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Nautel invented the modern solid state broadcast transmitter over 40 years ago. Five generations of transmitter design know-how have been applied to the NX Series resulting in the most modern and reliable high power transmitters available today.

Choose from surprisingly compact standalone transmitter designs with outputs from 3 kW to 400 kW. These discrete transmitters can be combined to achieve power outputs of up to 2 MW.

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  • Main Features:
  • Standard power outputs: 3 kW to 400 kW
  • Custom systems delivered to 2 MW
  • Advanced user interface (AUI)
  • Power saving MDCL
  • HD MER Instrumentation
  • All-Digital AM Capable
  • Specifications
  • GENERAL
  • Transmitter Type
  • Medium wave, AM, 100% solid state
  • Configuration
  • Two RF power modules, each including a single integrated RF amplifier/modulator
  • No frequency dependent parts in RF module
  • Each module is hot pluggable and has internal microcontroller for protection and monitoring over a serial bus
  • Short circuit protection at the module level offers an added layer of protection
  • Optional redundant digital single board exciters utilizing FPGA/DSP technology with automatic changeover
  • Pre-correction utilized specifically to improve digital performance
  • RF Output Power
  • Carrier Power Range: 0 to 3300 W
  • Up to 62 preset levels, presets may include other operational parameters such as DRM vs Analog and different program inputs
  • Output level stabilized against AC supply voltage variations
  • Built in Dynamic Carrier Control
  • Built in AM stereo
  • RF Output Connection
  • 7/8" EIA or 1-5/8" EIA
  • RF Output Impedance
  • 50 ohms, unbalanced
  • Efficiency
  • 82% typical at 3 kW
  • RF Load VSWR
  • 800 peak reflected watts (1.7:1 VSWR @ 3 kW, 100% modulation) results in instantaneous power shutback
  • 200 reflected watts RMS (1.7:1 VSWR @ 3 kW, 0% modulation) results in a graceful power reduction
  • Frequency Range
  • 531 kHz to 1,700 kHz.
  • "Quick frequency change capability"
  • Frequency Stability
  • ±2 ppm/year over temperature range
  • ±0.3 ppm/year with GPS option
  • Modulation Capability
  • 140% positive peak modulation to 3000 W
  • 130% positive peak modulation to 3300 W
  • Spurious and Harmonic
  • Meets ITU-R SM.328-11
  • Meets ITU-R SM.329-12
  • AC INPUT
  • Voltage
  • 208 Vac & 380 Vac, 3 phase or to customer specifications
  • Power Supply Variation
  •  ±10% voltage, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
  • Power Consumption
  • 3.7 kW typical at 3 kW, 0% modulation
  • 5.5 kW typical at 3 kW, 100% modulation
  • ENVIRONMENTAL
  • Temperature Range
  • 0°C to + 50°C
  • Derate 3°C per 500 m above sea level (2°C per 1,000 ft)
  • Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Humidity Range
  • 0% to 95% non-condensing
  • Altitude
  • 0 m to 4,000 m (0 ft to 13,000 ft)
  • SAFETY
  • Meets EN60215: 1996 Safety Requirements for Radio Transmitting Equipment
  • PHYSICAL
  • Dimensions
  • 184.2 cm H x 58.7 cm W x 86 cm D (72.5" H x 23.1" W x 34" D)
  • Weight
  • 261 kg (573 lbs)
  • AUDIO PERFORMANCE
  • Analog Broadcast Inputs
  • Dual AES-EBU Digital Audio inputs* adjustable from -30dBFS to 0dBFS for 100% modulation
  • 600 ohms balanced analog audio input +10 dBm nominal for 100% modulation, adjustable from -10 to +12 dBm
  • Digital Broadcasting Inputs
  • I,Q over AES-EBU* with sample rate converter
  • I,Q over LVDS, 3 pairs, Clock, Data, frame sync
  • *Two AES-EBU inputs provided and may be used for either analog audio or digital I,Q inputs
  • External Generator/Content Server required for DRM broadcasting
  • Optional Integrated HD Radio Generator (Exgine™)
  • Frequency Response
  • +0.2 dB/-0.8 dB, 30 Hz to 10,000 Hz
  • Configurable audio input filters available to meet regional bandwidth restrictions
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
  • Better than 0.8% (THD), 1 kHz tone at 95% modulation (typical)
  • Intermodulation Distortion
  • SMPTE 1:1 Ratio, 60Hz/7kHz, 95% Mod Peak - 0.5% @ 5 kW (typical)
  • DIM-B, 2.96kHz/9kHz, 80% Mod Peak - 0.5% @ 5 kW
  • Carrier Shift
  • 0.5% or less
  • Hum and Noise
  • -65 dB or better below 100% modulation at 5 kW
  • CONTROL AND MONITORING
  • Extensive Control/Monitoring/Troubleshooting system through Advanced User Interface (AUI) available over the internet from any web enabled device. Local control available via front panel LCD.
  • Built in instrumentation providing detailed spectrum/impedance and modulation analysis.
  • Metering (Cube)
  • DC Voltages (B+, PA and 15V)
  • DC Current
  • Sample Levels (PDM and RF Drive)
  • Fan Speeds
  • Heat Sink Temperature
  • Metering (Exciter)
  • Output Current (RMS, Peak, Carrier)
  • Output Voltage (RMS, Peak, Carrier)
  • Forward Power (RMS, Peak, Carrier)
  • Reflected Power (RMS, Peak, Carrier)
  • RF Monitor
  • RF monitor is a power sample (using a directional coupler) that will allow for accurate audio performance measurements
  • Status
  • Easy access to current transmitter operating state, past and present alarm conditions and historical trends of both digital and analog channels
  • Schedule
  • Intuitive easy to read built in scheduler
  • Up to 144 yearly rules can be defined by user
  • Remote Control/ Monitoring - Three remote interfaces:
  • Direct wired optically isolated inputs and open collector outputs
  • Web interface - All locally available control is available over TCP/IP web interface
  • SNMPv1
  • COMPLIANCE - Product complies with:
  • ISED specification BETS-5 issue 1
  • FCC CFR title 47 part 2 and part 73
  • Conforms with all essential requirements of Radio European Directive 2014/53/EU
  • Notes:
  • Specifications defined in a laboratory environment with high grade source and demodulation equipment. Standard factory measurements do not include all items.