Suono Telecom ESVB5K 5000 Watt FM transmitter delivers efficient 5 kW FM power with excellent audio quality and flexible Mono/MPX integration for high-power FM sites.
€12,725.00 €17,000.00
The Suono Telecom ESVB5K 5000 Watt FM transmitter is a compact, high-efficiency 5 kW solution for broadcasters needing strong main or backup coverage in the 87.5–108 MHz band. Following the ESVB line, this transmitter combines direct carrier FM modulation, advanced control and LAN/IP telemetry in a rugged 5U 19‑inch chassis. RF output is continuously adjustable from 0 to 5000 W from the front panel, allowing engineers to align transmitter power precisely with licensed ERP, antenna gain and combiner losses.
The Suono Telecom ESVB5K supports mono and composite MPX operation with optional high-performance stereo encoder and RDS coder modules, so it integrates cleanly with modern audio processors and STL links. High overall efficiency and optimized power devices help minimize electrical consumption and cooling load, delivering some of the best low power consumption figures in its class.[web:125] Designed for continuous service, the transmitter operates from about −10 °C to +50 °C and at altitudes above 3000 m, making it suitable for regional, mountain‑top or coastal installations.
RF power on the Suono Telecom ESVB5K is set in 10 W steps via a single rotary encoder, simplifying precise setup during commissioning and maintenance. The unit covers 87.5–108 MHz as standard, with optional OIRT and Japanese band variants, and feeds a 50 Ω antenna system through a robust 7/16″ RF connector. Internal low‑pass and band‑defining filters provide excellent spectral purity so harmonics and spurious emissions exceed ETSI, CCIR and FCC requirements.
To protect the RF chain, the Suono Telecom ESVB5K includes automatic VSWR fold‑back that maintains safe operation up to about 1.5:1 VSWR at any phase angle, as well as over‑temperature and off‑lock RF muting protections. An internal TCXO reference provides ±2 ppm frequency stability from −5 °C to +50 °C, keeping the carrier accurately on channel over time. Forward and reflected power, temperature and alarms are shown on the high‑definition OLED display and can be monitored remotely via dual RS485 ports and the integrated LAN web server.
The audio section of the Suono Telecom ESVB5K accepts balanced L/R analog, unbalanced composite MPX, AES/EBU digital audio plus SCA and RDS inputs, allowing mono or stereo/MPX chains without additional converters. Mono mode offers 600 Ω or 10 kΩ balanced input impedance, level from −6 to +12 dBm in 0.5 dB steps and ±0.15 dB response from 30 Hz to 15 kHz, while composite mode provides 600 Ω or 10 kΩ impedance, −12 to +6 dBm level range and ±0.2 dB flatness from 30 Hz to 100 kHz with typical THD+N around 0.05 %. These figures ensure the transmitter preserves the performance of external audio processing chains at high power.
With the optional stereo coder enabled, the transmitter supports selectable pre‑emphasis (0, 50 μs, 75 μs), excellent stereo separation and low intermodulation, creating a complete on‑site FM solution without external stereo equipment. Typical applications for the Suono Telecom ESVB5K include regional programme services, main city transmitters, public and commercial networks and N+1 systems where 5 kW transmitters share antennas and redundancy infrastructure.
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