Aruba Model Digital Radio
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Welcome to the world of FMeXtra™ Digital Radio. The FMeXtra digital radio employs the most advanced digital technology from Digital Radio Express, Inc. (DRE), a Silicon Valley Company. FMeXtra technology provides radio broadcasters worldwide the opportunity to broadcast simultaneously with the regular FM analog broadcast program multiple digital channels offering superior audio quality, special programs not normally available on regular FM broadcasts and many other new features and benefits not possible with regular FM analog technology. FMeXtra is just that, it provide extra programs and features beyond the single FM program offered today with the regular FM broadcasting technology.

The FMeXtra radio provides the following features:
• Receives any standard FM stereo broadcast…worldwide
• Receives FMeXtra Broadcasts on Stations Broadcasting FMeXtra programs
• Superior Digital Audio Quality and Improved Standard FM Audio
• Digital Optical Output, .Play digital directly into optical speakers; eliminates noise associated with normal speaker
• USB Port….keeps your radio current as new features/benefits are introduced. Download updates over internet.
• Satellite Speaker Accessory Available.
• Stereo Headphone Output
• Conditional Access…Select Radios Receive Private Programming.
Coming in future models:
• MPEG 4 Player….Play your own music library via SD Card

Receiver Characteristics and Specifications

Inputs: DC Power Jack (2.1mm) 12 volt supply input/ 300mA typical
Antenna Input Jack F connector
Smart Card (SC) Reads Cards of ISO Std 7816
Full Size Smart Card
USB Connector Standard Series B USB connector
(Updates Only Use at Present)
Aux Input
 
Outputs: Head Phone Jack
Line Output
Speaker Output Additional Speaker Option Available
Fiber Optic Transmit Module Conforms to JEITA Std CP-1201
 
Operating Temperature Range -20º C to +50º C  
Antenna Input FM Mode (50 ohm system) 3 VSWR max  
Receiver Frequency Range U.S.A. (MHz) 87.7 to 107.9
Europe (MHz) 87.5 to 108.0
Eastern Europe (MHz) 64.0 to 74.0
Japan(MHz) 76.0 to 90.0
 
 

 

FM Specifications @ 25º C

 
Parameter Test Condition Typical
Sensitivity RF Input Level for 30dB SINAD
Delta f = 75kHz
5 dBuV
S+N/ N RF Input Level =30dBuV 60dB
Selectivity Desired Frequency=26dBuV, delta f =75kHz
Audio = 1kHz, delta carrier = ±200kHz
30dBuV
THD + N RF Input = 60dBuV
Delta f = 75kHKz
Audio = 1kHz
- 55dB