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 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.

Quick Block FM
1kW – 50kW

Quick Block: Innovative technology platform using Plug and Play modular “blocks” that can be combined to create transmitters across a wide range of powers.

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 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

Quick Block FM Transmitter

Flexible configurations with power level up to 50kW in a single rack

Quick Block is an innovative technology platform using Plug and Play modular “blocks” that can be combined to create transmitters across a wide range of powers and broadcast standards. With the same modules you can create transmitters of different powers and configurations.

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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EQUIPMENT LEASING

Financing options available

Our equipment leasing professionals partners will create custom-designed financing based on your unique situation. Your needs will be met with fast approval and flexible rates
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