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Step 1: Order a frequency
search.
Contact ISS to order a frequency
search. Just provide the geographic area where the
system might be operated. This no-charge service
includes the license-application work, as well, once
you decide to move forward. ISS will develop a list
of available AM frequencies and send it to you with
our suggestions and instructions on how to monitor
them.
Step 2: Survey onsite
listening.
Survey the highways where listening is required with
an automobile digital AM radio tuned to your
candidate frequencies. Monitor all of the candidate
frequencies throughout the listening areas at least
once during daylight hours and at least once after
dark. Report your results to ISS, using the short
form provided.
Step 3: Choose an operating
location for coverage.
Use a map to select a portable operating
location for RadioSTAT such that a 3-mile-radius
circle fully encompasses the highways requiring
coverage. The signal will usually carry 3-5 miles
and be heard much farther away on some radios, but
the strongest part of the signal will always be in
this radius. If a specific highway or intersection
is critically important to cover, consider locations
immediately adjacent to the roadway. Mark the map to
show the area within which the antenna should be
located to meet your coverage goals. Consider where
signs will be placed to announce to motorists
entering the area that the signal is available.
Step 4: Choose a specific
location for your RadioSTAT station.
For best coverage, the immediate location
should be free of tall objects that will "crowd" or
overshadow the antenna. This includes tall
buildings, trees, terrain features, lighting, power
and communication poles and towers, overpasses and
highway signs. Make certain that there is a
20'-by-20' area of open ground to set up the
station's antenna and deploy the portable
groundplane.
NOTE: Steps 3 & 4 apply also to planning a fixed,
semi-permanent location for operation of the
RadioSTAT station during non-emergency times.
Step 5: Fill out the FCC
License Application Questionnaire.
Request from ISS the RadioSTAT FCC
License Questionnaire, which gives ISS the
information needed to prepare and submit the 10-year
FCC license application on your behalf. On the
questionnaire, you are asked to provide information
on your antenna operating territory and any
fixed locations, your frequency choice and required names
and addresses. The FCC typically takes 3 to 6 months
to process it and grant the authorization. While
waiting for the 10-year license to be granted, you
may procure the equipment, if you wish. See pricing
for FCC licensing on
this webpage.
IMPORTANT: You must have a FCC license in hand to
operate. Special Temporary Licenses (STA) might also
be available from the FCC, if immediate operation is
required. ISS will assist you in requesting it. The
FCC grants these licenses as secondary to standard
AM broadcast stations.
Step 6: Consider equipment,
options and services.
Download a complete RadioSTAT overview with
specs, planning steps, options and pricing. If you
have questions or would like a formal quote,
email Bill Baker.
Be sure to let him which product you're interested
as well as your contact info.
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