BE's Radio Transmitters

Broadcast Electronics AM & FM Radio transmitters and exciters are the most advanced and future proof solutions in the Broadcast market with multiple solutions to match your needs and budget. The heart of every BE transmitter is a world class exciter which provides for the best audio quality and is fully ready for all international standards including Analog, HD Radio and DRM operation. The transmitters employ the latest amplifier technology providing the highest efficiency and greatest flexibility available.

Broadcast Electronics' Radio Transmitters full range

STX 1k
FM

STX 1k FM: Designed to deliver a high-performance, cost-effective solution with powers up to 1,000 watts.

STX FM
60W – 20kW

STX Series: The STX features world class direct to channel digital exciter for great audio performance, HD Radio & DRM capability, hot pluggable RF modules and power supplies for simple maintenance.

ETX FM
600W – 30kW

ETX Series: Compact, high efficiency operation, digital exciter hot pluggable power supplies and a wide range of powerful software options.

AMX SERIES
5kW

AMX AM Transmitter Platform: High efficiency 5kW AM transmitter in an ultra compact 5 rack units. First to market with Silicon Carbide MOSFET RF Amplifier.

AM Series
From 500W to 10kW

BE believes in AM! From 500W to 10kW, BE provides the most reliable, best sounding AM transmitters Now with energy saving MDCL+ options

Digital Radio

All BE AM and FM transmitters are HD Radio and DRM ready and easily upgradable to broadcast digital radio in the standrd of your choice.

STX 1k

Compact - High Efficiency FM Transmitters up to 1,000 watts

The STX 1k is designed to deliver a high-performance, cost-effective solution with powers up to 1,000 watts. Leveraging the highly efficient and compact RF technology of the latest ruggedized LDMOS RF devices the STX provides the efficiency, compactness, and reliability you have come to expect.

STX 1k’s powerful control system provides extensive monitoring, logging, and control capabilities with fast-acting protection for maximum reliability. A front panel LCD screen, navigation buttons, and bright LED indicators allow easy review, setup, and diagnostics. The RJ-45 port allows you to connect to the all new HTML5 responsive display, intuitive and powerful GUI and SNMP from anywhere in the world. The standard parallel GPI/O interface provides connectivity to a traditional remote-control system.

Features for STX 1k FM Radio Transmitters

Ultra compact size and low weight

Direct-to-channel digital modulator

RDS  | HD Radio | DRM+ operation

High efficiency delivers up to 75% AC to RF Efficiency

Shippable via UPS or Fed Ex for fast low cost delivery

Optional Stereo Tool for powerful cost effective audio processing

Optional Micro MPX for robust IP STL transport

Built in digital Stereo Generator

Built in RDS Generator built-in with Dynamic text capability

Removable front panel grill and wash-able filter for clean operation

IP Connectivity with HTML5 GUI for anytime, anywhere access

STX Series

Best Audio – Modular – HD Radio & DRM Ready

60W, 500W, 1kW, 2kW, 3kW, 5kW, 6kW, 10kW, 20kW

When it comes to radio transmission, Broadcast Electronics’ FM transmitters are hard to beat.

Standout features include true proportional VSWR foldback for transmission resiliency and independent IPAs and power supplies that give you full standby power without having to buy another transmitter.

Large, removable panels provide access to every major assembly for quick repair in the unlikely event of a problem, and advanced controllers offer more in-field information than ever.

Features available in all STX Radio Transmitters / Exciters

Multiple Audio Inputs with Auto-failover capabilities

RDS Generator Built-in (Static and/or Dynamic with TRE)

Synchronous FM Compatible

Unparalleled Audio Quality

AES over Composite / Baseband 192 Capable

Next Generation Digital Radio Capable (HD Radio DRM+)

SNMP Level III Control and Security

Perfect for translators with built-in FSK-ID

IP Connectivity with GUI

Excellent AC to RF Efficiency

Built-In Audio Delay

ETX Series

Compact – High Performance – Cost Effective

600W, 1kW, 2kW, 3kW, 5kW, 10kW, 15kW, 20kW, 25kW, 30kW

Broadcast Electronics ETX series combines the best characteristics from the ETG family and the BE STX line of transmitters to deliver a high-performance, cost-effective solution with models from 600 W to 30 kW. Leveraging the highly efficient and compact RF technology of the ETG series upgraded with the latest ruggedized LDMOS RF devices the ETX provides the efficiency, compactness, and reliability you have come to expect.

We didn’t stop there, drawing from BE’s decades of providing the best-sounding FM exciter on the market, we incorporated a digital direct-to-channel FM modulator and ultra-reliable highly efficient hot-pluggable power supplies to deliver the maintainability and robustness of the STX range to provide our customers with a new level of  performance and reliability at an exceptional price.

Put these powerful capabilities to work for you

Ultra compact size and low weight

Direct-to-channel digital modulator

Up to 75% AC to RF Efficiency

Hot-Pluggable / Front Access Power Supplies

Run at maximum power up to 1.5:1 VSWR w/proportional foldback

IP Connectivity with HTML5 GUI for anytime, anywhere access

Flexible alerts, monitor and control with SMTP email, SNMP, and SMS

Built in RDS Encoder and digital Stereo Generator

Flexible options: include only the capabilities you need:

Multiple AOIP options: Icecast, AES67, MPX over IP

FM & HD Radio® receiver for translator operation

Micro SD card for audio backup

Software based multiband audio processing with composite clipper

AMX Series

Ultra Compact High Efficiency AM Transmitters

5kW in a single 5 RU chassis

The Broadcast Electronics AMX is a next generation AM transmitter platform that is based around ultra-high efficiency, scalability, modularity, simplified maintenance, and significantly reduced footprint. 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 drastically reducing shipping and logistics costs and simplifying installation and shrinking transmitter site space and costs.

Ultra Compact—High Efficiency—Modular Reliability

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. Thanks to this breakthrough, AMX achieves far superior performance and reliability compared to other technologies.

Put these powerful capabilities to work for you

Ultra compact size and easily shippable

First to market Silicon Carbide MOSFET RF Amplifier

Market’s highest efficiency – delivers over 85% AC to RF

Full Digital Architecture

MDCL+ included as standard for ultra low energy consumption

Pluggable front access RF modules

Pluggable front access power supplies

Configurable single or three phase

Front panel removeable output network for fast frequency changes

HD Radio & DRM operation

Optional Orban® Inside for powerful cost effective audio processing

HLS Streaming input via Orban

IP Connectivity with HTML5 GUI for anytime, anywhere access

AM Series

AM Transmitters

500W | 1kW | 2.5kW | 5kW | 6kW | 10kW

Broadcast Electronics’ A Series AM transmitters produce superior audio quality for your listeners while maximizing reliability and redundancy, protecting your revenue stream from unexpected downtime.  All Broadcast Electronics AM series transmitters incorporate our patented class E power modules, allowing you to achieve unequaled power economy and efficiencies for ultimate reliability and overall cost savings

MDCL+

Modulation Dependent Carrier Level - AM Energy Savings

MDCL, or Modulation-Dependent Carrier Level, is a technology that allows AM radio stations to reduce their electricity consumption by dynamically adjusting the stations carrier power based on the audio content, saving energy without significantly impacting audio quality.  Most AM Stations can save 50% or more of their electricity costs.

DIGITAL RADIO

HD Radio and DRM Solutions from Broadcast Electronics

Broadcast Electronics’ Digital Radio transmitters and generators are the choice for a majority of the HD Radio radio stations in the U.S. and a large number of HD Radio and DRM broadcast facilities overseas. Operating efficiency, easy configurability and on-the-fly operability are just a few of the reasons why

IXplus Software defined HD Radio Importer & Exporter

IXplus is a powerful software-based solution that provides the most cost-effective and simplest pathway to HD Radio. We have combined Exporter and Importer functions into a single software platform that allows the user to configure to best match their station architecture, programing, and technical requirements.

Superior Remote Interface

STX GUI

All BE’s Transmitters feature SNMP Level III IP Connectivity:
• From your PC, your tablet, or your phone.
• Three Levels with password access: view only, limited access, and Chief with FULL CONTROL
• Overall Status at a glance or dig deeper to access each Power Amplifier, each Power Supply, and an advanced log for history.

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