broadband design which can be used as a gain block for a Radio design, or as a simple wideband preamplifier in the front of a scanning receiver, or TV set.   A Gali-39 MMIC, ( Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit ) is used as it has a low noise figure, medium gain, & good strong signal handling capabilities from DC to 7GHz. The Basic Kit includes PC board & all on board components, requires box, connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete.

Specifications:

Gain: GALI-39 22dB@1GHz 16dB@7GHz
NF: 2.24dB @ 1GHz 3.1dB @ 7GHz
O/P:  12dBm@1GHz
IP3: +25dBm with ICC 35mA
Power:  +12v 35mA
Size: 32 x 45mm

This Kit is supplied with components to cover 3 frequency ranges from DC-60MHz, VHF/UHF, & >1GHz.

 

 

 

GALI-84 Kit Shown Connectors are not supplied with the basic Kit

The New EME162 PC Boards are etched on 1mm FR4 material & have plated through holes.  All components used are surface mount types.

Components for a 6dB attenuator are supplied with the Kit 

For Detailed Data Please Refer to the Gali-39+ Data sheets on www.minicircuits.com

GALI-84 WIDEBAND AMPLIFIER KIT

This driver amplifier is a simple broadband design which is suitable as a transmitters driver stage.  A Gali-84 MMIC, ( Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit ) is used as it has > 21dB gain, & > +21dBm output power @ 1dB compression over the HF to 2GHz range.  The amplifier produces up to +21.5dBm @ 1.2GHz, & +20dBm @ 2.4GHz.  Only around 0dBm 1mW is required to drive the amplifier to full power.    The Kit includes PC board & all on board components, requires box, connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete.

Specifications:

Gain: GALI-84 22dB@1.2GHz 18.5dB@2.4GHz
O/P:  21.5dBm@1.2GHz, & 20dBm@2.4GHz.
IP3: +37.5dBm with ICC 100mA
Power:  +12v 100mA
Size: 32 x 45mm

This Kit is supplied with components to cover 3 frequency ranges from DC-60MHz, VHF/UHF, & >1GHz.

 

 

 

GALI-84 Kit Shown Connectors are not supplied with the basic Kit

The New EME162 PC Boards are etched on 1mm FR4 material & have plated through holes.  All components used are surface mount types.

Components for a 6dB attenuator are supplied with the Kit 

For Detailed Data Please Refer to the Gali-84+ Data sheets on www.minicircuits.com

2 WATT 2.4GHz AMPLIFIER KIT

This Modern High Performance 2.4GHz Power Amplifier uses a low cost PHEMT MMIC IC. The MMIC provides a gain of 29dB & a saturated output power of more than +33dBm. The MMIC requires minimal input & output matching to 50ohms, & makes other discrete PA designs using GaAs & HFET's etc, virtually obsolete for these power levels. The PA is suitable for use with the current 2400MHz Transverter, & ATV Transmitter Kits. The PA uses a high performance switching power supply along with bias protection circuitry, to provide high efficiency over a wide input voltage range, & has very low heat dissipation. Due to a Spectrum Analyzer being required to tune this Amplifier, it is for advanced constructors only. The Module requires a heat sink, connectors & miscellaneous hardware to complete. 

Specifications:

PCB Dimensions: 37x47mm 
Supply Voltage: 9v min to 14v max 
Current 650mA @ 12v input
Gain: 29dB Minimum
Bandwidth: 2350 - 2450MHz 100MHz @ 1dB
Output Power: 2Watts +33dBm @ 1dB Comp
Input Power: 4dBm (2.5mW) for 33dBm (2Watt) Output.

Please Note:  This PA is not suitable for Wireless Lan or 
( WiFi ) as it is not Bi-Directional.  You will require an Amateur Radio License or equivalent qualifications to purchase this Product.  This Product is only available to licensed operators in the 2400MHz band. It is Illegal to use this Product on unlicensed low power wireless Lan, video senders, video surveillance or any other LIPD device without a license. 

 

 

 

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This Prototype shows the Heat sink& SMA06 connectors available for this Kit. 

 

2 WATT 3.4GHz AMPLIFIER KIT

This Modern High Performance 3.4GHz Power Amplifier uses a low cost PHEMT MMIC IC. The MMIC provides a gain of 27dB & a saturated output power of +33dBm. The MMIC requires minimal input & output matching to 50ohms, & makes other discrete PA designs using GaAs & HFET's etc, virtually obsolete for these power levels. The PA is suitable for use with 3400MHz Transverter, & ATV Transmitter Kits. The PA uses a high performance switching power supply along with bias protection circuitry, to provide high efficiency over a wide input voltage range, & has very low heat dissipation.

No Tuning is Required, but either a power meter or Spectrum Analyzer would be useful to check the output power.
LEVEL OF CONSTRUCTION IS FOR ADVANCED CONSTRUCTORS ONLY.

Specifications:

PCB Dimensions: 37x47mm 
Supply Voltage: 9v min to 14v max 
Current 700mA @ 12v input
Gain: 27dB Minimum
Bandwidth: 2450 - 3650MHz @ 3dB
Output Power: 2Watts +33dBm @ 1dB Comp
Input Power: 5dBm (3.2mW) for 33dBm (2Watts) Output.

Frequency Response & Bandwidth

Please Note:  This PA is not suitable for Wireless LaN or
( WiFi ) as it is not Bi-Directional.  You will require an Amateur Radio License or equivalent qualifications to purchase this Product.  It is Illegal to use this Product on unlicensed low power wireless Lan, video senders, video surveillance or any other LIPD device without a license.

 

 

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This Prototype shows the Heat sink& SMA06 connectors available for this Kit. 

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1 WATT 5.8GHz AMPLIFIER KIT

This Modern High Performance 5.8GHz Power Amplifier uses a low cost PHEMT MMIC IC. The MMIC provides a gain of 22dB & a saturated output power of +30dBm. The MMIC requires minimal input & output matching to 50ohms, & makes other discrete PA designs using GaAs & HFET's etc, virtually obsolete for these power levels. The PA is suitable for use with 5800MHz Transverter, & ATV Transmitter Kits. The PA uses a high performance switching power supply along with bias protection circuitry, to provide high efficiency over a wide input voltage range, & has very low heat dissipation.

No Tuning is Required, but either a power meter or Spectrum Analyzer would be useful to check the output power.
LEVEL OF CONSTRUCTION IS FOR ADVANCED CONSTRUCTORS ONLY.

Specifications:

PCB Dimensions: 37x47mm 
Supply Voltage: 9v min to 14v max 
Current 600mA @ 12v input
Gain: 22dB Minimum
Bandwidth: 5100 - 6100MHz @ 3dB
Output Power: 1Watts +30dBm @ 1dB Comp
Input Power: +7dBm (5mW) for 30dBm (1Watt) Output.

Frequency Response & Bandwidth

Please Note:  This PA is not suitable for Wireless LaN or
( WiFi ) as it is not Bi-Directional.  You will require an Amateur Radio License or equivalent qualifications to purchase this Product.  It is Illegal to use this Product on unlicensed low power wireless Lan, video senders, video surveillance or any other LIPD device without a license. 

 

 

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This Prototype shows the Heat sink& SMA06 connectors available for this Kit. 

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13/23CM PREAMPLIFIER KIT

Receive only pre amp built on G10 PC board. Suitable for use from 1200MHz to 2500MHz. Single stage uses a MGF1302 GasFET, dual stage uses a MGF1302 & ERA amplifier. Most receive setups including Satellite receivers will only usually require the single stage version.  If the preamplifier is to be mounted at the antenna with lossy cable, then the dual stage version should be used. Kit includes PC board & all on board components, requires box, connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete. For best Performance, only A SMA or N Type connector should be used on the input. SMA sockets are recommended for most applications. Also suitable for 1700MHz Weather Satellite use.

Specifications:

Dual Stage Prototypes tuned with an SMA input socket measured on a ( HP 8970B )
0.51dB Noise Figure & 33dB gain @ 1250MHz,  
0.62dB NF & 26.64dB gain @ 1500MHz,
1.6dB NF & 24.5dB gain @ 2400MHz
Power: 10-15 volts Single Stage 15mA, Dual Stage 65mA
PCB Board size 68x37mm

For single stage gain subtract around 12dB from the above dual stage gain figures.

 

 

 

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6M PREAMPLIFIER KIT

The Preamplifier has been designed to be relatively easy to construct, & only uses conventional components, ( No SMD ). The preamp can be centre frequency tuned from 40 to 60MHz, & is suitable for the 6M 50 - 54MHz Amateur band, & also suitable for low Band TV DX. The Preamp uses a low cost BF988A MesFET, which has good strong signal handing characteristics. The design incorporates RF changeover Relays & power supply decoupling so that power can be fed via the coaxial cable. It is simple to tune, & does not have any instability problems due to the use of a wideband output matching circuit. The Basic EME157 Kits include, PC board & all on board components, requires box, connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete.

The difference between the KITA & B is only the Relays. All RF changeover components are still supplied in the RX only Kit.

Specifications:

Prototype measured on a ( HP 8970B ) In a RF Screened Room.

Noise Figure <1.5dB ( Typically 1 .15dB @ 50MHz )
Gain ( Typically 15dB gain @ 50MHz ) Onboard 10dB Att
Through Loss 0.05dB 0.15dB NF @ 50MHz
Power Handling ( TX Power 100 Watts Maximum 50MHz )
Power 11 - 15 Volts ( 100mA Relay Version )
PC Board Size 65 x 83mm

 

 

 

 

2M PREAMPLIFIER KIT

The Preamplifier has been designed to be relatively easy to construct, & only uses conventional components, ( No SMD ). The preamp can be centre frequency tuned from 120 to 150MHz, & is suitable for the 2M 144 - 148MHz Amateur band, & also suitable for Weather Satellite reception on 137MHz. The Preamp uses a low cost BF988A MesFET, which has good strong signal handing characteristics. The design incorporates RF changeover Relays & power supply decoupling so that power can be fed via the coaxial cable. It is simple to tune, & does not have any instability problems due to the use of a wideband output matching circuit. The Basic EME157 Kits include, PC board & all on board components, requires box, connectors, & miscellaneous hardware to complete.

The difference between the KITA & B is only the Relays. All RF changeover components are still supplied in the RX only Kit.

Specifications:

Prototype measured recently on a ( HP 8970B ) In a RF Screened Room.
Noise Figure <1.5dB ( Typically 1 .12dB @ 145MHz )
Gain ( Typically 16dB gain @ 145MHz ) Onboard 6dB Att
Through Loss 0.05dB 0.15dB NF @ 145MHz
Power Handling ( TX Power 100 Watts Maximum 144MHz )
Power 11 - 15 Volts ( 100mA Relay Version )
PC Board Size 65 x 83mm

Noise Figure & Bandwidth

 

 

 

The Mast Head Boxes ( Box 19 ) are now available with Nickel Sprayed Shielding for an extra $5.00

If you want Nickel Spray Shielding then please add an extra $5.00 cost to all Kits & Built products that are supplied with the Mast Head Box.

2.6GHz RELAY KIT

This Relay Kit is suitable for switching RF from 0 to 2.6GHz. The Relay is specified for up to 10Watts @ 900MHz. The Full EME144 Kit includes PC board G6Z Relay, & 3 x SMA09 Connectors.

Specifications:

Return Loss : 34dB @ 430MHz, 27dB @ 1.27GHz,
15.5dB @ 2.5GHz, 15dB @ 3.4GHz
Insertion Loss: 0.25dB @ 1.27GHz, 0.2dB @ 2.5GHz, 0.8dB @ 3.4GHz
Isolation: Between any ports, 65dB @ 430MHz, 60dB @ 1.27GHz, 49dB @ 2.5GHz, 32dB @ 3.4GHz

Network Analyzer Test Results

 

 

 

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