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Compact News Trucks

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Urban efficiency — Multimedia reporting

Designed for efficiency and a nondescript profile in any urban enviroment, AMT’s unobtrusive Compact News Truck conversions provide multimedia journalists and CNG platforms with the ultimate in low-cost, low-profile news gathering. Compact News Trucks are a great ergonomic alternative to full-size News Vans by offering today’s reporters and MMJ’s with inverter systems and edit desks in an affordable, modular approach.

Sports utility vehicles have an iconic off-road worthiness, and AMT brings that 4×4 nimbleness to the broadcast industry outfitted with mobile weather systems, Ku/Ka-iP satellite links, CNG (cellular bonding), and live mobile radar systems. Perfect for storm chasers and multimedia reporting, AMT’s Compact News Trucks turns “low-cost” into “challenge accepted”!

AMT’s Compact News Trucks offer the ultimate in affordable urban reporting.

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Compact News Trucks

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Start building your Compact News Truck by selecting the base make and model vehicle of your choice. We offer a wide range of chassis options to best suite your unique news gathering, storm chasing, and traffic reporting needs. After you select the chassis option, you will be directed to a vehicle build page where you may select functional options like Transmission Mode(s) and Technology add-ons, as well as additional Vehicle Options and Alterations.

Choose your preferred model below and we’ll get you  READY TO ROLL!

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When you need to be on the air from anywhere, your mobile broadcast equipment is your lifeline. AMT designs and builds mobile communication vehicles with easy-to-use system integration that gets new-age tech on the streets. Built by broadcast engineers — we understand the mission.

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MVP-E POWER SYSTEMS Battery

MVP-E™ Lithium LiFePO4

Battery System

This innovative power system, named the MVP-E™ Power System, employs a 12V high amp alternator, 12V Mil-Spec LiFePO4 Lithium battery, a PREMIUM critical Inverter/Charger and a real time battery management/LCD control/monitoring system which displays power load and capacity data and provides all day — without the engine running!

Compact 4-Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

All of our popular Compact SUV chassis options are available in 4-wheel drive. Snow, ice, rocks, and other potentially dangerous driving conditions become easily manageable with 4WD. Simply a must for many first responder or “Chaser” broadcast vehicles. Compact News Trucks with 4WD benefit from improved traction and control.

Rack-Ready Compact News Truck

Rack Ready or Turnkey

(Specific to Chassis)

Depending on your chosen chassis, AMT’s Compact News Trucks come equipped with various levels of rack space. Design the perfect Rack-Ready cockpit and get your ideal place for on-the-road editing.

Ultra-Compact Build

Ultra-compact SUVs make excellent Cellular News Gathering vehicles or Enhanced Crew Cars with live capability. Design is only limited by your imagination!

Reversible conversion for resale or lease

Reversible Conversion

AMT’s Compact News Trucks are made to be flexible and inexpensive as the ultimate in affordable urban reporting. As such, all modifications can lead to a completely reversible conversion that allows for leased vehicles.

1.2kW - 5kW Power System

1.2-5kW
Power Systems

With a power output of 1.2 – 5kW, AMT uses a Premium Inverter System in all of our vehicles. Paired with AMT’s exclusive MVP-E™ Lithium LiFePO4 Battery Systems, that means up to 10 hours of power — even with the vehicle turned off!

Exterior LED Scene Lights

Exterior LED
Scene Lights

Available in different styles and locations, Exterior LED Scene Lights can be applied to your build has the most efficient way to light up any area on the job.

Heavy Duty Suspension Kit

Heavy-Duty
Suspension Kit

AMT offers custom exterior modifications that raise the overall height of the vehicle, providing additional undercarriage clearance and heavy-duty suspension support. A heavy duty suspension/lift kit will allow your build to navigate over the toughest terrain to get the job done from anywhere (request a specific height in the other requests section).

Interior LED Lighting

Interior LED Lighting

Interior modifications are almost endless, but the difference is in the details. Extensive use of premium LED Lighting on the interior and exterior of the platform not only illuminates the work area but does it with less power draw to provide the maximum usable power from the inverter systems for critical equipment.

Storage Shelving

Storage Shelving

Storage shelving options are as limitless and unique as your station’s requirements. Shelving can be adapted to house large screens for pull-out display (screen size only limited by your vehicle model and modifications), boxes for safe equipment storage, and flatbed sliders for bulkier equipment transportation.

ENG, DSNG, IPNG Capable

ENG / DSNG / IPNG Capable

AMT’s Broadcast Vans and Trucks are designed to embrace the substantial changes being made in the electronic and digital satellite news gathering world. Whether you need Satellite, Microwave or Cellular Bonding, we have you covered. We’ll outfit your fleet with the best in the industry!

News Van

Camera Storage Locker

(rear or main compartment)

Storage options are as limitless and unique as your station’s requirements… but a popular option is our camera storage locker. We’ll install customized lockers in your News Truck for safe equipment storage (give us the specs in the “other requests” section).

Storage Options

Storage options are as limitless and unique as your station’s requirements. Custom Cabinets and Shelving can be adapted to provide secure equipment storage and supplies. Clutter inside the work area or rear storage area is a thing of the past. Talk to your AMT representative about your needs. We have literally hundreds of options available.