Broadcast Electronics history

One of the largest broadcast equipment manufacturer in the United States, BE is a global company that has influenced every major radio milestone since 1959.

In 1965 BE introduces the first multi-deck tape cartridge machine, Model 605/610.

In 1970 product offerings expand to include mixing consoles, turntables and other essential radio studio products.

In 1977 company relocates to Quincy, Illinois.

In 1978 BE introduced a pioneering radio automation system, the Control 16, a microprocessor-based program control systems utilizing tape cartridge and open reel tape hardware.

In 1979 First range FM exciters and transmitters receives accolades for providing new standards of reliability and performance.

In 1989 AudioVAULT, a computer-based radio automation system, with audio content on hard drives leads the digital conversion of radio studio operations.

In 1990 BE begins delivery of AM transmitter.

In 1994 BE acquires Marti Electronics, maker of radio studio-to-transmitter interconnect and wireless remote broadcast equipment with powerful brand.

In 1995 BE completes phase-out of analog studio products to focus on computer-assisted audio and data content creation and management.

In 2003 BE is the first company to market with HD Radio products, setting the technology and performance standards upon which other HD Radio products are judged.

In 2005 BE acquires The Radio Experience, developer of hardware, software and services for creation, management and broadcast via analog FM, HD Radio and webcasting.

In the same year BE announces the upgrade to ISO 9001:2008

In 2009 BE celebrates 50 years and introduced a new low power line of FM transmitters, the STX LP, with breakthrough size and design.

During the following years BE announces some new products: in 2011 the XPi 10 esp Embedded Exporter.

In 2013 the FM 40T 40kW FM Tube Transmitter.