Marcellus, NY -- Armstrong Transmitter has introduced the first FM translators designed for radio’s digital future, the TRX-HD Series.

These cutting edge translators are designed to transition with a station as it journeys from analog only broadcasting to the digital hybrid mode and eventually to broadcasting in 100% Digital.

“Once again Armstrong is proudly leading the industry with this cutting edge application and filling a niche with this dynamic new product” Said Armstrong President Sinan Mimaroglu. This is not a new position for Armstrong whose custom manufactured the linear amplifiers were used by Lucent Technology for the first live IBOC FM tests which eventually lead to the creation of HD Radio® as we know it today.

The TRX-HD receives an FM stations entire signal payload over the air, including its HD Radio® Digital component. The signal content is transferred to the TRX-HD transmit side for retransmission on the translator frequency.

“The TRX-HD Series allows a station to operate their translators within the confines of their HD Radio® licensing agreement because it does not take signal back down to base band audio.” Said Armstrong sales and Marketing Manger Ernie Belanger.

The TRX-HD Series is available at three power levels to cover every translator need.

The TRX-HD10 provides 10 watts in the Hybrid Digital mode, the TRX-HD50 provides 50 Hybrid Digital watts and TRX-HD100 is a 100watt Hybrid Digital translator. Higher Hybrid power levels are achieved by adding and Armstrong Solid State amplifier to the TRX-HD10.
 

These versatile translators can also be used as an analog only translators at 30, 150 and 300 watts respectively for stations who have not yet begun broadcasting an HD Radio® component.

“As of today there is no longer a need for translator owners to purchase an analog translator now, only
to find themselves forced to replace in a year or so, when a station begins broadcasting in the hybrid mode and eventually the all digital mode” According to Belanger. “This product paves the way for a station to step completely into radio’s Digital future.” He concluded.

The new TRX-HD series feature front panel frequency agility with LCD screens that independently display the parameters of the receiver and transmitter sections while complete parameters are available via RS232 and DB 25 connectors on the rear panel for remote control.

Armstrong begins shipping the TRX Series in June, they are already booking advanced orders for the TRX-HD series.

For more information Contact Ernie Belanger, Armstrong Sales and Marketing manager at
315-673-1269, by email ernie@armstrongtx.com or visit the company web site www.armstrongtx.com.

TRX-HD Datasheet in PDF Format

HD Radio® is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.

About Armstrong Transmitter: Armstrong Transmitter, Inc. manufactures AM, FM, UHF and VHF TV Transmitters, NOAA Weather Radio Transmitters, Analog and Digital STL Systems, FM Antenna Systems and passive RF products. Armstrong’s innovation and design advancements allow the company to help advance the broadcast technology into the digital era, while remaining a solidly based, customer-oriented company. The company was founded in 1991.

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