The Amplifier Research FS2050 / FS2050M6 is a high-power RF amplifier engineered for tactical and mobile deployments requiring fast, reliable signal amplification across demanding frequency bands. Operating at 20 W output power with sub-2 microsecond transmit/receive switching, this unit delivers waveform-agnostic performance across legacy and modern modulation schemes including SINCGARS, HAVEQUICK, frequency hopping, OFDM, and CDMA/WCDMA. The compact form factor integrates into vehicle, airborne, and drop-kit configurations while maintaining NVG-compatible interfaces for field operations.
Technical Specifications
• Output Power: 20 W CW/PEP
• T/R Switching Speed: < 2 µs
• Duty Cycle: High duty cycle operation (90% at 25°C; indefinite with 25 CFM cooling)
• Physical Dimensions: Approximately 4.0" W × 1.8" H × 9.7" L (excluding connectors)
• Weight: 2.4 to 4.5 lbs (configuration-dependent)
– Key Features
• Fully automatic, auto-sensing T/R switching eliminates manual intervention
• Waveform-agnostic architecture supports TSM, WREN, AM, FM, ANW2, IW, DAMA, SRW, HPW, SINCGARS, HAVEQUICK I/II, frequency hopping, and CDMA/WCDMA
• Automatic harmonic filtering and suppression
• Integrated protections: over-temperature, RF sensing, automatic level control (ALC), antenna mismatch, and input overdrive protection
• NVG-compatible interface for night operations
• Mobile form factor for vehicle, airborne, and expeditionary deployment
– Modulation Support
AM, FM, phase modulation, narrowband, wideband, OFDM, CDMA/WCDMA, and frequency-hopping spread spectrum.
– Typical Applications
Tactical communications booster for military and emergency services; mobile RF signal conditioning in vehicle and airborne platforms; field-deployable amplification requiring minimal operator training.
