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Comtek BST-50b Base Station Transmitter

BH #COBST50B • MFR #BST-50B
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Comtek BST-50b Base Station Transmitter
Key Features
  • 50 User-Select Non-Companded Channels
  • 88 Narrow-Band Companded Channels
  • Bright, Single Window LED Display
  • Audio Processing System
The BST-50b Base Station Transmitter from Comtek is a high fidelity, professional quality, base station transmitter designed for assistive listening, language translation and remote monitoring applications. A wide variety of special features enable this transmitter to work with any existing sound installation.

The BST-50b Base Station Transmitter operates under F.C.C. Part 90 in the business band, which allows for higher power ideal for large area venues such as stadiums, coliseums and auditoriums. The switchable EQ circuit is perfect for superb speech intelligibility, or full range high fidelity for remote monitoring of mixer output. The BST-50b transmits on a user-selectable channel in the 72 to 76MHz band to a variety of Comtek personal receivers.

Lastly, the device can be rackmounted for AC or 12 volt DC power. The BST-50b can accommodate a wide variety of remote antennas as well.

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Comtek BST-50B Overview

The BST-50b Base Station Transmitter from Comtek is a high fidelity, professional quality, base station transmitter designed for assistive listening, language translation and remote monitoring applications. A wide variety of special features enable this transmitter to work with any existing sound installation.

The BST-50b Base Station Transmitter operates under F.C.C. Part 90 in the business band, which allows for higher power ideal for large area venues such as stadiums, coliseums and auditoriums. The switchable EQ circuit is perfect for superb speech intelligibility, or full range high fidelity for remote monitoring of mixer output. The BST-50b transmits on a user-selectable channel in the 72 to 76MHz band to a variety of Comtek personal receivers.

Lastly, the device can be rackmounted for AC or 12 volt DC power. The BST-50b can accommodate a wide variety of remote antennas as well.

50 user-selectable non-companded channels in the 72 to 76MHz frequency range: channels 1 to 40 for narrow-band operation; channels A to J for wide-band operation; and 88 narrow-band companded channels for higher power operation
Bright, single window LED display for exact frequency and channel, VU meter and special function indicators. Display can be turned off to conserve power when battery operated
Audio processing system can operate companded (2:1 compression) or non-companded to accommodate a greater variety of receivers
Microprocessor automatically adjusts for wide-band channels A to J, and narrow-band channels 1 to 40
Switchable EQ circuit for superb speech intelligibility, or full range high fidelity for remote monitoring of mixer output
Balanced mic or line level input with 60 dB of control range to accommodate any audio level or can also operate from intercom feed line
Test tone generator for receiver testing and audio level referencing
The device can be rackmounted for AC or 12 V DC power
The BST-50b can accommodate a variety of remote antennas
The BST-50b is compatible with the PR-75, PR-216B 72 to 76MHz, and the PR-72b receivers

Comtek BST-50B Specs

Audio Inputs
Mic XLR, 600 ohm balanced -40 dBV (nominal)
Line XLR, >10 kohm balanced 0 dBV (nominal)
Connectors
XLR-3 female audio input connector for mic and line input
XLR-2 male power input 12 volts
BNC type RF output connector
Indicators
LED bar graph VU meter displays audio input (modulation)
Two digit alpha numeric display shows operating channel
Five digit numeric display shows operating frequency
Antenna indicator displays deficient antenna condition
Lock out indicator shows tuning has been disabled
Antenna
Telescopic antenna mounts directly into top of transmitter
BNC RF output connector for optional external antenna
FCC Compliance
Type accepted under Part 90
Power Requirements
12 V DC, 300 mA max
Freq. Response (Rec/Repro)
80Hz-10kHz
Audio Distortion
Less than 0.5% at 80% modulation
Modulation
Soft compressor type with high (25 dB) linear overload protection, attack time less than 1ms, recovery time 10ms
Gain Control
Greater than 40 dB
RF Output Power
Set for 120 mW for FCC Part 90
Frequency Stability
Better than 0.002%. digitally synthesized, crystal controlled
Modulation
Frequency: 10kHz deviation
Generators
Test tone: 400Hz .5% distortion
Operating Frequency
72.020-75.980MHz
Harmonic & Spurious Emissions
Better than 55 dB below carrier
Dimensions
6.5 x 1.8 x 5.6" (165.1 x 45.7 x 142.4mm)
Weight
2.8 lb. (1.3kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.36 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16 x 14.25 x 6.6"

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