Side by Side: Compact FM Transmitters
Dec 1, 2014 9:00 AM, by Shane Toven, Editor
Nautel VS series
- � Available in power levels up to 300 watts (2 RU), 1 kW (3 RU) and 2.5 kW (5 RU)
- � Integrated Ethernet interface with AUI web GUI control standard
- � GPIO port for external remote control and preset selection
- � Analog, AES/EBU, composite, Livewire, and Icecast/Shoutcast audio inputs available with automatic failover including USB audio file playback.
- � Integrated stereo generator and limiter, SCA generator, RBDS generator
- � Configurable FSK ID for translator applications
- � Optional internal Orban audio processing
- � Capable of HD Radio operation with external VSHD exciter and Exporter Plus.
- � Available as LPFM certified (VS300)
- � four year standard warranty
GatesAir Flexiva Compact
- �Power levels from 50 W up to 3850 W Analog FM (3100 W FM+HD) in 2 RU, 3 RU or 4RU chassis depending on power level
- �Features Integrated stereo encoder, static RDS generator, 2 AES, 1 analog L/R and 2 composite program inputs with automatic failover switching, and digital MPX/composite input over AES192 interface with fail-over switching
- �Full remote control capability including web-based HTML GUI interface, SNMP, parallel control and monitoring, fault, warning, and operational parameter logging
- �N+1, dual transmitter and main/alternate automatic switching capability
- �Optional GPS receiver for SFN synchronization, internal Orban Optimod� 5500H multi-band audio processor
- �HD Radio capable with optional Gen 4 HD Radio� Exgine modulator card and HDE-200 exporter
- �Standard 15-month warranty includes tech support during normal business hours and after hours off-air emergency support, 5 day advance exchange of parts, software updates and bug fixes, access to tech support knowledge base. Additional options including 24/7 support and next day advance exchange of parts are available.
BE STXLP Generation II
- � Available in 1 kW, 2kW, 3 kW and 5 kW configurations (from 4 RU up to 21 RU)
- � Standard integrated digital exciter
- � HD Radio & DRM+ Compatible
- � Integrated IP Connectivity with web GUI and SNMP
- � Front panel control and metering via LCD interface
- � Internal low pass filter
- � Designed for reliability and serviceability
- � Redundant fan design
- � Backup Exciter and Controller Options for additional redundancy
- � One year standard warranty with additional options available for extended service and support
BW Broadcast TX V2
- � Available in power levels from 5 watts up to 2500 watts
- � XLR analog and AES/EBU digital inputs, composite input
- � Internal stereo generator with pre-emphasis, audio limiter and RBDS encoder
- � DSPX multi-band audio processor standard
- � Slide-in power supply (300 watt model and above)
- ��� Gold clamp FETs allow easy replacement of power devices
- � RS232 interface, Ethernet interface with SNMP management and web GUI, parallel I/O for external remote control
- � Full monitoring and logging including silence detection
- � FSK ID for translator applications
- � LPFM certified models available
- � 2 year warranty
Crown E Series
- � Power levels from 20 watts to 5 kW
- � Direct-to-channel digital exciter design
- � Internal stereo generator and limiter
- � Optional advanced RBDS encoder
- � Analog, composite, and AES/EBU digital inputs up to 192 kHz
- � Silence detection and failover to alternate audio sources including optional internal backup audio playback
- � Optional Ethernet interface featuring �Advanced Metering Interface� (AMI) web GUI and SNMP management
- � Additional remote control interfaces via RS-232 and GPIO
- � LPFM certified model available
- � 3 year warranty standard, upgradeable to a 10 year warranty with �Expert Maintenance Reporting� to intelligently report faults to tech support personnel (Requires Ethernet interface)
Side by Side: Compact FM Transmitters
Dec 1, 2014 9:00 AM, by Shane Toven, Editor
Armstrong LCD Series
- � 30, 100, 150 and 300 watt exciters
- � 500 watt, 1 kW, 2 kW or 2.5 kW amplifiers
- � Combined systems for higher power levels available
- � Remote control and monitoring via parallel GPIO
- � Optional internal stereo generator/limiter
- � Optional digital audio inputs
- � FSK ID for translator applications
- � External sync input for booster applications (FMX100)
- � Composite and multiple SCA inputs with adjustable level control
PTEK Gamma and ES Series
- � Available in power levels from 2 kW to 5 kW (ES series from 150 watts to 1200 watts)
- � Integrated exciter on all except 5 kW model
- � FM150ES and FM300ES type certified for LPFM
- � Internal stereo generator/limiter
- � FSK ID for translator applications
- � Hot swappable power supplies (Gamma series)
- � Front panel LCD metering
- � Parallel remote control interface
Elenos Indium Series
- � Power levels from 20 watts to 2 kW in 2 RU, 2.5 kW to 5 kW in 4 RU
- � Integrated exciter
- � Composite input standard
- � Optional internal stereo generator/limiter with analog or optional AES/EBU input
- � Automatic audio failover between inputs
- � Front panel OLED display and jog wheel for monitoring and configuring transmitter parameters
- � Serial port for transmitter diagnostics, optional Ethernet interface for monitoring via web GUI or SNMP
- � Optional parallel remote interface for external control including transmitter frequency and power level
- � Switching power supplies accept a wide range of input power configurations
DB Elettronica Mozart FM Transmitters
- � �Modular� and �Compact� series available up to 3 kW (higher power levels available with external combiner and rack)
- � Modular series features an external exciter, compact series has an integrated exciter
- � Optional stereo generator/limiter and RBDS generator
- � Optional digital audio input
- � Silence detection with automatic failover between audio inputs
- � Optional Ethernet interface with web GUI and SNMP
- � Optional parallel remote control interface for N+1 remote power and frequency changes
- � Front panel LCD and controls for monitoring and adjusting transmitter parameter
- External access to fans allows easy replacement without disassembly
OMB HE Series
- � �Compact� series available in 500 and 1 kW power levels, �Hot Plug� versions available up to 5 kW
- � Higher power levels available with external combiner
- � �Compact� series features internal exciter
- � Optional internal limiter and stereo generator
- � Optional digital audio input
- � Front panel LCD control panel
- � Hot swappable power supplies available on selected models
- � Ethernet interface with SNMP monitoring available on selected models
- � Parallel GPIO interface for remote monitoring and control
