STARLINE

SRE-*-*

Return Equalizer

Motorola's STARLINE Return Equalizer are designed for Motorola's STARLINE Return Equalizer are
variable cable length equalization. The equalizers are
incremental in 1 dB steps, for (S-split, 5-40 MHz) from 0 designed for variable cable length equaliza-
to 12 Db. All other splits are offered incremental in 2 dB
steps. See Model reference chart. tion. The equalizers are incremental in 1 dB
steps, for (S-split, 5-40 MHz) from 0 to 12 Db.
ERGONOMICS: ENHANCED EASE OF USE
Enhanced ergonomics add to the ease of use for the lat-
est STARLINE Return Equalizer SRE-*-*. This "ease of
use" is achieved by implementing taller equalizers with
plastic shells and guides for return path. All field-
BACKWARD/FORWARD COMPATIBILITY
installed components are easily accessible through the
chassis cover and can be installed and removed by a
"gloved hand" without a tool. Block diagrams distin- Forward Compatibility:
guishing forward and return paths by color are also print- The latest amplifier units may use all ergonomic accessories, but it is also possible
ed on the chassis covers for easy reference of compo- to use the older version SEE-*-* if desired. However, these older accessories may
nents. The new ergonomic accessories are equivalent to require removal of the chassis cover for installation.
the previous accessories, with the addition of removable
plastic guides and shells. The equalizer is simply a taller Backward Compatibility:
version of the previous part allowing the part to be The ergonomic accessories are the same as the previous accessories, except for the
accessible through the chassis cover. All new and for- addition of the plastic guides and shells. Therefore, the plastic guides and shells
mer accessories are backward/forward. can be removed for use in older amplifiers.

BENEFITS
30, 40, 42, 47, 55, 65, 80 MHz Return Band
Improved Ergonomics
18 dB Return Loss (Return Path)
1 dB Insertion Loss
Meets FCC and CENELEC Requirements
The new ergonomic accessories have new model indicators to better align the notation with our product descriptions. The following is a
table indicating the old accessory vs. the new accessory notation.

Old Accessory New Upgrade Accessory New Description

SEE SRE STARLINE Return Equalizer

Grasp the SRE-*-* board at a point near the shaded area and pull it away
from the plastic cover.
Use your fingers to insert the SRE-*-* board into the amplifier.
All SRE-*-* boards are completely compatible with all previous BLE*/*,
MB*/*, MBE*/*, or BT*/* amplifiers.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model SRE-E-* SRE-S-* SRE-K-* SRE-T-* SRE-J-* SRE-A-* SRE-M-*

Passband MHz 5-30 5-40 5-42 5-47 5-55 5-65 5-80
Flatness ( dB) 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Return Loss (- dB) 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Insertion Loss (- dB) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

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