RF Specs
AC to RF Output Efficiency: 48% or Greater. 61% or greater typical at 230 VAC 2 kW into 50 Ohm
VSWR: Rated power into 1.5:1 maximum, capable of operating into higher VSWR with automatic power reduction, open and short circuit protected at all phase angles
Range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz, tuned to specific operating frequency, exciter programmable in 10 kHz steps
Stability: ±300 Hz, 0° to 50° C
RF Harmonics Suppression: Suppression meets all FCC/DOC requirements and CCIR recommendations
Type: Direct frequency modulation of carrier frequency
Capabilities: Greater than ±350 kHz
Regulatory: Meets IEC 215 safety requirements
PA efficiency: 83% typical
FM Audio Specifications with FXi 250 Exciter
Modes: Stereo, mono (L+R), L only, R only
AES: Wire – XLR, Optical – Toshiba (TosLink)
AES: -2 dBfs for 100% modulation; 16-24 bits (32, 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz typical rates for AES/EBU devices)
L&R: +10 dBm for 100% modulation into 600 Ohm
L&R: 600 Ohm or 10 k Ohm selectable; balanced
AES: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 15 kHz
L&R: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 15 kHz
AES: 82 dB or better below 100% modulation @ 400 Hz
L&R: 82 dB or better below 100% modulation @ 400 Hz
AES: 50 dB, 20 Hz to 15 kHz
L&R: 50 dB, 20 Hz to 15 kHz
Linear Crosstalk: 45 dB below 100% modulation; 20 Hz to 15 kHz; main to sub and sub to main
Pilot Stability: ±0.3 Hz, 0º C to 50º C
38, 57, 76, 95 kHz Suppression: 80 dB below 100% modulation
Asychronous AM S/N Ratio: 55 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with no FM modulation present
Synchronous AM S/N Ratio: 50 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with FM modulation ±75 kHz at 400
Hz
Pre-emphasis: None, 50 μs, or 75 μs; software programmable
Connector Type: BNC (2); unbalanced, balanced
Input Level: 3.5 V p-p for 100% modulation into 10 k Ohm
Impedance: Balanced: 10 k Ohm or 50 Ohm selectable, Unbalanced: 10 k Ohm
Amplitude Response: ±0.01 dB 20 Hz to 53 kHz; 0.1 dB 53 kHz to 99 kHz
Phase Response: ±0.1º from linear phase; 53 kHz to 100 kHz
THD + Noise: 0.02% or less
Intermod Dist: 0.02% or less
S/N Radio: 85 dB below 100% modulation @ 400 Hz
Asychronous AM S/N Ratio: 55 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with no FM modulation present
Synchronous AM S/N Ratio: 50 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with FM modulation ±75 kHz at 400
Hz
Input Level: 3.5 V p-p for 100% modulation into 600 Ohm
Impedance: 600 Ohm or 10 k Ohm selectable
Amplitude Response: ±0.5 dB; 20 Hz to 15 kHz
THD + Noise: 0.02% or less; 20 Hz to 15 kHz
Intermod Dist: 0.02% or less, 20 Hz to 15 kHz
S/N Radio: 85 dB below 100% modulation @ 400 Hz
Asychronous AM S/N Ratio: 55 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with no FM modulation present
Synchronous AM S/N Ratio: 50 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with FM modulation ±75 kHz at 400
Hz
Input Level: +10 dB for 10% modulation into 600 Ohm
Impedance: 600 Ohm or 10 k Ohm selectable
Amplitude Response: ±0.5 dB; 20 Hz to 7 kHz
S/N Ratio: 60 dB or better
Frequency: 20 kHz to 99 kHz; software programmable
Deviation: 2.5 to 10 kHz; software programmable
Injection Level: 2% to 15%; software programmable
Input Level: 3.5 V p-p for 10% deviation
Impedance: 10 k Ohm unbalanced
Amplitude Response: ±0.5 dB; 20 Hz to 100 kHz
Injection Level: 2% to 15%; software programmable
Input Level: 3.5 V p-p for 10% deviation
Impedance: 10 k Ohm unbalanced
Amplitude Response: ±0.5 dB; 20 Hz to 100 kHz
19 kHz: 19 kHz synchronization clock for external RBDS/RDS operation 2.5 V p-p into 50 Ohm
FM Audio Specifications with FX 100C Exciter
Connector Type: BNC (3); un-balanced, balanced, front panel test
Input Level: 3.5 V p-p nominal, for ±75 kHz deviation
Impedance: Unbalanced: 10 k Ohm, nominal, resistive. Balanced: 10 k Ohm or 50 Ohm, programmable, jumper selected
Amplitude Response: ±0.1 dB, 30 Hz to 53 kHz
Phase Response: ±0.25 degree from linear phase, 30 Hz to 53 kHz
THD + Noise: 0.02% or less
Intermod Dist: 0.02% or less
S/N Radio: 85 dB below 100% modulation @ 400 Hz
Asychronous AM S/N Ratio: 55 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with no FM modulation present
Synchronous AM S/N Ratio: 50 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with FM modulation ±75 kHz at 400
Hz
Connector Type: Terminal Block
Input Level: +10 dBm nominal for ±75 kHz deviation @ 400 Hz, adaptable to other levels
Impedance: 600 Ohm balanced, resistive, adaptable to other impedances, 60 dB common mode suppression
Amplitude Response: ±0.5 dB, 30 Hz to 15 kHz; selectable flat, 25, 50, or 75 μs pre-emphasis
THD + Noise: 0.02% or less
Intermod Dist: 0.02% or less
S/N Radio: 85 dB below 100% modulation @ 400 Hz
Asychronous AM S/N Ratio: 55 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with no FM modulation present
Synchronous AM S/N Ratio: 50 dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400 Hz, 75 μs de-emphasis with FM modulation ±75 kHz at 400
Hz
Connector Type: BNC (3); un-balanced
Input Level: 3.5 V p-p nominal for 7.5 kHz deviation
Impedance: 100 k Ohm nominal, resistive
Amplitude Response: ±0.2 dB, 40 kHz to 100 kHz
Mechanical/Physical
Transmitter: 19" W x 42" H x 28.5" D (48.3cm W x 106.68cm H x 72.39cm D)
Exciter: 19" W x 7" H x 24" D (48.3cm W x 17.78cm H x 60.96cm D)
Transmitter: 212 lbs (96.2 kg)
Exciter: 38 lbs (17.2 kg)
Outlet Size: 500 square inches (3226 square cm); top of unit
RF Output Connector: 1-5/8” EIA flange
Environmental
Temperature Range: 0 degrees C to +50 degrees C
Altitude: 7500 ft. (2286 M) @ 50 Hz; 10,000 ft. (3048 M) @ 60 Hz
Humidity: 0-95% Non-Condensing
Electrical
AC Input Voltage: 195-252 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
AC Wire Size: #8 Copper AWG, Type THHN
Power Consumption: 4.2 kW at 2 kW RF Output into 50 Ohm load
Cooling Air Requirements: 1400 CFM (39.7 M3/min) filter required
Heat Dissipation: 2.2 kW at 2 kW RF Output into 50 Ohm load
BTU: 7525 BTU/H at 2 kW RF Ouptut into 50 Ohm load
Power Factor: 0.99 at full load
Surge Protection: 275 V MOV
All Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
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