Carson SA-430-73FX, SA-430-73V manual

	SA-430-73 SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT POWER:	11-16 Volts DC, 8 Amps DC per 100W Speaker
	Power off current to amplifier is 25mA Max.
SIREN MODE
OUTPUT POWER:	15 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)
	One speaker - 105 Watts RMS
	Two speakers - 180 Watts RMS
	Rating not available for 58W or 80W speakers
AUDIO MODE
OUTPUT POWER:	14 VDC input, 100W speaker(s)
	One speaker - 40 Watts RMS
	Two speakers - 80 Watts RMS
SIREN	Rating not available for 58W or 80W speakers
FREQUENCY:	600Hz - 1350Hz Nominal
CYCLE RATES:	WAIL - 14 cycles/min
	YELP - 190 cycles/min
AUDIO	PHASER - 15 cycle/sec
RESPONSE:	200Hz - 10KHz +/-3db
	Harmonic Distortion Less than 3% @ 1KHz
RADIO INPUT
SENSITIVITY:	0.75VAC Input Min. for 40 Watts RMS Output (1 spkr)
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE:	-15° F to +140° F
SIZE:	Amplifier	8-7/8" Wide X 1-13/16" High X 5-1/2" Deep
	Control Head	6-1/4" Wide X 2-7/8" High X 1" Deep
WEIGHT:	Amplifier	2.5 pounds
	Control Head	1 pound

NIGHT VISIBILITY:	Control Head panel is backlit with independent lead tied to vehicle dash lights.
AMPLIFIER PROTECTION:	High Voltage – Siren output stops with input voltage above highest rating
	Stops high output power from blowing speaker
	Reverse Polarity - Fuse blows when power is wired backwards
	Shorted Output – Fuse blows if speaker shorts (a common problem)
CONTROL HEAD PROTECTION:	No fuse but has reverse polarity protection.

NOTICE

Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and information, contained in this manual at any time without notice.

Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Carson Manufacturing Co., Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

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