The SIGNAL SLEUTH brings with
it a whole new world of FM-stereo enjoyment. Whether it be Bach,
rock, or current affairs, the SLEUTH will expand your world of FM-stereo
entertainment, bringing you more FM stations, more clearly.
Also, with the SIGNAL SLEUTH bringing you a cleaner, more substantial
signal, you will experience more of the depth and realism that is
being broadcast from stations with "fine arts" quality,
program signals.
What does the SIGNAL SLEUTH do?
- amplifies weak FM signals cleanly
- attenuates strong, harsh signals without coloration
- stabilizes FM antenna (and FM cable) signals
- separates interfering adjacent
- station signals reduces multipath problems
Along with establishing a clearer, crisper sound, a most important
attribute of the SLEUTH is its ability to establish and maintain
a useable FM program signal level. In most cases, this will eliminate
the annoying "flip-flop" stereo-to-mono-to-stereo switching
usually experienced with many FM tuners having non-variable, automatic
"blend" circuits.
Features:
- Signal amplification variable from -30dB thru +30dB (30 times
to gain) to bring weak stations to full quieting * and tame strong,
harsh, local signals
- Full tunability with a "hi Q," 600 KHz bandwidth.
This adds some 70dB+ in Spurious Response selectivity
- An electronic antenna switching system to bypass the SLEUTH's
amplifier when not needed. Also with the SLEUTH's direct "in/out"
Antenna Signal switching system, instant A/B comparison is always
available
- A low profile, rack-mount style cabinet in satin black
- "Full quieting" is dependent on the tuner's requirement
to establish a "50dB quieting level."
How well does the Power Sleuth perform?
In an independent test, using a commercially available FM tuner,
the following percentile improvements were obtained with the SLEUTH
on line:
- Sensitivity (under 1dB limiting)
- 170% Spurious Response Rejection -90%
- Image Rejection -380%
- Ultimate Selectivity was rated at 70dB+
Also, the total harmonic distortion (THD) remained unchanged,
indicating the Sleuth added no measurable distortion of its own.
Specifications:
Circuit |
3 high quality
rf stages |
tuning |
varactor using gold-plated,
long-life controls |
gain |
variable -30dB thru +30dB
(27dB typical) |
tuning range |
continuously variable 87
thru 109 MHz |
bandwidth |
600 KHz (hi Q) |
noise figure |
better than 4dB |
antenna |
input/output 75 ohms |
max. rf output |
prop. to input but not more
than 1.0Vrms |
power required |
115vac @ 25 watts |
O.A. dimensions |
16.0"W x 1.75"H
x 5.5"D |
Weight |
8 lb (3.6 kg) |
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