Applications And Options - Crown FM5 User Manual

1.2 Applications and Options

Crown transmitters are designed for versatility in applications. The FM5 can be used as a
stand-alone transmitter and in nearcast applications. The following discussion describes
these applications further.
Model numbers describe the configuration of the product (which has to do with its intended
purpose) and the RF output power which you can expect.
The number portion of the name represents the maximum RF output power. The FM5 gen-
erates up to 5 watts of RF output power
The FM5 is the standard or transmitter configuration. In this configuration, the product
includes the following components (functions):
 RF Exciter & Stereo Generator
 RF Low-Pass filter
 RF Amplifier
 Power Supply
Power Supply
Illustration 1–2 Standard (Transmitter) Configuration
Getting Acquainted
RF Exciter & Stereo Generator
RF Amplifier
RF Low Pass
Filtering
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