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RadioSAFE Product Specifications
RSF:500.10X
 
Compliance

Requires FCC license granted to local government or health agency (FCC Rules Part 90.242) or by National Telecommunications and Information Administration for federal government agency, or by US Military. Requires FCC Special Temporary Authority (STA) to operate at a power level above 10 watts.

Standard Components
Transmitter (XB.500)
  • Output 500 watts, continuously adjustable.
  • Power level presets: 3.
  • Frequency range: 530kHz to 1710kHz.
  • Output Impedance: 50 ohms unbalanced.
  • Connector type: PL259.
  • Modulator type: pulse duration modulation (PDM).
  • Audio frequency response: +\- 0.5db, 30-10,000Hz .
  • Power consumption: 600 watts at 500-watt 0% modulation; 900 watts at 500-watt 100% continuous sine wave modulation; 120 VAC.
  • Remote control/monitor DB25 Connector.
  • Mechanical and environmental specifications ambient temperature: -10o C to 50o C; humidity.
  • Range 95% max.
  • Size: 12.25” high x 19” wide x 20” deep.
  • Weight 98 lbs.
Transmitter (TR.6000 HQ 5.0)
Wattmeter (SX.200) - See also TechTalk article "Troubleshooting with a Wattmeter."
Network Audio Management System (TMS.020)

Optional Hybrid Audio Management System for Redundancy with a MGR.021 Voice Player and a DN.1201 Program Mixer 

See also Compare audio control methods.

Broadcast Quality Audio Processor (HQ 5.2)
Headphones and Microphone for Recording or Live Broadcasting

Microphone:
  • Style: dynamic, handheld .
  • Frequency response: 50-15,000 Hz.
  • Pickup pattern: cardiod.
  • Output connectors: mic = USB and XLR; headphones = 3.5 mm jack.
  • Inclusions: desk stand, audio output cables.
  • Switch: on/off slide switch.

Headphones:

  • Frequency response: 18-22,000 Hz.
  • Design: closed back, foldable.
  • Earcups: padded.
  • Output cable: 3 meters; ¼” stereo connector with 1/8” adapter.
High Performance Antenna System (HPR.0990)
FlexPlane Preassembled Groundplane (PPSF.25)
  • 32 elements.
  • 25' radius.
  • Radial wires:  14 AWG, stranded copper (19-27AWG strands per wire); insulated (black).
  • Pigtail:  4 AWG; high flexibility stranded copper, (374-30 AWG strands); 5' length; insulated (black) with bare,  soldered termination.

See also TechTalk article "Underground Power: Why Antenna Grounding Is Important, How It Works and Is Installed."

Coaxial Cable
  • 100' length.
  • RG8.
AC Surge Arrestor with Power Strip, Wiring Harness
Associated Materials
  • Illustrated instruction manual.
  • All wiring, connectors, mounts and hardware.
  • Test equipment: the above-listed wattmeter and a dummy load for antenna tuning and system diagnosis.
Required Utilities
  • 110-volt AC, single-phase/50/60 Hz, less than 1 amp AC operating current (20-amp breaker).
  • LAN/WAN network service.
Commonly Selected Services
Lifetime Remote Technical Support
Factory Configuration, Testing, Antenna Pretuning
StreamCAST Services to Simulcast Programming to PCs and Portable Devices
Frequency Search
Proposed Signal Coverage Map
FCC License and Signal Intensity Waiver Applications
InfoRadio Format Recordings
Additional Options for Special Applications
RadioSAFE Electronics in Wall-Mounted Cabinet
 
Related Links
RadioSAFE Main Page
Planning Page
Glossary of Radio Terms