[BC] Inexpensive exciter

[markc]

---------- Original Message -----------
From: "Ron Castro" <ronc at sonic.net>
To: "Broadcast Radio Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Sun, 22 May 2005 09:54:22 -0700
Subject: Re: [BC] Inexpensive exciter

> I would look for a used QEI 675 or 695.  They're reliable, sound 
> good and run 20 watts out.  They're also pretty cheap on the used market.
> 
> Also, PTEK sells a 5-30 watt  for $1,200.  Check 
> http://www.ptekpower.com/new_page_2.htm .  I've never used one, so 
> I can't speak from experience about them.
> 
> Ron Castro
> Chief Technical Officer
> Results Radio, LLC
> 

IMO the QEI exciters don't have good enough modulation control for today's
processing.

I just retired a 695 in favor of an FX-50, and the difference in modulation
control and what we can run on the low end is amazing.

The 695 was a fine exciter for its day, but its day as a main is probably over.

Mark
MN