Inside The EmPower: Intelligent Control For Broadcasters
[November 2025] Today, almost every part of the broadcast chain is IP-connected. This has an upside: you can look at each part of the chain to see how it is operating – and can make adjustments as necessary. There is, though, a downside: you might need six or ten apps to monitor everything.
For many broadcasters, the EmPower Monitoring Platform may be a solution to provide Intelligent Control for broadcasters.
Keeping a broadcast network on the air today demands more than reliable transmitters and solid engineering — it requires insight, automation, and control across every piece of the signal chain.
As broadcast operations become increasingly distributed, engineers need a single tool that unites their sites, systems, and staff. That is where the EmPower Monitoring Platform from American Amplifier Technologies (AAT) comes in.
A MODERN APPROACH TO BROADCAST SITE MANAGEMENT
From the ground up, EmPower was designed to simplify the complex.
It is a unified monitoring and control ecosystem that allows engineers to visualize, manage, and automate their entire operation from anywhere — on the web or through the EmPower Mobile App.
Whether you oversee a single FM site or hundreds of transmission facilities, EmPower delivers real-time data, actionable alerts, and secure remote access in one intuitive interface.
The platform brings together hardware and software in a way that fits every station’s workflow:
- The EmPower Controller provides on-site automation via SNMP, plus with the I/O version, seamlessly integrates with legacy transmitters, sensors, and auxiliary systems.
- The EmPower Cloud aggregates telemetry and control across all connected sites.
- The EmPower Mobile App puts full control in the palm of your hand — receive alarm notifications, issue commands, or check live telemetry anywhere you go.
TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Most engineers are familiar with traditional remote control solutions.
Each has its strengths, but many of these systems are limited to proprietary ecosystems or require multiple software layers to manage mixed equipment.
EmPower takes a different path.
By combining native SNMP and REST API integration, it bridges the gap between legacy broadcast gear and modern IP-connected devices — from transmitters to de-icers and HVAC systems. This open-architecture design eliminates the need for custom drivers or separate site control software, reducing complexity and cost.
In short, EmPower offers the flexibility of a network management system with the precision of a site controller — all under one platform.
SMARTER CONTROL WITH FASTER RESPONSE
Every monitored value — from forward power and temperature to current draw and Voltage — can be visualized through a simple customizable dashboard.
Faults trigger immediate notifications through the cloud to the mobile app, complete with contextual details to help engineers diagnose the issue before rolling a truck. Often simple issues can be fixed right from within the app.
With automated actions, sites can be set to react intelligently: power down transmitters under high VSWR conditions, enable auxiliary system, or switch to backup power sources automatically.
The result? Reduced downtime, fewer site visits, and a faster response when every second counts.
SCALABLE LICENSING AND EXPANDABLE CAPABILITIES
EmPower’s licensing model adapts to your operation.
It starts with a base license and expands as your needs grow through endpoint packs or the Max Pack to maximize your system. Optional Assurance Plans provide access to software updates and security enhancements.
The EmPower Controller Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) add-on module provides the full EmPower Controller feature set and includes automated Time Domain Analysis and Frequency Domain Analysis measurements of the transmission system. The VNA module is paired with a directional coupler, allowing transmission system analysis to be automated and completed while the transmission is operational. The VNA module expands the EmPower Controller, providing even more capabilities.
MOBILE-FIRST MONITORING AND CONTROL
For engineers constantly on the move, the EmPower mobile app is a game-changer.
It delivers the same visibility and control as the web interface, optimized for phones and tablets.
From checking on alarms to verifying power levels or switching relays, the app keeps you connected to your network no matter where you are.
Even when internet connectivity fails, the EmPower Controller continues operating autonomously, logging data and executing programmed actions until cloud connectivity is restored.
THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF BROADCAST CONTROL
EmPower represents the next step in how broadcasters monitor and manage their infrastructure — merging local control, cloud, and mobile flexibility into a single cohesive system.
It is built by engineers who understand the realities of tower sites and after-hours callouts — and who designed a platform to make those challenges easier to handle.
For broadcasters looking to modernize without losing control of their operations, EmPower delivers an open, intelligent, and scalable alternative — one that complements the tools engineers already know, while raising the bar for what is possible.
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You can watch Matt discuss the EmPower here.
Learn more or request a demo at americanamptech.com/empower.
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Matt Rigdon is the Chief Technology Officer for American Amplifier Technologies. You can contact Matt at: mattr@americanamptech.com
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