Frequency channels

42 channel PLL included.

2 crystals included.
Agile version available at extra cost.
 

Antenna tuning

Field strength meter built in
Simple trimmer capacitor adjustment.

Requires multimeter, moving taps and trimmer capacitor adjustment. Technical knowledge required.

Input power control

Self-regulating. Automatically adjusts for changing environmental conditions for optimal performance. Maintains input power just within 100mW for 100% guaranteed legality.

Manual adjust standard - assist module -  extra $. Requires measuring voltages and currents and using a table to determine legal power  input.   Technical knowledge required. Input power adjustment may be accidently exceeded in violation of FCC rules.

Audio Processor

Included. Effectively increases loudness and range. Features:
Compression adjust
Modulation depth adjust
Music/voice settings choice
Treble boost choice
Processor defeat if an external processor is used.

Not included.
External unit -  extra $.

Hi-Fi frequency response

Yes - true full range with excellent low frequency response.

No - inadequate limited bandwidth coupling and modulation transformers alter the sound with diminished low frequency response.

Balanced, transformerless audio chain

Yes - having no transformers results in a more natural, cleaner sound.

No - small,  consumer-grade transformers affect the sound quality especially in the bass region.

Certification

>FCC Part 15.219
Industry Canada RSS-210

>FCC Part 15.219

Modulation Capability

+100%, -100% Built in audio processor effectively increases modulation capability without introducing changes to the sound quality.

+125%, -100% High positive modulation can introduce detrimental effects to the sound quality. Special additional processing equipment required at additonal cost.

Synchronizable

No - avoids a lot of technical support.

Yes - requires a lot of technical support.

>Networked Transmitter

Being a complete self-contained transmitter, the Procaster is ideal for use as an Internet over-the-air device.

Requires extra equipment (and install space) to achieve the same results.

>Antenna

Included - large diameter lightweight aluminum sectional design with dual mounts for durability. Not affected by strong winds. Easy to install in areas of limited access such as attics. Certified with unit.

Not included. One piece unit can be difficult to install in areas of limited access. Does not remain vertical in strong winds.

Transmitter casing

14 gauge powder-coated welded steel.

Fiberglass.

Connecting cable

Included - 50 ft of quality shielded twisted pair.

Cable - extra $.

>Shipping

Entire system including antenna ships in a single carton 36" x6" x 6"  weight 8lbs accepted by every shipper.

Long antenna – costly and awkward to ship but can be purchased at local store.

Lightning Protection

>Yes

Yes

Ease of setup

Simple - no technical knowledge required.

More complicated - technical knowledge required.

Audio comparison

Full, rich balanced sound exceeds performance of high quality AM receivers.

Requires bass boost to compensate for poor low frequency performance.

List price comparison

$695 for complete system.

$978 + cost of additional audio processing equipment.