Unlike Any Transmitter You Have Ever Known
Nautel’s VS Series FM transmitters are unlike any other.
Industry first innovations such as IP audio, Livewire and Shoutcast support, audio backup, advanced control and optional Orban Inside.
Easy upgrade path to digital broadcasting.
Output 2.5 kW.
Outstanding value with big transmitter features in a compact box.
The VS with its built in RDS generator, gps input, powerful presets and -90dB SNR makes for a powerful and extremely cost-effective replacement exciter.
BIG TRANSMITTER FEATURES
FOR UNMATCHED VALUE
Many transmitters in the 300 W to 2.5 kW class use an inexpensive analog exciter that is sometimes an external unit.
In the VS Series, not only did Nautel engineers integrate the exciter, they implemented a true direct-to-channel digital exciter to achieve class leading performance. That means crystal clear audio and outstanding value. A great achievement considering that digital exciters alone usually sell for over US $10,000.
The VS300 and VS1 transmitters with their built-in RDS generator, gps input, powerful presets and -90dB SNR make for powerful and extremely cost-effective exciters.
BUILT IN INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
Never before has such sophisticated control been made available in this class of transmitter.
Nautel brings its renowned Advanced User Interface (AUI) found in its high end transmitters to the VS Series. Instrumentation is included that would be valued separately at more than the cost of the transmitter. In addition a front panel LCD provides control of key functions.
Advanced control features include:
- RF and audio spectrum analyzers
- Comprehensive monitoring and control
- Extensive logging of all events
- SNMP support
- Email notifications
FULL CONTROL WHEREVER YOU ARE
Access the AUI via the internet or a direct CAT-5 cable connection. Years of interface development effort gives you immediate access to almost any parameter imaginable, whether at the transmitter site or from the comfort of your living room.
Imagine knowing in advance what parts and tools you’ll need at the transmitter site. Having that much control remotely can help you avoid trips, save time and save money.
IP AUDIO I/O
The VS Series are the first transmitters ever to implement Axia’s Livewire Studio to Transmitter Audio over IP Workflow. The result is a seamless digital IP audio path from a host of Livewire compatible devices directly into a Nautel transmitter ensuring outstanding audio purity via a CAT 5 cable.
If you stream your station on SHOUTcast you can even use it as an input should your STL fail.
USB HARD DRIVE OR MEMORY STICK AUDIO AUTOMATION
When you add this much intelligence and IP I/O to a transmitter you’ll be amazed by what you can do.
Nautel added a USB port so that you can connect megabytes of local storage. Use the storage to store content or even load up the songs and content using the VS internet connection.
Once you have audio loaded it can become part of the automated back up audio capability should all other connections fail.
NEW PLAYLIST AND AUTOMATION FUNCTIONALITY
If you think the local audio storage mentioned above sounds interesting you’ll want to learn more about Nautel PUSHRADIO™.
From your office or anywhere for that matter you can set up basic automation capabilities to playout audio or insert local content. It’s like putting part of the studio inside the transmitter.
Nautel PUSHRADIO can help satellite connected stations slash costs and provide more local content.
ORBAN INSIDE – FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME!
For the first time ever, Orban’s signature processing is integrated directly into a transmitter via an economical plug-in DSP card.
At about half the cost of a standalone processor Orban Inside™ incorporates many features of Orban’s Optimod 5500 Series digital processor with 5 band processor and dual band window-gated AGC.
Utilizing the Nautel AUI, users have full control over processing functions.
Orban Inside accommodates L+R, AES/EBU, LiveWire, SHOUTcast and USB player inputs.
For a limited time you can pick either FREE Orban Inside or take $1,000, $2,000, or $3,000 off your VS300, VS1, or VS2.5 respectively.
DIGITAL SOMEDAY OR EVEN TODAY
Maybe you have clear plans for digital broadcasting or maybe you’re not so sure but you’d like to know that your investment today keeps all of your options open.
Thanks to the optional VS digital upgrade unit – VSHD Digital Exciter – HD Radio™ broadcasting can be easily accomplished.
Staying true to the concept of big transmitter features in a low power system, Nautel even brings its award winning HD PowerBoost™ GEN4 option and free asymmetrical sideband functionality to the digital VS systems. All to help you maximize your digital coverage and all shipping today.
PROVEN RELIABILITY AND
EASE OF OWNERSHIP
Every rugged and reliable VS Series transmitter is the result of years of Nautel design expertise and is crafted completely within Nautel’s North American manufacturing facilities.
Compact, value-optimized packaging, easy-to-access washable air filters, published parts lists and screw driver replaceable power FETS make living with your VS transmitter easy for years to come.
Join the growing ranks of customers who have deployed over 4,000 VS Series transmitters and learn why Nautel transmitters and support are counted on for decades of service.
G e n e r a l
Transmitter Type
FM Broadcast, 100% solid state
Configuration
Four power amplifiers with three switching power
supplies
One pre-amp/IPA with one switching power supply
Integrated exciter/controller
RF Output Connection
7/16" DIN, female standard
7/8" EIA female optional
RF Output Impedance
50 ohms unbalanced
RF Load VSWR
1.5:1 - Automatic power reduction into higher
VSWR
Protected from open and short circuits at all
phase angles
RF Frequency Range
87 MHz to 108 MHz in 10kHz steps
No tuning required
Spurious and Harmonic
Meets or exceeds all FCC/IC/CE requirements
RF Output Power and Efficiency
H D U p g r a d e
Upgrade to digital is achieved with the addition
of an external 2RU VS HD box. The HD upgrade
provides the Exgine card and iBiquity software
necessary to broadcast your signal in HD
The VS HD has no user interface and is controlled
locally or remotely from the VS Series display or
AUI.
E x c i t e r /
C o n t r o l l e r
Exciter
Integrated analog FM exciter using direct-tochannel
digital modulation
Built-in RDS encoder, SCA encoder and Stereo
generator
Audio Sources
AES, Analog L/R, Composite, Audio Player (IP
stream/USB)
Up to four audio sources may be enabled with
priority levels
Audio Player Inputs
Ethernet connection (IP audio stream): Shoutcast,
RTP, Livewire
USB drive (Audio files): MP3, PCM
Audio Backup
Automatic failover to backup audio source in the
event that main audio source becomes unavailable
F M S i g n a l -
t o - n o i s e R a t i o
Digital or Analog Stereo Input
80 dB below 100% modulation (reference 400 Hz,
measured in 22 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth with 75 μs
de-emphasis and DIN 'A' weighting)
Monaural Digital/Analog or Wideband
Composite Operation
90 dB below 100% modulation (reference 400 Hz,
measured in 22 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth with 75 μs
de-emphasis and DIN 'A' weighting)
AC I n p u t
Voltage
180 V ac to 264 V ac, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Analog
3790 W at 2500 W RF output (3830 VA) typical
-20 dB hybrid mode
3940 W at 2365 W RF output (3980 VA) typical
-14 dB hybrid mode
3260 W at 1795 W RF output (3300 VA) typical
-10 dB hybrid mode
2540 W at 1270 W RF output (2570 VA) typical
Power Factor
Unity Power Factor Corrected (typically 0.99)
Power Line Harmonics
IEEE 519-1992
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