Tomorrow’s Radio Today

Broadcast Electronics

Digital Exciter / Transmitter

STXe-60 and STXe-500

STXe60
Key Features and Benefits

 RDS Generator built-in with Dynamic RDS

Multiple Program Inputs with silence senor


and auto failover
STXe500
Single Frequency Network capable with

built-in Audio delay

 N+1 Capable, Main/Alternate Capable

 SNMP Level 3 Security and Control

The STXe series of direct to channel

exciters has eclipsed even our own
legendary exciter predecessors in audio Power Options
quality. The STXe is a digital exciter that
60W
can produce the best AES audio but is
also capable of broadcasting in HD or 500W
DRM+. The STXe series of exciters
include as standard an RDS generator
and multi-program inputs with silence
sensor. Also included is a built-in audio
delay for HD Radio operation. The system
also includes SNMP Level III Control and
Security and is perfect for translator
operation with a built in FSK-ID generator.
AES over Composite / Baseband 192
Capable allows excellent audio quality
and as with all BE transmitters uses the
latest in transistor amplifier technology
offering the highest AC to RF efficiency.

Unparalleled Graphical
User Interface!
 Digital Exciter / Transmitter
STXe-60 and STXe-500
Specifications

GENERAL

RF Power Output STXe-500: 25 – 550 W STXe-60: 6 – 70 W

Output Impedance 50 ohms nominal

VSWR Rated power into 1.5:1 VSWR. Open and short circuit protected at all phase angles

Frequency Range 875 MHz to 108 MHz; 10 kHz increments

Frequency Stability Internal TCXO: +/- 4ppm agin/temp, -10°C to +50°C; External Input: +/- accuracy of reference source
Audio Inputs AES, L&R analog, Unbalanced composite, SCA audio inputs, RDS input
Modulation Type Diect-to-channel
Modulation Capability Up to 300kHz
Asynchronous AM S/N Ratio 64dB 75dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400Hz, with no FM
modulation present
Synchronous AM S/N Ratio 60dB below rated power reference carrier with 100% AM modulation at 400Hz, with FM modulation +/-
75kHz at 400Hz
Spurious and Harmonic 85dB or better typical, low pass filter standard
AC Input 90 to 264VAC; 47-63Hz
Power Factor 0.95 typical at 220VAC
AC Inputs Testing Tested to EN 301 489-1, including Voltage Dips and Dropouts (Section 9.7B), Voltage Surges (Section
9.8), conducted immunity and conducted radiation
Regulatory FCC; IC; CE; BETS-6; IEC 215 Safety

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature Range -10°C to +50°C

Altitude 10,000 ft (3048 m)

Humidity 95% maximum, non-condensing
Air Capacity 160 CFM (22.7 m3/min)

Heat Dissipation 270 W at Rated Output

BTU 927 BTU/H at Rated Output
STEREO PERFORMANCE

Operational Modes Stereo, mono (L+R), L only, R only

Input Level AES: -2dBfs for 100% modulation; 16-24 bits (32, 44.1, 48 or 96kHz typical rates for AES/EBU devices)

Impedance AES: 110 ohms balanced; balanced

Connector AES: Wire-XLR

Amplitude Response +/- 0.25dB, 20Hz to 15kHz

THD + Noise 0.03 or better @400Hz, measured 10Hz-22kHz, 75 uS deemphasis Stereo: 0.01 typical @ 400Hz,
measured 10Hz-22kHz, 75 uS deemphasis
S/N Ratio AES: 95dB typical below 100% moduation @ 400Hz-22kHz bandwidth, A-weighted filter 100dB typical
below 100% modulation @ 400Hz, 10Hz-22kHz bandwidth, CCIR-468 filter Analog: 93dB typical below
100% modulation @ 400Hz, 10Hz-22kHz bandwidth, A-weighted filter 98dB typical below 100%
modulation @ 400Hz, 10Hz-22kHz bandwidth, CCIR-468 filter Stereo: 80dB or better below 100%
modulation @ 400Hz, unweighted
Stereo Seperation 70dB, 20Hz to 15kHz

Linear Crosstalk 70dB below 100% modulation, 20Hz to 15kHz, main to sub and sub to main

Pilot Stability +/-0.3Hz, 0°C to +50°C

Audio Overshoot 150% peak deviation max

bdcast.com 2
Digital Exciter / Transmitter
STXe-60 and STXe-500

MONO PERFORMANCE

Operational Modes Mono (L+R), L only, R only

Input Level L&R: +10dBm for 1005 modulation into 600 ohms

Impedance 600 ohms or 10k selectable

Connector XLR
Amplitude Response +/-0.25dB, 20Hz to 15kHz
THD + Noise 0.005 typical @ 400Hz, measured 10Hz-22kHz, 75 uS deemphasis
IMD Distortion 20Hz to 15kHz
FM S/N Ratio 86dB or better below 100% modulation @ 400Hz, 10Hz-22kHz bandwidth, unweighted
COMPOSITE PERFORMANCE

Input Level 3.5V p-p for 100% modulation into 10k ohms
Impedance Balanced: 10k ohms or 50 ohms selectable Unbalanced: 10k ohms
Connector Balanced: BNS Unbalanced: BNC
Amplitude Response +/- 0.03dB; 20Hz to 53kHz; 0.1 dB; 53kHz to 99kHz
Phase Response +/-0.1 degree from linear phase, 53kHz to 100kHz
THD + Noise 0.005% or less @ 400Hz, 10-22Khx bandwidth, 75 uS deemphasis
IMD Distortion SMPTE: 0.01% or less (60/7000HZ; 1:1 ratio) DIM-B: 0.005% typical (14 Hhz)
FM S/N Ratio 88dB or better below 100% modulation @ 400Hz, 10Hz-22kHz bandwidth, unweighted 95dB typical
below 100%
SCA 1&2 PERFORMANCE (INTERNAL)

Input Level 3.5V p-p for 10% deviation

Impedance 10k ohms unbalanced
Connector BNC
Amplitude Response +/-0.1dB; 53Hz to 100kHz
19kHz Output 19kHz synchronization clock for external RBDS/RDS operation 1V pp into high impedance
MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL

Height 2RU, 3.5” (8.89 cm)

Width 19” (48.3 cm) EIA Rack Mount
Depth 22” (55.9 cm) with connectors, 21” chassis, 25.5” rack
Weight 25 lbs (11.3 kg) unpacked
Outlet Size 66.5in2 (492 cm2), rear of unit

bdcast.com 3
Digital Exciter / Transmitter
STXe-60 and STXe-500

Taking the next step is easy with Broadcast Electronics. Contact

your sales representative today to discuss solutions that will work
for you and your station(s).

To contact your BE sales representative, simply visit our website

at bdcast.com or call 217.224.9600 and learn more about what
BE has to offer.

BE manufactures complete RF systems for radio and TV.

Our products encompass program generation, audio and data
management, interfacility transport and analog and digital (HD
Radio and DRM transmission).

They are used daily in more than 40,000 installations in nearly

100 countries. For over sixty years, BE pioneering developments
have set industry standards for innovation and reliability,
while providing broadcasters with new options for operational
productivity and income generation. BE is headquartered in
Quincy, Illinois, USA, and is represented worldwide by a network of Telephone (217) 224-9600
local representatives. 4100 North 24th Street ― Quincy, Illinois 62305-3606 U.S.A

©2019 Broadcast Electronics. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change
without notice. Broadcast Electronics and the BE logo are registered trademarks of BEI
Electronics LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. www.bdcast.com

BE - Broadcast Electronics is part of Elenos Group

more information www.elenosgroup.com
Tomorrow’s Radio Today
Broadcast Electronics
Headquarters in Italy

Digital STXe-60 & 500 Exciter / Transmitter Brochure V1.2

bdcast.com 6