HD Radio Ahead

HD Radio® Broadcasting in Your Future?

Maybe you’re launching an HD station for the first time. Or increasing the power of your existing digital signal, or adding multiplexed channels. Maybe you just want to know that the investment you’re making today can get you to digital someday.

Nautel has you covered, thanks to our field-proven, high performance HD Radio solutions, and ongoing R&D in digital radio technology.

About HD Radio

HD Radio is Xperi’s “in-band on-channel” (IBOC) digital radio technology that lets broadcasters build digital capabilities without sacrificing their established analog frequency and audience.

Start by simply adding a high-quality digital copy of your existing analog content to your FM or AM transmitted signal. Analog listeners will see no change, but customers with digital receivers will now receive the high-quality digital signal. Signal fading, static, hisses, and pops will be a thing of the past. And HD Radio is all FREE for consumers, just like today’s analog AM and FM radio.

FM broadcasters can choose to add up to three new digital channels and new digital data content, all on your original station frequency. Data services such as displayed song and artist information, weather and traffic alerts, and more will revolutionize the way your customers experience AM and FM radio.

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HD MultiCast+

Nautel HD MultiCast+ is for radio stations wanting the simplest, affordable system to let their listeners enjoy HD Radio. The all-in-one solution reduces complexity and cost, and is built on a high performance, extensible 2 RU platform. Features include multi-channel audio card, GPS receiver, and Nautel Reliable HD Transport, plus up to two optional Orban 1101e audio cards. User-configurable as Importer/Exporter, Exporter, or Importer. NEW: Omnia for Nautel software audio processor for HD channels. The software is pre-installed, just purchase the license that matches your needs.

Nautel’s HD Radio Highlights

  • HD Radio Single Frequency Networks (SFN)
  • Award-winning, experimental technology HD Multiplex – a spectrally- and energy-efficient all-digital radio
  • Highest hybrid IBOC efficiency for GV Series with HD spectrum/efficiency optimizer, dynamic RDS scrolling, and oscilloscope instrumentation
  • First to deliver HD Radio MER instrumentation
  • Patented HD PowerBoost Gen4 for hybrid peak/crest reduction.

  • Asymmetrical HD sidebands, included free
  • HD Reliable Transport for enhanced HD Radio feed
  • Ultra-linear transmitter designs
  • Robust solid-state digital components
  • Simple upgrade paths enable migration to digital when ready
  • Single-cabinet, solid-state transmitters with power outputs of over 36 kW in -14 dB hybrid mode and over 26 kW for -10 dB
  • AUI with built-in instrumentation for optimal HD Radio signal