RUS-18K (18kW) FM Stereo Transmitter
The RUS-18K is a complete high-performance FM transmitter designed to operate with Sinteck DDS exciters or the XT line. The system is composed of:
CPU unit responsible for full control and status monitoring
One or two DDS exciters, with the optional Change-EX module (automatically switches from the main exciter to the backup exciter, preventing off-air interruptions)
Nine RUS Power Blades, 2.2kW each
AC Power Manager, a module designed to monitor and validate AC mains conditions
41U rack cabinet
9:1 RF impedance transformer (combining nine blades, 50-ohm output)
Features and benefits
- Excellent overall efficiency
- Option for DDS exciters or standard XT line exciters
- 9 Blades of 2.2kW each, total power available 19.8kW
- 9 3kW power supply Huawei 4850G in Blades plus 3 back-up units in AC module unit
- Blades use Ampleon RF transistors, a couple of ART1K6 in each one, total 18 devices
- Extremely easy field maintenance, with components and boards that are simple to replace
- RF output level adjustment via PRESETS with power reduction based on scheduled times
- Hybrid power system, AC and DC simultaneously or independently
- Progressive ventilation, producing minimal noise.
- Built-in single-band audio processor with a high-separation DSP digital stereo generator.
- Built-in dynamic RDS generator.
- Full telemetry, with no monthly fees, accessible directly through the web browser or via App
- Standard audio inputs with digital level control: MPX input, SCA input, stereo XLR inputs, and a digital AES/EBU input
- Built-in MP3 player, USB input for flash drives
- 48V DC input from solar panels, wind turbines, and battery banks, featuring a microprocessed charger/float circuit.
- Full management of alternative energy systems, capable of operating autonomously
without the need for connection to AC power grids
Optionals
- High capacity battery banks (100, 200, 300A or more)
- Coaxial cable and RF connectors
- XT-600 additional exciter (back-up unit)
- Change-EX unit (for automatic exciter changing – dual exciter)
