The Multicipher Decoder receives the scrambled broadcast signal from the microwave downconverter, confirms subsriber authorization, performs descrambling and outputs all channels for routing. The decoder's small size and whole-house service make installation and operation easy.

Specifications*

RF Performance:   Input Frequency Range   470 - 656 MHz (Inquire for other input frequencies)     Input Dynamic Range   -5 to +20 dBmV Composite Triple Beat (CTB)   -60 dBc     (31 channels, each at +20 dBmV) Input/Output Impedance   75 ohms, Type F Input Return Loss   12 dB or greater Output Return Loss   15 dB or greater Spurious at Input/Output   -20 dBmV or less     (out of band) Spurious at Input/Output   -46 dBmV or less   (in band)     Video Performance:     Differential Phase   2° or less Differential Gain   2% or less Chromianance-Luminance Gain Distortion   1% or less Chrominance-Luminance Delay   20 nsec Line Time Distortion   2% or less Frequency Response to 4.1 MHz   -0.6 dB Video Signal to Noise Ratio (weighted)   50 dB       General:     Operating Temperature   +32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C) Voltage Supply   19V to 30V Current   130 mA Dimensions   4.29 x 1.09 x 5.50 in Weight   6 oz