In recent years, we have seen some growth in the transmitter manufacturing sector. In addition to the longstanding brands, some newer companies have come to the fore, seeking attention via lower costs or increased features. Sometimes, you can get both. Interested? Ted Nahil would like you to know about the transmitters from Aqua […]

Selecting a new transmitter today involves different criteria from 20 or 30 years ago. Space requirements often are key considerations. But reliability and ease of operations always count. Mark Voris recently chose an Elenos model. I was first introduced to Elenos products back in 2012 when a transmitter we had developed serious […]

Sometimes old technology is new again – at least when it is presented in a modern way to solve size and operating cost issues. Don Backus explains why the Rohde & Schwarz FM transmitters deserve strong consideration. When the short term outlook is challenging, it can be difficult to look at the long […]

Buying equipment is one thing. But, eventually, almost everything requires adjustment, maintenance, or repair. Working with companies that make a point of ensuring clients get the help they need makes everything a lot easier. KXPB-LP is a Low Power FM in Pacific Beach, Washington. We are all volunteers here with limited knowledge. So, […]

Broadcast transmitters truly are the heart of the whole enterprise. Without a solid, reliable transmitter, no station can be successful. But there are a lot of well-designed transmitters out there, still operating well past their expected life-span. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” may not be the appropriate saying when it comes […]

Keeping costs under control is an important goal for any successful operation. Like many stations, KKRB has found its new solid-state transmitter offers significant cost efficiencies. Wynne Broadcasting is a leading provider of radio news, talk, sports, and music to the more than 67,000 people that call the Klamath Basin home. From our […]

Probably one of the most frustrating aspects for engineers of HD Radio stations is keeping the time alignment stable when receivers blend from digital to analog or back to digital. GatesAir offers a simple and more reliable signal correction. HD Radio adoption has accelerated in the automobile industry over the past several years, […]

As the Harris Broadcast transmitter division morphs into GatesAir, many are watching to see how the company’s products will perform and be received. Mike Everhart recently installed a GatesAir Flexiva FAX20.  You might say it was a good experience: “One of the smoothest installations I’ve ever had. Almost anti-climactic.” Those are the words […]

FM stations often run into coverage problems due to transmitter location or terrain issues. Boosters can fill in coverage, but not always successfully. Hal Kneller shares a new solution to make boosters work better.   When and why are boosters needed? Many think they are only really needed when terrain blockage prevents adequate […]

In the past few years, we have seen a number of low power FM transmitters, taking advantage of new manufacturing techniques. As a bonus, these products can be easily adapted for the expected demand transmitters for LPFM. Alex Hartman takes a look at one of the new Harris Flexiva models, the FAX150. Harris […]