General Purpose Lighting Choke – TC-300

  • SKU: TC-300
  • Stock Status: In stock

$825.00

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The LBA Technology TC-300 General Purpose Lighting Choke is designed for series-fed AM towers to pass tower lighting voltages across the base insulator without altering tower impedance. Rated at 3,000 VA for 110/220 VAC three-wire circuits, this choke supports up to 25 amps and provides +j5000 ohms reactance at 530 kHz. Each winding includes bypass capacitors for maximum reliability.

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The TC-300 General Purpose Lighting Choke from LBA Technology provides a reliable, efficient solution for routing lighting power across the base insulator of series-fed AM broadcast towers while maintaining the desired RF impedance.

Each choke is rated for 3,000 VA, 110/220 VAC, three-wire circuits, supporting a maximum current of 25 amps. Designed to withstand peak base voltages up to 10,000 volts, the TC-300 presents a typical reactance of +j5000 ohms at 530 kHz, ensuring minimal impact on the tower’s RF characteristics.

Integrated bypass capacitors on each winding enhance electrical performance and stability, providing consistent operation under varying RF and lighting load conditions.

The TC-300 should be installed in a protected or indoor environment. For outdoor installations, LBA Technology offers the TCC-1 Outdoor Lighting Choke System, which includes the TC-300 choke, a weatherproof cabinet, and a feed-through insulator for turnkey field deployment. For additional information or assistance, please contact our team at onesource@lbagroup.com.

Features:

  • High Voltage Handling: Rated for up to 10,000 V peak base voltage.
  • Power Capacity: Supports 3,000 VA, 110/220 VAC, 3-wire circuits.
  • Impedance Stability: Presents +j5000 ohms reactance at 530 kHz to maintain tower tuning.
  • Bypass Capacitors: Built-in capacitors on each winding improve performance and reliability.
  • Compact Design: Easily mounted in tuning units or tower base enclosures.
  • Weather Protection: Use with the TCC-1 Outdoor System for external installations.
  • Made in USA: Engineered and manufactured by LBA Technology for AM broadcast reliability.

Specifications:

  • Model:  TC-300
  • Power Rating: 3,000 VA
  • Circuit Type: 3-wire 110/220 VAC
  • Maximum Current: 25 amps
  • Peak Base Voltage: 10,000 volts
  • Reactance: +j5000 ohms at 530 kHz
  • Bypass Capacitors: Installed on each winding
  • Installation: Indoor or protected area
  • Optional System: TCC-1 Outdoor Kit (with cabinet and feed-through insulator)

Applications:

  • AM broadcast tower lighting systems
  • Series-fed tower installations
  • RF isolation in high-voltage transmission structures
  • Antenna base and tuning unit integration