Platinum Z™ FM Transmitter

5 kW to 10 kW FM Transmitters

Platinum Z™ FM solid-state transmitters are the world’s most popular and successful model with more than 3,000 on the air. Offered in single cabinet designs from 5 kW to 10 kW, the Harris® Platinum Z sets the standard for redundancy and reliability. Harris Platinum Z™ FM transmitters with Z-axis design are fourth-generation solid-state transmitters from the industry's acknowledged leader in FM broadcast technology.

Features

Extensive diagnostic control system with integrated life-support backup systems
Exciter switch-over built in, just add a spare exciter
Redundant IPA (identical to PA modules)
Hot-swappable IPA and PA modules
Multiple transformer-based linear power supplies
Intelligent Z-Plane combiner reconfigures on-the-fly to maintain maximum power on the air
Upgrade path to HD Radio operation

Product Details

Every Platinum Z transmitter can be configured to accept a wide range of top-performance Harris FM exciters to suit your needs. Achieve top analog performance with the new MicroMax™. Or upgrade to the world-standard DigitCD™ with over 5000 in operation for top-of-the-line analog performance or be HD Radio™ ready with Flexstar™ HDx

An additional feature of Platinum Z transmitters is the ability to employ N+1 frequency agility. This permits on-the-fly frequency switching - perfect to act as a backup to multiple stations in a market.

IP based conectivity is just a click away for Platinum Z transmitters with eCDi Remote Diagnostics or monitor and control with GPI to external devices with the new WEBRemote™.

In order to facilitate simple installations, Burk Technology's ARC Plus remote control system now provides PlusConnect™ as an external, add-on solution, permitting connection of all Harris Z transmitters via serial port with greater functionality, and eliminating the need to wire individual functions. Harris does not endorse or support this product but provides the information for the ease-of-use of our customers.

ARC Plus and PlusConnect are registered trademarks of Burk Technology.