What is the difference between solid state technology and tube technology?
The simple answer: a tube amp uses one or more vacuum tubes to amplify the signal, while a solid-state amp uses solid-state electronics (diodes, transistors, etc.) to amplify the signal. Tube transmitters usually need lots of room and use large and heavy equipment such as transformers. Solid state transmitters are small and lighter, using modules for ease of repair and removal.
Edmonton FM
2 X BE FM-10S (Primary and Backup)
Broadcast Electronics
10 Kilowatt Transmitter (Solid State)
713 lbs. (324 kg )
Calgary FM
Nautel Q20 (Primary)
20 Kilowatt Transmitter (Solid State)
1200 lbs. (545 kg)
AEL FM-25K (Backup)
American Electronic Laboratories
25 Kilowatt Transmitter (Tube)
2200 lbs.
Red Deer FM
BE FM-10S (Primary)
10 Kilowatt Transmitter (Solid State)
AEL FM-25K (Backup)
25 Kilowatt Transmitter (Tube)
Medicine Hat FM
2 X BE FM-10S (Primary and Backup)
10 Kilowatt Transmitter (Solid State)
Grande Prairie FM
BE FM-10S (Primary)
10 Kilowatt Transmitter (Solid State)
AEL FM-25K (Backup)
25 Kilowatt Transmitter (Tube)
Lethbridge FM
AEL FM-25K (Primary)
25 Kilowatt Transmitter (Tube)
BE FM-500C
BE FM-500C (Backup)
500 Watt (Solid State)
75 lbs. (34.0 kg)
Peace River FM
AEL FM-25K (Primary)
25 Kilowatt Transmitter (Tube)
BE FM-30T (Backup)
30 Kilowatt Transmitter (Tube)
3250 lbs. (1476 kg)
Drumheller FM
AEL FM-25K (Primary)
25 Kilowatt Transmitter (Tube)
TTC FMS1000 (Backup)
Television Technology Corporation
(Now Larcan-TTC)
1000 Watt Transmitter (Solid State)
300 lbs.
Fort McMurray FM
BE FM-3C (Primary)
3 Kilowatt Transmitter (Solid State)
260 lbs. (117.9 kg)
BE FM-250C (Backup)
250 Watt Exciter/Transmitter (Solid State)
53 lbs. (24 kg)
Lloydminster FM
BEXT XT-300
300 Watt Exciter/Transmitter (Solid State)
20 lbs. (9 kg)
Banff FM
BE FM-500C
500 Watt (Solid State)
Edson FM
BE FM-250C
250 Watt Exciter/Transmitter (Solid State)
Athabasca and Whitecourt FM
TTC FMS 100
100 Watt Exciter/Transmitter (Solid State)
70 lbs.
Hinton FM
TEM 07A Stereo
Tecnologie Elettronciche Milano (Italy)
25 Watt Exciter/Transmitter (Solid State)
10 lbs.