GatesAir Supplies Felxiva To Minnesota FM

GatesAir recently signed a deal with Minnesota FM station to install a GatesAir Flexiva transmitter over the summer.

Since installing the 30kW solid-state Flexiva transmitter, the station has reduced its projected annual energy consumption by over 28kW, resulting in a more than $3,000 power bill reduction, according to GatesAir. KFMC was also granted a rebate from its local utility company exceeding $1,200.
"Our previous transmitter was nearly three decades old, requiring constant maintenance made more difficult by a dwindling supply of spare parts," said Woody Woodward, general manager of KFMC and sister station KSUM(AM). "The money we were putting into maintenance exceeded the value that the transmitter delivered. The Flexiva solid-state transmitter is affordable even at higher power levels, and we no longer have to worry about replacing tubes every three years.
"The PA modules are plug-and-play and the spare parts are minimal, further simplifying maintenance. The dollar savings from reduced energy use and maintenance offer a clear economic incentive that will help us reap more benefits in the long term."
Flexiva transmitters are based on GatesAir's PowerSmart 3D architecture. Hot-swappable module and power supply replacement ensure stations continue to operate while supporting an exchange of components to enhance safety and working conditions.
"The Flexiva is about 45 inches less in length, which allows us to move around the building and work more efficiently," Mr Woodward said.
"The compact footprint enables more airflow for cooling, which results in better transmitter performance and lower bills over the long haul. In the winter months, we'll recirculate the transmitter heat within the building to reduce demand on our furnaces, saving additional energy.
"The audio quality has been amazing since we put the Flexiva on the air," he said. "We sat out in my vehicle after turning on the transmitter, switched between KFMC and our competitors, and adjusted the output for the best presence on the dial and the best possible sound quality. We are filling the signal to its maximum capacity without the compressed sound that you experience with a lot of rock stations on the air today.
"The FAX exciter has a lot to do with that, and it also gives us an all-in-one package with its built-in Orban processor card, RDS display and remote monitoring capabilities."

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