Power Output | Regional broadcasting | Industry: 500W (FCC Part 15) | Base: 500W (FCC Part 15) | Advanced: 1000W (FCC Part 74)▲▲ |
| | (Industry standard for small stations) | (Matches industry baseline) | (Double power for extended coverage) |
| | | Higher power enables 50KM+ range (Advanced) | Advanced requires commercial licensing (▲▲ vs Base) |
Coverage Range | City-wide transmission | Industry: 30KM (at 500W) | Base: 30KM | Advanced: 50KM▲▲ |
| | (Typical for 500W transmitters) | (Standard urban reach) | (50KM+ with optimal antenna) |
| | | Base suffices for mid-sized cities | Advanced needs taller antenna for full potential (▲▲) |
Audio Quality | High-fidelity broadcasts | Industry: Stereo (ITU-R BS.450-7) | Base: Stereo (ITU-R BS.450-7) | Advanced: Stereo + dynamic range (AES3)▲ |
| | (Basic stereo compliance) | (Meets broadcast standards) | (Richer sound for music/voice clarity) |
| | | Base meets FCC requirements | Advanced adds cost for premium audio (▲) |
Durability & Material | Harsh environments | Industry: Plastic/steel (IP54) | Base: Aluminum (IP55)▲ | Advanced: Aluminum + MIL-STD-810G▲▲ |
| | (Basic weather resistance) | (Improved dust/water protection) | (Withstands extreme temps/vibrations) |
| | | Base ideal for indoor use | Advanced adds 20% weight for ruggedness (▲▲) |
Heat Dissipation | Continuous operation | Industry: Passive cooling (45°C max) | Base: Enhanced passive (40°C)▲ | Advanced: Active cooling + vents (35°C)▲▲ |
| | (Standard for low-power units) | (Reduces overheating risks) | (Maintains stable temps under load) |
| | | Base avoids fan noise | Advanced adds minor fan hum (▲▲) |
Integration | Studio setups | Industry: Standalone units | Base: 19-inch rack mount▲ | Advanced: 19-inch + standardized rails▲▲ |
| | (Requires custom mounting) | (Fits standard racks) | (Plug-and-play with broadcast systems) |
| | | Base simplifies installation | Advanced reduces space for multi-unit setups (▲▲) |