Tornado 5-15 Watt AM medium Wave Transmitter

The Tornado is A 5-15W solid state AM broadcast transmitter.

It uses the latest digital modulation techniques to deliver one of the most efficient AM transmitter.

An un-cluttered front panel offers easy and intuitive control and monitoring of all transmitter functions via the built in Menu.

For maximum ruggedness the transmitter has extensive fault protection, including monitoring SWR, over voltage, current, and temperature conditions.

Automatic tuning and modulation compression simplifies transmitter setup up and operations.

For ease of use the transmitter incorporates VU, Modulation, Voltage, and Power meters.

For suitable Antenna HF200 Tornado Antenna

Features

Rugged design
Easy setup, using the built in Menu and display.
Accepts audio from Mono or Stereo source.
Bluetooth Audio Interface (optional)
Fully digital audio modulation stage
Inbuilt modulation compressor/limiter
Full metering of all internal parameters
Extensive protection features
Class E Auto Tuner
Compact size
Lightweight
Manufactured in United Kingdom

Specifications

Crystal controlled Digital Frequency Synthesizer.
RISC-based Microcontroller.
RF output power (0% mod) 4-5W (peak) 9-15W
RF output connector RCA female (optional BNC & SO-239)
Frequency range 530kHz to 1730kHz (Medium Wave)
Extended Frequency range 1800kHz to 2000kHz (160M SW)
Frequency default to 1600kHz / US or 1440kHz / EU
Channel spacing default 10kHz / US or 9kHz / EU
Power Output: 5-15 Watts PEP
Built in
- Audio VU meter
- Modulation Monitor
- Antenna Voltage meter
- PA Stage Current meter
SWR monitoring
- Over temperature trip70°C
- Over voltage trip (Antenna voltage) 100 volts
- Over current trip (PA stage current) 1.3 Amps
Audio input level 0.24-2.4V RMS
Audio frequency response 10Hz-13KHz
Audio distortion <0.5% THD
Modulation capability 125% positive peak modulation
Audio input impedance > 600 ohms
Audio input connectors 3.5mm Stereo jack female (optional Bluetooth)
Correct country specific power plug, US, UK, EU and OZ.
Supply voltage 12-15V IDC
DC power input connector 2.1mm
Earth stud M3
Ambient temperature -5°C to +50°C (Cooling Convection)
High Quality PCB, Plastic CASE to IP56
Size 190 x 134 x 30mm
Weight < 0.4Kg

Optional Features (Hardware)

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Fully built and tested, and supplied with

Universal switch mode power supply,
BNC Antenna Adapter
Audio cable (3.5mm Jack)

Audio

Wired - simply connect the supplied audio cable to your audio sources (i.e. PC sound card, MP3 player headpnone or line output and your ready to go.

Bluetooth BLE - with the Bluetooth Streaming option, you can simply pair the Tornado with your Bluetooth Audio source and stream using Bluetooth.
Note: Bluetooth BLE Audio Streaming is an option.

Menu & Front panel

Antenna

Designed to feed an 50 Ohm Antenna that is tuned to the desired operating frequency

For suitable Antenna HF200 Tornado Antenna

Typical Installation

Availability

This product is available for shipping to

Worldwide subject to any country specific regulations

All specifications subject to change without notice

EU R&TTE directive and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC - in order to purchase this item, you must agree that:-

1. For use in the Netherlands for a “laagvermogen AM” (LPAM) license granted by Agentschap Telecom.
or
2. The item will only be used within a completely RF screened and shielded metal enclosure or environment for testing, evaluation, experimental or laboratory purposes and any other use that does not radiate electro-magnetic waves into free space.
I am not an unqualified end user and I have RF engineering and electromagnetic compatibility skills at my disposal.
or
3. You intend to export the item to an address outside the European Union. Under no circumstances will this item be resold or put into service within the European Union.
or
4. For use by a Licensed Radio Amateur on 160M Band