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Nautel NX1

Nautel

BSW PART:
NX1

Solid State modular 1 kW AM Transmitter

Coming Q4 2026!

NX Performance.
Now in Low Power.

SETTING THE STANDARD IN LOW POWER AM TRANSMITTER DESIGN

NX1 and NX2.5 are true extensions of Nautel’s proven NX Series, bringing the same ultra‑linear modulation architecture, digital transmission, and operational reliability used in high‑power NX installations worldwide to 1 kW and 2.5 kW transmitters.

These are not scaled‑down designs or entry‑level compromises. Compact and rack-mountable, they are purpose‑built NX transmitters that deliver flagship‑class performance at power levels where this capability has never been available before.

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  • Main Features:
  • PROVEN NX HERITAGE
    - With over 40 megawatts of AM power deployed globally, the NX Series is field‑proven in demanding broadcast environments around the world
    - Five generations of transmitter design and tens of millions of operating hours have shaped an architecture known for spectral purity, efficiency, and long‑term reliability
    - NX1 and NX2.5 inherit that legacy, bringing NX‑class performance to low‑power broadcasters who have traditionally been limited to basic transmitter designs
  • DESIGNED FOR DIGITAL
    - Industry’s first low‑power AM transmitters specifically designed to support digital transmission
    - Advanced digital modulation, ultra‑linear design, and digital precorrection are built in, not added later
    - Designed to support MA3 mode
    - Enables FM‑comparable audio quality, multiple program streams, and metadata transmission such as song titles and station information
    - Supports all current DRM modes and offers excellent program flexibility, allowing broadcasters to offer both AM and DRM services on a time of day basis
  • OPTIMIZED FOR LOW POWER
    - Front-accessible RF Modules
    - New power modules optimized for low power operation integrate an RF amplifier/modulator, delivering a nominal 250 W of carrier power per module
    - Modules are hot-pluggable from the front for easy service
    - Advanced Class‑D RF amplifier with four transistors offers superior efficiency and reliable performance
  • Switching Power Supplies
    - Compact, titanium‑grade power supplies with 96% efficiency minimize energy consumption and thermal stress
    - Modular, easily serviceable design enables quick replacement
    - Serial communication provides detailed metering and alarms
    - Supports real‑time monitoring, proactive maintenance, and enhanced operational reliability
  • MORE CONTROL | MORE SAVINGS | MORE FLEXIBILITY
  • Easy On-air Serviceability
    - All modules contribute equally to final output at all power and modulation levels
    - Amplifier failure does not stress remaining modules or compromise spectral integrity
    - Repair or replacement can be performed at any convenient time
    - Brushless DC powered ball bearing fans mounted to the front of each power module
    - Airflow remains unaffected by AC supply variations, ensuring cool operation and long-term reliability
  • Redundant Architecture
    - Optional Standby Exciter
    - Redundant Power Modules
    - Failsafe remote control
  • ADVANCED CONTROL
    - Award-winning HTML‑based Advanced User Interface (AUI)
    - Enhanced control and comprehensive remote management
    - Accessible through any modern web browser using transmitter IP address
  • REAL TIME BUILT-IN INSTRUMENTATION
    - Patented real-time impedance measurement technology
    - Antenna system load impedance can be optimized and monitored while transmitter remains on-air
    - Measures impedance without artificial swept tones
    - Built-in directional coupler for enhanced spectrum measurement accuracy
    - Improves adjacent channel emission measurements into real antenna loads
  • OUTSTANDING EFFICIENCY LOWERS OWNERSHIP COST
    - Exceptional efficiency and low maintenance overhead
    - Reduced cooling and ventilation costs
    - Potential savings of thousands of dollars annually
  • POWER SAVING TECHNOLOGY
    - Standard MDCL (Modulation Dependent Carrier Level) technology
    - Carrier Control Algorithms included
    - Power savings up to 50% or more with minimal impact on received signal quality and coverage
  • ULTRA-LINEAR DIGITAL MODULATION
    - Unique six phase Direct Digital Modulation architecture
    - Encoded at 1.8 mega-samples per second
    - Delivers outstanding linearity and digital performance
  • Specifications:
  • Efficiency
    - NX1: 78% efficiency at rated power typical
  • Modulation Capability
    - 135% positive peak modulation at rated power
  • VSWR
    - 1.5:1 VSWR threshold at rated power, 100% modulation
  • Frequency
    - 530 kHz - 1701 kHz
  • Transmission Modes
    - Analog (Mono L, Mono L+R, Stereo)
    - IBOC
    - DRM
  • Dimensions
    - NX1: 53.3 cm H x 48.3 cm W x 58.4 cm D (21” / 12 RU H x 19” W x 23” D)
  • RF Output Power (Rated/Max)
    - NX1: 1 kW / 1.1 kW
  • Voltage
    - 185-264 Vac, 1 phase, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
  • Weight
    - NX1: 77 lbs (all components installed)
    - NX1: 54 lbs (power modules & power supply/filtering components removed)
  • Power Factor
    - NX1: 0.95
  • RF Output Connection
    - Type-N for NX1
  • RF Power Modules
    - Digital optimized linear design
    - Integrated RF amplifier/modulator
    - Microcontroller for protection and monitoring
    - Short circuit protection
    - Hot pluggable
  • Advanced Exciters and Modulation Encoders
    - Digital precorrection
    - MDCL/Dynamic carrier control algorithms
    - Integrated AM stereo
    - Audio filter with pre-emphasis and low pass
    - Automatic changeover (with optional dual exciter configuration)
  • Control and Monitoring
    - Local LCD Display
    - HTML based remote access/control
    - Contact closure remote interface
    - Module level monitoring
    - Power, current, voltage, RF spectrum, RF impedance, modulation, heat sink temperature, fan RPM