

This type of power and antenna should be mounted on a least a two story building and on top of a 12ft / 3.5mt pole. If this condition is met and the building is on high ground, then up to 85km is possible with high quality radio receivers, Expect about half this range with lower quality radio receivers. More on FM TRANSMISSION RANGE
For the small station, not too small, like a large town, this transmitter is perfect. With 1000W clean stereo and legal output. It also has built in audio processing and limiting, so you don't need to provide this separately and this will save you a fortune. Install the antenna then just plug in and go. More info on the 1000W Transmitter
RDS is now included on all stereo transmitters with audio processing. RDS shows your station name and more scrolling across the car radio display.
This RDS is not just ordinary RDS, it is fully programmable dynamic RDS. This means the transmitter can be connected to a PC by a USB cable. The transmitters RDS circuit can be programmed to pick the Artist and Song name from any folder on the PC disk drive. This folder is easy to set up in the DJ playout software, like Zara Studio etc.
| Qty | Description | Item |
| 1 | FM Stereo Driver with Audio Processing | ![]() |
| 1 | 1000W FM Power Amplifier | ![]() |
| 1 | LMR400 20m / 66ft Cable | ![]() |
| 1 | 5/8 Wave 2KW Vertical High Gain FM Broadcasting Antenna | ![]() |
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This versatile vertical 5/8 WAVE ANTENNA can be used on every signal transmitter we sell from 100mW up to 1kW. It is ideal in this 2.5kW EIRP package for the small station with a two story building and a pole on the roof that needs to radiate BIG!! power. Installation on top of a pole is simple, effective and yields very high performance. It is a single element type antenna, just one vertical tube with a matching section and ground planes at the bottom. 5/8 WAVE is the maximum length that can be used to obtain maximum gain to the horizon.
This package uses 66ft / 20mt of LMR400 antenna cable. The loss on this cable and plus the antenna gain actually results in an EIRP of over 2500 watts.
The following range chart is derived from real-world customer reporting, providing a reliable baseline for expected broadcast coverage. This data reflects the typical ranges really ever recorded by stations utilizing this 100kW EIRP system.
• Data Source: Based on average customer reports in some directions.
• Verification: Reports are primarily compiled from direct listener communication (phone, text, WhatsApp, etc.) to radio station programs operated by our customers.
It is important to understand that FM transmission range is very difficult to predict precisely due to numerous influencing variables (e.g., terrain, antenna height, atmospheric conditions, local noise floor). For a detailed breakdown of the factors affecting signal propagation, refer to our dedicated page FM Transmission Range
The high-quality FM signal begins with the internal Veronica PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) driver, which serves as the 1W Exciter.
• Function: Produces a super low noise and highly stable FM signal.
• Trustworthiness: Using a trusted PLL driver is fundamental to preventing drift and ensuring carrier integrity, a hallmark of professional-grade equipment.
• Resource: More information on this core component can be found in our 1W Exciter (PLL driver)
After the PLL generates the stable carrier, the internal processing boards take over to shape the audio for the best listener experience:
1. Internal Stereo Coder: Generates the FM stereo signal.
2. Internal Audio Processor: Applies dynamic processing (like limiting and compression) to ensure a loud and crisp audio signal on the listener's radio.
For expert broadcasters who utilize specialized external equipment, our system offers complete bypass capabilities.
• Integration: If you are an audio professional preferring an external processor (such as Orban, Inovonics, or PC-generated MPX/RDS signals), the system is fully flexible.
• Bypass Capability: The internal limiter, stereo coder, and audio processor boards can be completely disabled.
• Benefit: This flexibility ensures that the signal chain meets the exact, precise specifications and processing signature required by the station's chief engineer.
European Union
We hereby declare that this equipment complies with;
• ETS 300384 European Telecommunications Harmonised Standard when used with an audio compressor limiter supplied and tested by Aareff
• EN 301489-11 V1.3.1 (2006-05) EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility when used with 1 meter AC mains cord supplied. If the installation engineer needs to extend this cord, this and the audio input cable should be no more than 3 meters in length to remain in compliance with EMC directive.
• 2006/95/EC Directive (2006-12) LVD Low Voltage Directive.
Equipment compliance is possible using equipment from and in conjunction from other manufacturers, but since this is beyond the control of Aareff Systems, Aareff Systems cannot or be expected to guarantee compliance in this situation.
United States
The following list are the FCC technical requirements for FM broadcasting. We confirm and verify that this transmitter complies with the technical requirements.
47 CFR Chapter I Federal Communications Commission sections:
• 73.1560, 2.1046 RF Power
• 73.1545, 2.1055 Frequency Stability
• 73.317, 2.1049 (e)(3) Emission Limitation, Emission Mask
• 73.317, 2.1057, 2.1051 Emission Limits, Spurious Emissions at Antenna Terminal
• 73.317, 2.1057, 2.1053 Emission Limits, Field Strength of Spurious Emissions