Founded in 1983, Information Station Specialists is the nation's sole domestically owned source for Information Radio Station and Advisory Sign systems that allow public agencies to broadcast safety and service messages to motorists.
 
     

 

 
  Technical Specifications  
   
 
Broadcast Control ELECTRONICS

Transmitter

  • 0-10-watt operation, Class D, high efficiency output; internal components rated to 3 times operating wattage, utilizing 2 output devices.
  • Federal Communications Commission certified for Travelers Information Service in the United States under Part 90.242., Certification Number B7MTR-6000TIS-WB.
  • Approved for US Military use.
  • Single-board design with all RF, power and audio circuitry.
  • Integral LED wattage and VU reference meters.
  • Remote broadcast monitoring control.
  • Synthesized frequency selection, compander-style audio processing.
  • Defeat-able LED operation to save power.
  • 24V DC, fully regulated power supply.
  • 530 to 1700 kHz AM frequency range.
  • Frequency stability +/-20 Hz.
  • Continuously adjustable power and audio modulation controls, externally accessible on front panel.
  • Tune-able series filter on RF output.
  • Audio distortion: less than 1.2%, 100 Hz to 3 kHz.
  • Noise level: 70 dB below 95% modulation level, 100 Hz to 3 kHz.
  • Modulation: 99%, -40 dB to +20 dB.
  • Temperature: -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.
  • Humidity: 95% (non-condensing).
  • External audio, power and synchronization inputs.
  • External PL-259 UHF style RF output and 1/4” audio headphone output driven by detector circuit to provide positive modulation indication.
  • Rack, panel or shelf-mountable cabinet.
  • Slim-line design (7.5 inches high by 17 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep) and 4 pounds.
  • Mean time between failure: in excess of 60 years.
  • Estimated product life: in excess of 30 years.
  • Power surge arrestor: high speed, high capacity.
  • IPC-610 certified.
  • Manufactured in compliance with Class-3 wavesolder standards.
 

 

 

  Test Equipment
  • Wattmeter and dummy load for antenna tuning and system diagnosis.
 
  USB-MP3 Digital Message Player
  • Local operation.
  • Message loading: removable USB flash drives; drag-and-drop MP3 files from PC/laptop USB port.
  • 6 flash drives, 1 GB each, provided.
  • File format: MP3.
  • Memory storage: internal 11 MB.
  • Compatibility: Microsoft Windows computer operating system.
  • Recording time: 2,000 minutes per flash drive.
  • Up to 1,023 messages, auto rotation.
  • Message sizes: variable.
  • Message order: sequential message play based on file order.
  • Memory format: “Flash” - no battery backup required.
  • Audio outputs: 8 or 600 ohms.
  • Auto reboot on power outage.
  • Power: 12 VDC.
 
  Live Mic
  • Sure vocal microphone, 20-foot cable, XLR connectors.
  • Live mic jack/switch.
 
  Portable Shock Case
  • Shock and Mil-spec certified waterproof.
  • Indoor or outdoor use.
  • Weather-resistant power and coaxial ports.
  • Key lockable.
  • Low-profile, retractable pull handle.
  • Built-in wheels.
  • Gasket-protected front and rear doors.
  • Snap-down, trigger latches.
  • Electronics pre-installed, rack mounted (front).
  • Internal black Cadura Nylon microphone/cable/flash drive pouches (rear).
  • External AC and coaxial connectors.
  • Size: 28.25" wide 23" high by 30.5" deep with doors on or 21" deep with doors off; 68 pounds.
 
 
antenna and Grounding System

Antenna

  • Whip-style antenna, between 15 and 25 feet long; maximum 2.0-inch OD, tapering to 0.5 inch.
  • Aluminum construction, black finish color to discourage ice buildup; UV resistant finish; architectural anodization process #801.
  • Stainless-steel tuning tip and assembly hardware.
  • Wind rating: Antennas 1230 kHz and above 100 MPH; 80 MPH with 1/4 radial ice; antennas 1220 kHz and below 80 MPH; 50 MPH with 1/4 radial ice.
  • Total antenna system weight: 18-20 pounds depending upon antenna needed for frequency.
  • Stowed size: 1-by-1-by-6-foot area.

Portable Antenna Stand and Arrestor

  • Antenna stand: folding, quick-erect, aluminum; 26 pounds, 65 by 11 by 9 inches.
  • Antenna mounts and hardware.
  • 4 empty sandbags for weighting the antenna stand.
  • Integrated RF lightning arrestor:
  • Capacity: 50,000-amps surge.

  • Clamping speed: fewer than 2.5 nS.

  • 2 UHF connectors.

  • Aluminum flange ground connection.

Groundplane

  • Patented, factory-assembled, flexible antenna groundplane (30 elements, 10-foot radius).

Coaxial Cable

  • 2 sections, 50 feet each, 50 ohm with joining connector.

Carrying Sleeves

  • 2 black Cadura Nylon carrying bags with straps: 1 for antenna, 1 for coaxial cable and groundplane.

Setup Tools

  • Includes 10-inch crescent wrench, 12-inch crescent wrench, 1/8-inch hex wrench, 7/16-nut driver, slotted screwdriver.
 

 

 

 
Overall Station Specifics

Weight

  • 120.5 pounds.

Utilities Required

  • 110-volt AC, single-phase/50/60 Hz, less than 1 amp AC operating current (20A breaker).

Training Materials

  • Illustrated instructions.
  • Training DVD.
 
 
 
System Options

Audio Management Software for Customer-Provided PC or Laptop:

  • Intel Pentium 4 (1.4 GHz for DV, 3.4 GHz for HDV); Intel Centrino; Intel Xeon (dual Xeon 2.8 GHz processors for HD); or Intel Core Dueo or compatible processor (SSE2-enabled processor required for AMD systems).

  • Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified support for 32-bit editions only).

  • 512 MB of RAM (1 GB for DV playback, 2 GB for HDV and HD playback).

  • 10 GB of available hard-disk space (when used with Loopology DVD).

  • DVD drive.

  • 1280 by 900 monitor resolution with 32-bit video card and 16 MB of VRAM.

  • Microsoft DirectX or ASIO compatible sound card.
     

Mic/Headset for recording.

  • USB behind-the-head stereo headset, compatible with Windows and Macintosh.
  • Speaker driver size: 36 mm diameter.

  • Speaker frequency response: 20 Hz-20kHz.

  • Microphone frequency response: 100 Hz to 8 kHz.

  • Cable length: 9.5 feet (3.5 mm plugs).

  • Plug into sound card.

Vertical Profile Antenna System (for Fixed-Location Operation).

Antenna Height Extender to increase signal strength 70%, useful for areas challenged by terrain, interference or obstructions.

Additional Flash Drives.

 
 
Companion Product
 
 
Service Array

Technical support services

  • Click here for an overview of ISS tech services.

Illustrated instruction manual

  • Installation, operation and maintenance instructions.
  • Drawings.
 
 
Related Links
  • Complete RadioSTAT Overview (specs, planning steps, options and pricing) PDF.

  • Exclusive Features webpage

 
 
 
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3368 88th Avenue, PO Box 51, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, 49464-0051
Phone 616.772.2300, Fax 2966,
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US Patents: PowerPlane "Flex" Factory-Assembled Groundplane (#5,495,261), Vertical Profile Antenna System (#7,027,008)
US Pending Patent: RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Radio Station (#12/616,852)

Registered Trademarks: ALERT AM®, PowerPlane®, RoadRunnR®, StationMaster®, Stylized ®

Pending Trademarks: RadioSTAT and SignalcastIP

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