FM250 BROADCAST TRANSMITTER - Crown Broadcast

High-6-12-18Low2Expand2Compress1020RF PowerSWRALCPA DC VoltsPA DC AmpsPA TemperatureSupply DC VoltsVoltmeterSWRLockInputPA DCPA TempOver1009080706050403020PilotFM BROADCAST TRANSMITTEROFFGeneralGainReduction/ExpansionIndicatorsDigital MultimeterInnovative Technology for Broadcast ConfidenceModulationIndicatorsMultimeter SelectCarrier SwitchSpecificationsFrequency Range……………………………………………………………….. 87 to 108 MHz (75 to 90 MHz Option Available)RF Power………………………………………………………………………. 20 to 250 watts with front panel adjustmentRF Output Impedance………………………………………………………….. 50 Ohms unbalancedVSWR…………………………………………………………………………. 1.7:1 Maximum with automatic fold-back at higher VSWRFrequency Stability……………………………………………………………. Better than +/-250 Hz over operating temperature rangeModulation Type………………………………………………………………. Direct Frequency Modulation of CarrierModulation Capability…………………………………………………………. +/- 75 KHzModulation Indication………………………………………………………….. LED Indicators with Peak indicatorsFM S/N Ratio (FM Noise)……………………………………………………… Better than 60 dB (70 to 80 dB typical)Asynchronous AM S/N Ratio………………………………………………….. Better than 55 dB with 100% modulation @ 400 Hz, no de-emphasis, noFM modulation (typically > 60 dB)Synchronous AM S/N Ratio……………………………………………………. Better than 55 dB with 100% modulation @ 400 Hz, no de-emphasis, FMmodulation = 75 KHz @ 400 Hz (typically > 60 dB)RF Harmonics/Spurious Products……………………………………………… Better than -70 dB (-80 dB typical)RF Bandwidth………………………………………………………………….. +/-120 KHz, better than -35 dB; +/-240 KHz, better than -45 dBOperating Environment………………………………………………………… Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees CHumidity: 0 to 80% @ 20 degrees C (non-condensing)Maximum Altitude: 3000 metersAC Power……………………………………………………………………….. 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 volts AC +/-10%, 50 to 60 HzPower Factor……………………………………………………………………. Greater than 97% (lagging)DC Power………………………………………………………………………. 36 to 62 Volts (62 Volts required for full output)Power Consumption…………………………………………………………….. 560 VA @ full RF power outputRegulatory Type Notification for FCC part 73 & 74……….………………… Meets FCC, DOC, and CCIR requirementsRF Output Connector…………………………………………………………. Standard Type N, 50 OhmChassis Dimensions…………………………………………………………… 5.25 x 16.5 x 17.5 inches (13.4 x 41.9 x 44.5 cm) exclusive of rackmounts, but inclusive of connectorsWeight…………………………………………………………………………. 35 pounds (15.9 Kg)Shipping weight = 41 pounds (18.6 Kg)RF Output RF Output MonitorCompositeInputAudio MonitorsAudio InputsAudio InputHigh BandWide Band+6 dB +12 dBStereoFaultModulationCarrierPower1SCA IN COMPOSITE IN MONITORRLREMOTE I/O2 3RIGHTLEFT/MONOInput GainProcessingMonoRF OutputFUSECIRCUITBREAKER+–BATTERY36 VDCAudio Processor Processing Control Stereo/Mono Relative RFInput LevelSwitchIndicators Input GainVoltage OutSwitchesFault IndicatorsPower SwitchAC Power InSCA InputsPower Amplifier Remote I/ODC CircuitBreakerDC Power InWide-band Composite OperationComposite Inputs……………………. 1Composite Input Level………………. 3.5 Vp-p for +/-75 KHz deviationComposite Total HarmonicDistortion + Noise……………………. Less than 0.05% from 50 Hz to 15 KHz(0.03 typical)Subcarrier Inputs…………………….. 3Subcarrier Input Level…………………3.5 Vp-p for 7.5 KHz deviationSubcarrier Amplitude Response……… +/-0.3 dB from 40 Hz to 100 KHzStereo Operation with Built-in Audio Processor & Stereo GeneratorMonaural Operation with Built-inAudio ProcessorAudio Input Impedance……………… 50 Kohms bridging, balancedAudio Input Level…………………… -10 dBm to +10 dBm selectablefor 75 KHz deviation @ 400 HzAudio Frequency Response…………. Conforms to 75 uS pre-emphasiscurve for +/-0.25 dB from 50 Hzto 15 KHzPre-emphasis...………………………. Selectable for 25, 50, 75 uS, or FlatAudio Input Impedance……………………………………………… 50 Kohms bridging, balancedAudio Input Level…………………………………………………… -10 dBm to +10 dBm selectable for 75 KHz deviation @ 400 HzFrequency Response…………………………………………………. +/-0.3 dB from 50 Hz to 10 KHz, +/-1.0 dB from 10 Hz to 15 KHzTotal Harmonic Distortion + Noise………………………………….. 0.4 % or less @ 15 KHz (0.2 typical)Stereo Separation……………………………………………………. Better than 40 dB from 50 Hz to 15 KHzLinear Cross Talk…………………………………………………… Main to Sub and Sub to Main, -40 dB or better from 50 Hz to 15 KHz38 KHz Subcarrier Suppression……………………………………… 50 dB below +/-75 KHz deviationPilot Stability…………………………………………………………. +/-0.5 Hz @ 9% modulationThe FM250 complies with FCC part 73 and part 74 operation and has built in FSK keying for unattended operationC2001, IREC 25166 Leer Drive, P.O. Box 2000, Elkhart, IN 46515-2000 Printed in U.S.A.