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KKMO(AM) in Seattle can date itself all the way back to the early 1920s. It’s most recent news features new transmitters and a refurbishment of its transmission infrastructure. A 6 kW Broadcast Electronics AM-6A was selected as the on-air transmitter while a 1 kW BE AM-1A added as the backup.
Jess Ortega, president of integrator Broadcast Engineering Services, contractor for the job, said, “BE’s AM Series transmitters produce superior audio quality, improved coverage and the Class E power modules deliver energy efficiency, which substantially lowers overall operational expenses for KKMO.”
Broadcast Electronics CEO Rich Redmond said, “The AM Series offers excellent energy efficiency, rock solid reliability and an all-new user interface with HTML5 web GUI, extensive event logging, programmable time/date power change and powerful SNMPv3 connectivity.”
Ortega also addressed an infrastructure upgrade. “In addition to the transmitter installation, there was extensive repair work required on the transmit antenna system, the tower crew did a fabulous job. The antenna system was restored to original design/license specifications and the BE transmitter performed perfectly.”
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