The Gates Air Flexiva 1

We just finished installing one of these units for one of our clients. This is the third one that I have dealt with in the last two years. I have to say, these transmitters are pretty cool.

Gate Air, Flexiva 1 running at 990 watts
Gate Air, Flexiva 1 running at 990 watts

We also installed a 7/8 transfer switch and a 1.5 KW test load:

New installation of transmitter, transfer switch and test load
New installation of the transmitter, transfer switch, and test load

Another view:

Transmitter installation
Transmitter installation

New transmitter rack, processor, and remote control:

New transmitter installation
New transmitter installation

The former main transmitter, the venerable BE FM1B:

Broadcast Electronics FM1B transmitter
Broadcast Electronics FM1B transmitter

View of the 7/8 inch coax going out of the transmitter room to the tower:

Coax out to tower
Coax out to the tower

Rarely, if ever, have I worked with a 7/8 rigid transmission line. Usually, it is a 1 5/8 or 3-inch line, which requires some amount of patience when installing.

Nice little transmitter site upgrade project.