Ultra compact high-efficiency 5kW AM transmitter in a super-compact 5 rack units wins at NAB 2026.
Las Vegas, April 2026 — The new AMX ultra-compact AM transmitter platform manufactured by Broadcast Electronics is the recipient of Future’s Best of Show Award, presented at the 2026 NAB Show by Radio World. The AMX platform represents the most dramatic technological leap in AM radio in over 20 years, offering broadcasters best-in-class power efficiency, footprint compression, scalability and simple modular front panel serviceability – all at a highly competitive price point
Future’s Best of Show Awards are evaluated by an independent panel of engineers and industry experts and are selected based on innovation, feature set, perceived value, and application in serving the industry.
Broadcast Electronics AMX delivers a remarkable 5kW in a single 5 RU chassis for Analog, HD Radio, or DRM broadcasts. AMX is compact, lightweight, and easily shippable via UPS or FedEx — an industry-first that drastically reduces shipping and logistics costs while simplifying installation and shrinking transmitter site space and costs.
AMX is first to market with Silicon Carbide MOSFET RF amplifier and modulator modules leveraging proven technology deployed in electric vehicle drives for nearly 10 years. Silicon Carbide has numerous advantages over conventional MOSFETs used in all prior AM transmitter designs, such as increased voltage and current capability, reduced capacitance, and increased robustness. This breakthrough makes AMX far higher in performance and more reliable than other technologies.
“Industry recognition for AMX and the innovation our team of talented engineers create for the market highlights the results of the customer-focused innovation and energy we are bringing to BE to provide cost-effective tools to help our customers connect with their listeners in an evolving market,” said Rich Redmond, President and CEO of Broadcast Electronics. “AMX builds on the legacy of radio-first innovation BE delivers to broadcasters as the only partner providing workflow solutions that enable the creation, monetization, distribution, and delivery of content for radio stations.”
About Broadcast Electronics
For the past 67 years, Broadcast Electronics has been providing high-tech solutions for broadcasters in over 170 countries. Located in Quincy, Illinois, Broadcast Electronics is a proud US-based designer and manufacturer of media and broadcast infrastructure solutions for the global marketplace. Customers spanning the globe, from New York City to Johannesburg to New Delhi and everywhere in between and ranging from large media conglomerates to individual radio stations, all rely on BE’s innovative transmitter systems and enterprise class media management software solutions to reliably create, distribute and transmit high-quality content to their listeners. All of their products and services come from a heritage of creativity and innovation unmatched in the industry. Visit www.bdcast.com for more information.
