ALL

UNDER ONE ROOF

TRANSRADIO We have your Solution

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 CONTENT

DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) Radio goes future we show IT ............4

Overview of the DRM Solution ...............................................................5
TRANSRADIO Rides on DRM Potential ...............................................6/7
DRM The Economical Way to reach your Listeners.............................8
SFN Extend the Coverage ....................................................................9
Fraunhofer DRM ContentServer R4.............................................10/11

The new DRM DMOD3 The All in One Solution....................................12

Features..................................................................................................13
Supported DRM Modes.........................................................................13
Harddisk-free Design, VSWR Measurement ........................................14
DRM Reserve and Fall Back Systems....................................................15
Optimization of the DRM Spectrum ......................................................16
Automatic Equalizer Adjustment Speed up your Business..............17

TRAM Premium Line Pure Efficiency in all Modes ...............................19

TRAM Premium Line Highlights ......................................................20/21
Paralleling Unit ......................................................................................22
Riding the Longwave.............................................................................23
Fraunhofer DT 700 DRM Monitoring Receiver......................................24
Remote Control and Error Tracking via SNMP and HTML ...................25

AM Antennas from TRANSRADIO Designed for DRM .........................26

Antenna Tuning Devices, Diplexer, ENW ................................................27
DRM Consulting Ask the Experts...........................................................28
Turnkey-ready Solution from the Market leader......................................29
Technical Data DRM DMOD3 ....................................................................30
Ports and Connectors DRM DMOD3 ........................................................31

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DRM (DIGITAL RADIO MONDIALE)
Radio goes future we show IT

he major advantage of LF, MF and HF broadcasting in the

T frequency range below 30 MHz is the huge achievable
coverage. While all other technologies need an extensive network
with a high number of transmitters, AM broadcasting requires just
a few transmitters, providing a program to particular target groups
in a large geographical area. Because listeners were accustomed
to the high quality of VHF/FM broadcasting, upgrading AM with a
new technology was required to deliver the same high standards.
Implementing the digital broadcasting technology DRM gives
substantial improvements in audio and reception quality.

Robustness in fading channels

Significant improvement in audio quality
Power savings at the transmitter site
Optional Fraunhofer
Service related data (service labels, alternative frequencies and
language information) DRM
ContentServerTM R4
Data services (pictures, text- and traffic information) MDI
News Service JournalineTM data

Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) is the name of the

Audio
international consortium, which defined the standards
for digitalisation of AM broadcasting. DRM was founded
in 1998 and developed a digital radio standard which is endorsed
by the IEC, ETSI and ITU. TRANSRADIO, formerly TELEFUNKEN
SenderSysteme Berlin, as a founding member of this consortium,
has tremendously influenced this standard with its experience and
knowledge in broadcasting. TRANSRADIO has established itself as
the leading DRM provider. Today TRANSRADIO has the highest
number of installed DRM transmitters in service.

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 OVERVIEW OF THE DRM SOLUTIONS

TRAM TX1
GPS-antenna or
external clock RFdrive

RFout Paralleling
unit
ENV1
DRM DMOD3 Antenna
Antenna

RF
RFback
(directional
coupler) Optional
TRAM TX2 Fraunhofer DRM
ENV2 Monitoring Receiver
RFout RFdrive DT 700

RFback

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 TRANSRADIO has
TRANSRADIO RIDES ON DRM POTENTIAL established itself as the
worlds leading DRM provider.
Today, TRANSRADIO has
the highest number of
installed DRM transmitters
in service.

DRM Medium Wave Transmitting Station

Cremlingen MW 800kW

MW transmitter
TRAM/P 800
Carrier power
of 800kW
(>400kW DRM)
in Cremlingen/
Braunschweig
(Germany)

Marnach MW 600kW

MW transmitter
TRAM/P 600
Carrier power
of 600kW
(>300kW DRM)
in Marnach
(Luxembourg)

Heusweiler MW 400kW

MW transmitter
TRAM/P 400
Carrier power of
400kW
(>200kW DRM)
in Heusweiler
(Germany)

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Please find more references on our
 DRM Long Wave Transmitting Station
Zehlendorf LW 500kW

LW transmitter
TRAM/P 500L
Carrier power
of 500kW
(>250kW DRM)
in Zehlendorf
(Germany)

Donebach LW 500kW

LW transmitter
TRAM/P 500L
Carrier power
of 500kW (>250
kW DRM)
in Donebach
(Germany)

Summerhill LW 300KW

LW transmitter TRAM 300L

Carrier power of 300kW
(>150 kW DRM)
in Summerhill (Ireland)

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r website www.transradio.de/references
DRM THE ECONOMICAL WAY TO REACH YOUR LISTENERS
The DRM power is normally given as the
average power of the digital modulation.
Because of the high modulation peaks of
the DRM signal, the average power is
significantly lower than for the same
transmitter operating in the analog AM
mode. In general a DRM COFDM
waveform has a peak to average ratio
of about 10 dB. Thus a standard DRM
transmitter with a carrier power of
100kW and 100% modulation reaches a
peak power of 400kW. The DRM power
of such a transmitter is only 40 kW.
As a result, for the same coverage, up to
60% of the power can be saved running
an AM transmitter in DRM.
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In contrast to standard transmitters,
TRANSRADIOs TRAM family of trans-
mitters attain a DRM power of up to 73%
of their nominal power with all quality
requirements fulfilled: the MER value
is well above the minimum DRM
requirement and the out-of-band
emissions are considerably within the
DRM spectrum mask. This is possible
due to the overmodulation capability
of the TRAM transmitters and a
peak-to-average ratio reduction scheme
implemented in the DRM DMOD3.
Thus, TRANSRADIOs TRAM family of
transmitters produce nearly two times
the DRM power compared to a standard
transmitter.
 SFN EXTEND THE COVERAGE
SFN-Berlin: 3  TRAM 10, 1485 kHz
A single frequency network (SFN) is
a radio network that operates several
transmitters on a single frequency and
has overlapping coverage areas. SFNs
are an efficient method of extending
the coverage area without the need for
additional frequencies. Signals arriving
from transmitters outside the local trans-
mitter area can reinforce reception and
recover losses through local anomalous
propagation effects. Any receiver in the
coverage area of these transmitters will
receive the signal from more than one
transmitter. Different paths that arrive
from distant transmitters in the SFN
must arrive with a delay separation that
is less than the guard interval duration,
or otherwise inter-symbol interference
occurs. To avoid interference, each
station is run synchronously with the
others using GPS as a reference clock.
The built-in GPS receiver of the DRM
DMOD3 from TRANSRADIO is
implemented for single frequency
networks. Tests in the medium wave
band, conducted in cooperation with
MEDIA BROADCAST GmbH and in the
short wave band, in cooperation with
the DRM consortium demonstrated the
readiness of the DRM DMOD3 for all
types of SFN's.
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 OVERVIEW

Optional Fraunhofer
DRM

FRAUNHOFER ContentServerTM R4
MDI
data

DRM CONTENTSERVER R4 Audio

Overview of the DRM ContentServerTM R4 The system has

GPS
3 major interfaces:
Configuration and Administration:
The system is designed to be administe-
DRM Remote
Audio Config red remotely using any modern HTML
DRM Multiplex Generator

AudioServer
DRM
Data Multimedia
DataServer
The Fraunhofer DRM ContentServer
R4 is designed to meet all the demands
of DRM broadcasters, DRM network
providers and DRM transmitter
operators with regard to DRM Multiplex
generation. The system is typically
located in the studio or a playout center
or at the transmitter site with full
remote control for administration and
data provision. The Fraunhofer DRM
ContentServer R4 is based on robust
and redundant 19 server hardware for
reliable 24/7 operation.
The Fraunhofer DRM ContentServer
R4 provides triple functionality:
Configuration/
Interface
Administration
FAC
SDC
MSC
MDI / DCP DRM
Interface Modulators
DRM Audio Server
With multi-stream real time audio
encoding
DRM Multimedia Data Server
Providing all standardized as well
as proprietary mechanisms for
data application import, preparation,
encoding and broadcast
DRM Multiplex Generator
Managing the extensive DRM
signalling capabilities, generating
the full digital DRM Multiplex and
providing standard MDI/DCP output
streams.
The system can easily be scaled to
match individual requirements and to
support proprietary data applications.
browser. The system status is available
via remote HTML interface (including
detailed status information), automatic
e-mail report system, local status moni-
tor, relay board signalling and SNMP.
Audio and Data Input:
For audio input, the system supports up
to 4 digital AES/EBU or up to 4 analog
stereo signals. In addition, playlists and
mp3 files can be uploaded to the system
for offline audio encoding. Data for
multimedia applications can be provided
using a variety of standard protocols
(e.g. FTP, HTTP, RSS, UECP, Leitungspro-
tokoll, Funkhaustelegramm). Powerful
mirroring features provide automatic
and scheduled data updates e.g. from
FTP, HTTP and RSS sources on the web.
DRM Multiplex Output via MDI/DCP:
The complete digital DRM multiplex
generated by the Fraunhofer DRM
ContentServer R4 can be fed
simultaneously to any number of DRM
modulators or monitoring stations for
multi-frequency or SFN broadcasts.
The output stream uses the standardized
MDI/DCP protocol supported by all
standard compliant DRM modulators
and monitoring equipment via UDP/IP
based or serial connections.

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Features of the DRM ContentServerTM R4

Firewall / Protected Privat Network

Public Network
Security Broadcast Distribution Chain
Content Contribution

Administration Time sync

(Webbrowser) GPS, ntp

DRM Audio
Audio 1-4 Streams Server MDI / DCP
(live/playlist) 4 x (AAC, CELP,HVXC)
Local / long distance
Any number of
TM DRM Multiplex
Generator simultaneous
outputs (SFN)
Data Application IP uni-/multicast
DRM Multimedia RS-232
DRM Text Messages Dataserver
News Service Journaline
MOT Slideshow
MOT Broadcast Website
TPEG Traffic Information
EPG-Electronic Program Analoge/ Email Relay Local status/
Guide SNMP
ISDN notification card Config menu
TOP News Modem
TMC-Traffic Message
Channel
System Status

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THE NEW DRM DMOD3 - THE ALL IN ONE SOLUTION

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 OVERVIEW

E
DRM DMOD3

New Features: Integrated RF Processor

The DRM DMOD3 fits into a single
Operation modes 4RU Case
Operation modes AM, DRM, SCS and Significant reduction of external wiring
MCS
Low Power Consumption
Fast switchover Harddisk-free design
Fast switchover is accomplished in Use of notebook components
less than 5 seconds between all
operation modes Ergonomic Design
Increased display size of 8.4
Automatic Equalizer Adjustment Provides a resolution of 800x600 for
Easy signal correction with automatic easy readability
he aim of the new DRM DMOD3
T is to offer highly automated
configuration procedures, maximum
equalizer adjustment

VSWR Measurement of the Antenna

Simple to operate without the need
of a external keyboard

reliability, low power consumption, low Improved Reliability

heat dissipation and a compact and Harddisk-free design for better MTBF
ergonomic design. All broadcasting Wide ambient temperature range
modes are possible. The DRM DMOD3 up to 50 C
offers easy and fast switchover facility
between analog AM, pure DRM, single
channel or multi channel simulcast. Now all DRM-Modes fully supported!
Core features of the new DRM exciter
are the automatic equalizer adjustment
Mode A Mode B Mode C Mode D
and the integrated antenna voltage
Nominal Bandwidth (9/10 kHz)
standing wave ratio (VSWR) measure-
Half Bandwidth (4.5/5 kHz)
ment capability, which offers a very
precise and fast method to set up Double Bandwidth (18/20 kHz)

DRM equipment. The DRM DMOD3
is designed for mounting in standard
19 racks of 4U height.
It eliminates the requirement for a
separate RF processor and offers
a significant reduction in external wiring.
Low power consumption, reduced
operating temperature and a higher
MTBF have been achieved by
implementing notebook technology
components and a harddisk-free design.
64QAM MSC, all Code Rates
16QAM MSC, all Code Rates
16QAM SDC
4QAM SDC
Standard Modulation
Hierarchical Modulation
Equal Error Protection
Unequal Error Protection
Long/Short Interleaving
= supported

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VSWR MEASUREMENT, HARDDISK-FREE DESIGN

Dual-flash storage architecture: Safe like a safe

Harddisk-Free Memory Architecture

The new memory architecture of the DRM
DMOD3 offers maximum reliability due
to the harddisk-free design. All necessary
data to boot up and to run the DMOD3
are stored on a static permanent storage
(flash1), which has read only access.
Inessential dynamic data for logging
and configuration, which are written
occasionally, are stored on a second
flash memory (flash 2). This separation
of the essential and inessential data
on two flash storage devices was made
to increase the reliability of the
architecture, since the likelihood of
failure of a flash memory is determined
mainly by the number of write cycles.

Static permanent Dynamic permanent Dynamic volatile

storage storage storage
Example of an Antenna VSWR Startup Log files Temporary data
Programs Dynamic Fast logging
Permanent config configuration
VSWR Measurement
of the Antenna
RAM
Flash1 Flash2
The DRM broadcast must be compliant Disk
with the ITU spectrum mask and
requires low antenna VSWR. The DRM Inessential
DMOD3 is capable of measuring the Mandatory for normal
VSWR of the antenna during DRM
- Read only operation
operation and to show the result on the
screen. This enables the broadcaster to
Data Processing
monitor antenna matching during
regular operation without additional
measuring equipment.
Memory Architecture
Furthermore the DRM spectrum is mea-
sured and is visualized by the integrated
DRM DMOD3 web server.

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 DRM RESERVE AND FALL BACK SYSTEMS

DRM DMOD3 -A
Active DRM Reserve MDI

The active DRM reserve offers a RF, Envelope

Audio TX Antenna
maximum of reliability for a DRM
system. Two DRM exciters supervise Control
Unit
each other during normal operation.
Supervision
In the unlikely event of failure of Link
one DRM exciter, the remaining
exciter takes over the service and MDI
keeps the transmitter(s) on air.
In an active reserve, double Audio RF, Envelope

exciter system the test points of

the transmitter(s) are switched as well.

DRM Exciter
Fall-Back Solution RF from
TX-Synthesizer

DRM DMOD3 TX Antenna

The exciter fall-back solution gives
RF
the opportunity to fall back from MDI RF

DRM transmission to AM, DAM or Envelope

Envelope
AMC modulation in the unlikely Audio
Audio
event of failure of the digital exciter.
In fall back mode the audio signal Audio

bypasses the digital exciter.

The internal synthesizer of the trans-
mitter provides the RF signal and the
transmitter is kept on air by means of
the internal AM modulator. Control Unit

Combination of Active DRM Reserve and DRM Exciter Fall-Back

In order to further increase the reliability of the DRM system, the Active DRM Reserve and the Exciter Fall-Back Solution can be
combined. In the unlikely case of the failure of both DRM exciters the internal synthesizer of the transmitter provides the RF signal.

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OPTIMIZATION
OF THE DRM SPECTRUM

The DRM DMOD3 provides automatic functions to pre-equalize the transmitted signal in order to minimize the out-of-band emissions.
The aim of the pre-equalization process is to reduce the influence of linear and non-linear distortions on the DRM signal.

The following pre-equalization functions are supported by the DRM DMOD3:

Optimisation Process

AM/AM AM/PM H (j) , DC

Compensation of Compensation of Compensation of Adjustment of the Time

Non-linear Distortion I Non-linear Distortion II Linear Distortions Delay and the DC Offset

Measurement of the Measurement of the Measurement of the The DRM DMOD3

amplifier characteristic
(AM/AM characteristic)
Calculation of a
correction curve
Pre-equalization of the
transmission signal
incident phase envelope frequency
modulation (AM/PM response
characteristic)
Calculation of an
Calculation of a equalization filter to
correction curve compensate the
amplitude frequency
Pre-equalization of the
response and the group
transmission signal delay distortions
offers a sophisticated
algorithm for optimal
adjustments between
the delay differences
of the amplitude- and
phase signal as well
as the DC offset.

Pre-equalization of the
transmission signal

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 SPEED UP YOUR BUSINESS

One Button Automatic Equalizer Adjustment

Broadcast operators demand an auto-
mated configuration procedure for
DRM equipment and the DRM DMOD3 is
the answer. The DRM DMOD3 provides
automated functions to pre-equalize
the transmit signal in order to reduce
out-of-band emissions. The equalizer
adjustment can be performed
automatically just by the push of a
button.
The DRM DMOD3 auto-adjust of the
equalizer offers:
Automatic initial equalizer adjustment
Equalizer optimization during DRM
operation
Adaptive equalization
Automatic switching of up to three
different test points
Crucial parameters like time delay,
DC offset and envelope frequency
response are optimized in order to
minimize out-of-band emissions

DRM DMOD3
Equalizer
Phase
modulated
Phi
I-Q RF TX
MDI Decoder I,Q Upsampling
MDI to Delay
& & Envelope
A-Phi Adjustment Envelope
OFDM Generator RF-Output
Conversion A Filter

A-Phi Filter
Delay DC-Offset
Coefficients

DRM DMOD3
Test
Auto - Adjust Point 1

Test
Point 2

RF-Input
Measuring Point
&
Switching device Test
Downsampling Point 3

Block Diagram of the Automatic Equalizer Adjustment

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TRAM PREMIUM LINE PURE EFFICIENCY IN ALL MODES

TRAM 10 TRAM 50 TRAM 100

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 OVERVIEW
TRAM TX1

TRAM TX2

The TRAM Premium Line

optimized for DRM Transmission
any years of experience in the
M field of high power transmitters in
conjunction with the latest state of the
art transistor technology has paved the
way for a future oriented and meanwhile
well established solid state transmitter
concept. As opposed to conventional
transmitters the simple modular system
of solid state medium wave transmitters
from TRANSRADIO offers a maximum
of flexibility and unsurpassed audio
quality. The TRAM Premium line based
on the new developed power modules
secures optimized DRM parameter while
achieving an outstanding overall
efficiency in all operation modes.
All TRAM Premium line transmitters are
optimized for digital transmission and
exceed the DRM recommendations.
The layout, in standard 19" racks, allows
for easy and comfortable access to all
components and modules and results
in exceptionally low space requirement
for the respective power classes.
The power amplifier stage offers true
modular redundancy through the use of
standardized 1 kW amplifier modules.
Each individual module is equipped with
an on-board PDM modulator and no
quantization problems occur. Designed
with a high power reserve capability,
each module provides full signal quality
on its own.

TRAM 400

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TRAM PREMIUM LINE HIGHLIGHTS TRANSRADIO

TRAM-transmitters, prefered models

Type
No. of 50kW- Power blocks
No. of identical power modules
No. of driver modules
Output power (other power classes on request)*)
Frequency range LW
MW

Operation modes
RF Output Connector
Load impedance
VSWR
Modulation system
AF range

AF Frequency response
AF harmonic Distortion (THD)
Modulation capability
Outstanding efficiency and excellent performance Carrier shift (amplitude drop)
data RF harmonics and spurious emissions
125 % positive peak programme capability Signal to noise ratio
Frequency stability
DAM operating mode for further energy saving AF Input
(standard for all models, DCC by jumper setting)

Compact and service-friendly design, extremely Power supply Voltage

low space requirement Frequency
Voltage variations
Modular design of the power amplifiers: standard
Power factor
1 kW plug-in power module, broadband over the
Power consumption m=0
whole MF range, no tuning of the modules is
m=1
required. Integrated supervision and protection
circuits are standard features. Overall efficiency**)
Control Local
All transmitters are exclusively air-cooled utilising
a unique internal air-flow system. Recycled air Remote
cooling by means of air-water heat exchangers
available.
Environmental Temperature
conditions
Factory fitted and tuned to the desired operating Relative humidity
frequency. Installation altitude
Cooling system
Rugged construction with emphasis placed on high
Dimensions [mm] Width
mechanical strength and stability. (LW TXs require more filter racks) Depth
Combining stand alone transmitters by utilising an Height
innovative paralleling unit (PU). No need for a high-
power reject load.

TRAM Premium line transmitters are also available

as long wave broadcast transmitters (150 to 300
kHz) and long wave communication transmitters
(14 to 148 KHz)
TRAM Essentials at a Glance
All TRAM Premium line transmitters are optimized LW communication transmitters: 14 kHz to 148 kHz
for digital modulation techniques such as DRM. LW broadcast transmitters: 150kHz to 300kHz
MW broadcast transmitters: 525 kHz to 1710 kHz
Output power range: stand-alone version 5kW to 600 kW
combined up to 2000 kW

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AM TRANSMITTERS A SECURE INVESTMENT INTO THE FUTURE

TRAM 5 TRAM 10 TRAM 25 TRAM 50 TRAM 100 TRAM 200 TRAM 300 TRAM 400 TRAM 500 TRAM 600
1 2 4 6 8 10 12
5 10 24 48 96 192 288 384 480 576
1 1 2 4 6 8 10 12
5 kW 10 kW 25 kW 50 kW 100 kW 200 kW 300 kW 400 kW 500 kW 600 kW
150 kHz to 300 kHz
525 kHz to 1710 kHz
Factory fitted and tuned to the determined operating frequency
Components for change to other frequencies on request
AM (A3E) AM reduced power P/4 DAM (X3E), i.e. dynamic carrier control AM stereo capability, prepared for DRM
7/8 EIA 1 5/8 EIA 3 1/8 EIA 4 1/2 EIA 6 1/8 EIA 9 EIA
50 unbalanced
VSWR  1.3 tuneable, automatic power reduction as a result of increasing VSWR during operation
Pulse Duration Modulation (PDM)
30 Hz to 10 kHz
Changeover between a maximum of 2 band limiting filters on request
 0.5 dB, 30 Hz to 10 kHz, with band limiting filters switched off
 1% at m = 0,8
100% continuously, + 125% peak programme capability
 1% with voltage regulation
Standard: according to ITU-R SM 329 or better ( 50mW), FCC requirements on request
 60 dB referred to 100% Modulation
Deviation  5Hz, external synchronisation of synthesizer possible
600 balanced (can be changed inside the unit by jumper to 2000 )
Adjustable from 10dBm to +10dBm referred to 100% modulation, switched coarse increments (5dB), fine adjustment by potentiometer
Standard mains configuration: 3 N 400V;TN-S or TN-C, other voltages on request, TRAM 200 or higher MV supply preferred
50Hz (60 Hz on request)
  5% with full performance;  10% with minor performance degradation
 0.9  0.95
 6.7 kW  12.2 kW  29,8 kW  57,5 kW  114,9 kW  229,9 kW  344,8 kW  459,8 kW  574,7 kW  689,7 kW
 10,0 kW  18.3 kW  44,6 kW  86,2 kW  172,4 kW  344,8 kW  517,2 kW  689,7 kW  862,1 kW  1034,5 kW
> 75% > 82% > 84% 87%
OFF/ON, full power/on, reduced power(P/n) AM/DAM selection local/remote
Changeover between 2 AF band limiting filters various status indications by LED
Command input by floating contacts, same commands as for local control, indications by floating contacts
RS 232 standard and BIT BUS, SNMP, HTML optional
Standard: 10 C to +50C, other environmental temperatures on request
maximum 95%, non-condensing
Standard: maximum 2000 m, higher altitudes on request
Air cooling (intake air from the room, exhaust air to the room, air duct system with blowers on request)
600 600 1200 1800 3000 4800 6000 9600 10800 12000
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
*) All other power ranges on request **) with standard cooling

TRANSRADIO RF and Power are our Strength

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PARALLELING UNIT

The paralleling unit (PU) serves to

combine two single transmitters to
double the output power. Furthermore,
it provides an active redundancy system
to avoid a loss of transmission during
maintenance schedules.
The PU equipment contains a central
control unit, a combining network and
a compact balancing resistor.
The load regulation of the central control
unit ensures that both transmitters are
levelled automatically to equal RF output
powers and a minimum of power is
lost on the balancing resistor. In the
unlikely event of failure of one of the
transmitters, a motorised RF switch will
automatically switch the unaffected
transmitter directly to the antenna and
the faulty transmitter to a dummy load.
The transmission continues and the
faulty transmitter can be repaired whilst
connected to the dummy load.

OVERVIEW

RFout Paralleling
unit
A

RFbac
(direct
couple

PU Control Unit

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 RIDING THE LONGWAVE

Long Wave Transmitter

TRAM/P 500L (500kW)
from TRANSRADIO
in Zehlendorf

Longwave is well known for excellent

ground wave coverage hence, offering a
stable reception. DRM on LW combines
the advantages of digital transmission Long Wave-Antenna
with very good longwave propagation. in Zehlendorf (360m)
On the other hand, narrow band
longwave antennas with considerable
mismatch even inside the transmission
bandwidth are posing a big challenge to
the broadcast industry. TRANSRADIO
has accepted this challenge and has
successfully modernized several LW
transmission stations with its DRM
solution. The DRM installation on LW Spectrum of the transmitted Signal in Zehlendorf
needs completely to fulfill the
requirements concerning the out-of-
band emissionsof ETSI EN 302 245-1 and
ITU SM.1541. Therefore, TRANSRADIO
implements an Extension Network
(ENW) to eliminate the disadvantages of
the asymmetrical antenna impedance
and to reduce mismatch. This results in
a reduction of the standing wave ratio
and a significant mask reserve. A world
premier was achieved when the
Burg
TRANSRADIO transmitter in Zehlendorf
(Germany) broadcast for the first time Kalundborg, DK
Mainflingen
DRM on long wave in accordance with
the ETSI/ITU standard. Since then
TRANSRADIO reconfirmed impressively
its leading position with respect to LW
and has modernized LW transmitting
stations, for example, in Donebach,
Aholming (Germany) and Summerhill
(Ireland). Burg, Mainflingen and Kalundborg are Signals received from other Stations

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 OVERVIEW

FRAUNHOFER DT 700
DRM MONITORING RECEIVER (directional
coupler) Optional
Fraunhofer DRM
Monitoring Receive
rive DT 700

Concept 12 band Front-end Embedded Linux

preselector

The DRM Monitoring Receiver DT 700 Display

is a professional monitoring receiver Control Control
Keys
perfectly suited for DRM reception and
Protection
transmitter monitoring. It features AGC
a high performance front-end based on A Channel Multiplex
Channel Audio
the latest direct sampling reception D Decoder Decoder Decoder

technology. Together with a 12-band

fix-tuned preselector filter bank, the
DRM Monitoring Receiver DT 700 Alarm
RSCI
WebServer
Interface
guarantees an outstanding reception
performance and low phase noise.
The receiver's signal processing is based
on a Software Defined Radio (SDR) Relays Ethernet
Overview of the DRM Monitoring Receiver
construction. Its core is an embedded
Linux PC. The latter features an easy
software update via built-in DVD drive.
The highly reliable hardware is built
Typical Applications for the DT700 are...
for 24/7 continuous operation as is
General Purpose DRM / AM / SSB Within Monitoring Networks
necessary for a professional broadcast
Reception Full remote control via LAN
environment. Based on the embedded
High performance front-end Local logging of RSCI
Linux platform a web server allows easy
transmitter monitoring RSCI output (compatible with
remote access to all of the receiver's
Modulation quality measurement ETSI TS 102 349 V1.2.1) via LAN
control functions. The DRM Monitoring
(up to 40 dB S / N) Alarm signals configurable to
Receiver DT 700 is available with two
Modulation parameters conditions to initiate triggering (e.g.
different reference oscillator accuracies
Two configurable alarm signals (relay audio dropouts or field strength)
standard oscillator (5ppm, Option B1) or
switch) QoS (Quality of Service) monitoring
high precision OCXO (<0.1ppm, Option
Highly accurate field strength
B2).
Spectrum Monitoring measurement
Spectrum plot with default DRM
parameters
Frequency span up to 60 kHz

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 REMOTE CONTROL AND ERROR TRACKING VIA SNMP AND HTML
er

Client with
standard-
webbrowser SMS-messages
TRAM-
transmitter

Ethernet
SNMP-
management
system

ISDN/
PSTN
router
Ethernet
Interface
Card

Mailserver
NTP-server for
time-synchronisation

This function gives broadcast operators
the freedom to control their equipment
from any place in the world. Each
individual transmitter or paralleling unit
(PU) is optionally accessible via SNMP
and HTML. The network access can be
via dial-in (PSTN, ISDN) or Ethernet
connection (TCP/IP). The web server
and the SNMP MIBs (management
information base) offer all necessary
functions to remotely control
the transmitter and display failure
messages.
SNMP
As a result of standardized SNMP-MIB
implementation, the SNMP functions
can be seamlessly integrated in a SNMP
management system. If a failure occurs,
traps are sent by the SNMP agent. SNMP
traps can be collected and presented by
a central management system.
Also transmitter parameters can be
modified via set commands. In addition,
SMS messages and emails can be sent
to the operator and the clock can be
synchronized by an NTP-server.

Web Access
via HTML
Based on a
web server,
all necessary
functions of
a transmitter
system can be
monitored and
controlled by
a standard
browser no
proprietary
software is
required.

Standardized SNMP-MIB Webinterface of a TRAM Transmitter

of a TRAM Transmitter
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AM ANTENNAS FROM TRANSRADIO DESIGNED FOR DRM

Horizontal Cross Dipole

Antenna for MW Broadcasting
in Mainflingen (Germany)
TRANSRADIO is
dedicated to the design
and development of AM
antennas and related
systems for broadcasters
and to provide consultation
to adapt and improve existing
AM antennas especially for DRM.
High quality DRM transmission
without violating the specified
spectrum mask requires high demands
on antenna systems.
In particular, broad impedance bandwidth
is needed as well as symmetric characteristics
of impedance related to the carrier frequency.
TRANSRADIO stays at the forefront of the
latest DRM technologies through innovative
solutions to technical challenges.

Our product portfolio

includes:
Directional and omni-directional antennas
Antenna tuning devices including
(diplexers, triplexers, quadplexers,
filters )
Extension Networks (ENW)
Antenna switching matrixs
RF feed lines
Dummy loads (air-cooled,
water-cooled)
Optimisation of existing antenna Vertical Pattern
designs especially to improve of Cross Dipole Antenna
bandwidth and static grounding for Suspension Height
of all antenna parts of 0.4 Lambda
Computer Model of the Cross
Dipole Antenna Mainflingen
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 OVERVIEW

ling

Antenna
Antenna

RFback

Extension Network
(ENW) in Donebach
(Germany)
Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU)
in Szolnok (Hungary)

The Extension Network

is the Key
The quality of the DRM signal in the
coverage area depends significantly
on a well designed antenna system.
Bandwidth and radiation characteristics
are important criteria for good
performance when choosing an antenna
type. Years of experience with industry
standard tools has given us the
capability to design all types of
antennas.

In order to adapt existing AM antennas

especially for DRM, narrow band AM
antennas with considerable mismatch
even inside the transmission bandwidth
are posing a big challenge to the
broadcast industry. TRANSRADIO has
accepted this challenge and modernises
AM transmitting stations for DRM
according to the requirements with
respect to the out-of-band emissions
of ETSI EN 302 245-1 and ITU SM.1541.

The key to fulfill the requirements

is the Extension Network (ENW).
The ENW is implemented to eliminate
the disadvantages of the asymmetrical
antenna impedance and to reduce
mismatch.

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DRM CONSULTING ASK THE EXPERTS

DRM Upgrade Kits

Many broadcasters still use transmitters
built in the 1970s and 1980s. Securing
investments is an important issue for
broadcasters. Therefore an increasing DRM Planning
number of broadcasters made the
decision to upgrade their transmitters
Guidance
with DRM exciters. TRANSRADIO
The calculation of the necessary
delivers the solutions to upgrade these
systems with DRM exciters and offers DRM Antenna Tuning DRM power of the transmitter depends
amongst other things on the ground
site surveys to define the best upgrade
TRANSRADIO provides consulting to conductivity, the robustness of the
solution. The TRANSRADIO DRM
develop complete AM antenna systems DRM mode, frequency and the required
exciters have not only proved their
and to deliver, adapt and improve electrical field strength.
compatibility to transmitters built by
AM antennas especially for DRM. The TRANSRADIO consultant service
TRANSRADIO but also their ability to
In general, TRANSRADIO employs provides the necessary information to
operate with transmitters from other
Extension Networks (ENW) in order dimension your DRM system.
manufactures.
to reduce unwanted phase modulation
in the antenna and the mismatch of the
load. The transmitters have a maximum
of transmission quality because they
operate on a wide-band matched load.

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 TURNKEY-READY SOLUTION FROM THE MARKET LEADER

TRANSRADIO delivers custom-tailored

solutions to meet the needs of Overview of the
broadcasters. Our professional service
encompasses the delivery of the
Professional Service
transmitter and the management of Buildings
turnkey-ready projects including all Containers
facilities to operate a broadcasting
system.

Transmitter
installation

Antenna installation
Antenna tuning
Medium voltage
Low voltage

Ventilation
Air-conditioning system
Fire detector systems
Emergency power supply

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TECHNICAL DATA DRM DMOD3

Inputs for DRM Modulation Data V.24/RS232 asynchronous serial port with MDI protocol
10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet port for UDP data transfer using MDI protocol

Inputs for Audio Signals for AM, DRM Standard XLR connectors for analog signals with normal line level
or Simulcast Transmissions (+2dBV max.) at 10 kOhm
Standard XLR connectors for AES/EBU digital audio input
Toslink connectors for ADAT optical audio input

Remote Control V.24/RS232/Network connection with Bitbus syntax

Graphical user interface over IP
Web interface

Modulator Industrial 19 4U rack mountable; Linux OS

Supported DRM Modes Modes A, B, C and D with bandwidths of 4.5, 5, 9 and 10 kHz for
A/Phi transmitters; 18/20 kHz in addition for linear transmitters
Error protection: EEP and UEP
Standard and hierarchical modulation

RF Signal Direct-Digital-Synthesis signal generation

Tuneable frequency range from 9 kHz to 26.1 MHz
Output level 5 Vpp at 50 Ohm

Amplitude Signal Sampling rate of 192 kHz

Frequency range from 0 Hz to about 80 kHz
Output level 2 Vpp at 600 Ohm

Power Supply 100 ... 240 V single phase

Synchronization integrated GPS synchronization

Environmental Conditions Temperature: 10 ... +50 C

Humidity: 10 ... 80 % RH, non condensing

Fast Switchover Fast switchover is accomplished in less than 5 seconds between all
available modes (DRM, AM, Simulcast )

Other RF input for measurement and equalization functions

with three selectable input connectors

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 PORTS AND CONNECTORS DRM DMOD3

RF Envelope
output output to TX
to TX
GPS Synchronisation sin RF input
Rear View DRM DMOD3
RS-232 via GPS or and probes
external clocks square from TX

RS-232 serial ports Signalling Analog Network Mains

for remote control, relays audio inputs interface 100-240V ~
MDI data and UPS
Digital audio ADAT digital USB
inputs AES/EBU optical audio

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 photos: Transradio SenderSysteme AG, Wolfgang Korall, Kluwe-Yorck

TRANSRADIO
SenderSysteme Berlin AG
Mertensstrae 63
design: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH

13587 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 30 33978-0

Fax: +49 30 33978-599
E-mail: info@tsb-ag.de
Internet: http://www.transradio.de

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