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Crown FM 1000A

1 KW FM Transmitter with FM30E Exciter

Frequency Range

87 to 108 MHz (75 to 90 MHz Option Available) *Frequency Agile

RF Power

100 to 1000 watts with remote control power adjust

RF Drive Requirement

* 30 watts for full output

RF Output Impedance

50 Ohms

VSWR

1.7:1 Maximum with automatic fold-back at higher VSWR

Frequency Stability

Better than +/-250 Hz over operating temperature range

Modulation Type

Direct Frequency Modulation of Carrier

Modulation Capability

+/- 75 KHz

Modulation Indication

LED Indicators with Peak indicators

FM 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, no FM modulation (typically > 60 dB)

Synchronous AM S/N Ratio

Better than 55 dB with 100% modulation @ 400 Hz, no de-emphasis, FM modulation = 75 KHz @ 400 Hz (typically > 60 dB)

RF Harmonics/Spurious Products

Better than -80 dB

RF Bandwidth

+/-120 KHz, better than -35 dB; +/-240 KHz, better than -45 dB

Operating Environment

Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C,  Humidity: 0 to 80% @ 20 degrees C (non-condensing),  Maximum Altitude: 3000 meters

AC Power

240 VAC nominal (-15% to +10%), 50 to 60 Hz

Power Factor

96% typical

Power Consumption

1.4 KW @ 1000 watts  RF output power

Regulatory Type Notification for FCC part 73 & 74

Meets FCC, DOC, and CCIR requirements

RF Output Connector

7/8" EIA flange, (7/16" DIN optional)

Power Amplifier Chassis

7 x 17.25 x 23 inches (13.34 x 43.82x 58.42 cm) exclusive of rack mounts, but inclusive of connectors.

Power Amplifier Weight

46 pounds (20.9 Kg),    Shipping weight = 43 pounds (19.5 Kg)

Power Supply Chassis

5.25 x 17.25 x 23 inches (13.34 x 43.82x 58.42 cm) exclusive of rack mounts.

Power Supply Weight

43 pounds (19.5 Kg),    Shipping weight = 59 pounds (26.8 Kg)

RF PA Modules

8 pounds (39.63 Kg),    Shipping weight = 20 pounds (9.07 Kg)

FM30E Exciter (included)

25 pounds (11.4 Kg),    Shipping weight = 31 pounds (14.9 Kg)

 

 

Note: * Crown Broadcast FM30E Exciter recommended for optimum performance.     * Specifications measured using Crown Broadcast FM30T as the driver.

Note:  The FM1000A complies with FCC part 73 and 74 operation and has built in FSK keying for unattended operation.