Broadcast Electronics is bringing the AMX 1, a new 1 kW AM transmitter, to NAB NY in New York. For buyers walking the show floor, that means the AMX family now spans 1 kW, 3 kW, and 5 kW models in one lineup.
AMX 1 at NAB NY
The AMX 1 is the smallest unit in the line at 1 kW. It joins the AMX 3 at 3 kW and the AMX 5 at 5 kW, so the lineup now covers three output levels instead of two.
SiCore in the AMX line
The AMX line is built around SiCore silicon carbide RF power amplifier technology. That approach is said to allow lighter amplifiers with more durability and greater power efficiency, but the announcement does not give test data or independent measurements to show how much those claims change real-world performance.
What buyers can judge
The useful comparison for buyers at NAB NY is straightforward. The AMX 1 gives AM buyers a lower-power option in the same family as the AMX 3 and AMX 5, which can simplify side-by-side evaluation on the show floor.
What still is not addressed is pricing and availability. Anyone planning a purchase will have to wait for those details before they can judge whether the smaller model fits a budget or deployment schedule.
