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ISS Introduces License-Free Radio Station for Government, Nonprofit & Individual Applications
This inexpensive little system. dubbed InfOspot, emits 100 milliwatts of power (for full quality vehicle radio reception in a quarter-mile range) and offers many advantages. For example: no FCC license requirement, music and commercial content in addition to public service/safety info, computer control, use of any AM frequency between 530 and 1700 kHz, convenient antenna and digital message player locate-ability for ease of use and more. See this webpage.

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Calaveras County Public Health Department in San Andreas, California, Wins ISS' RadioSTAT Giveaway
On December 15, 2009, Colleen Tracy's winning number was drawn at random from 228 qualifying entries. She directs County Health Department efforts and entered the giveaway at a 2009 public health summit. The gift is valued at more than $10,535.

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President Obama Signs FY2010 DHS Appropriations Bill
October 2009 - the President signed Homeland Security Appropriations Bill HR2892 for FY2010 (PL 111-83). This means guidelines for FY2010 grants can be published. In the new bill, Emergency Management Performance grants were increased to $340 million. See ISS "Emergency Funding Resources" webpage.

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Update Broadcasts even when Cell/Telephones are Down
During loss of computer, cell or telephone broadcast control, ISS' new two-way redundant control option keeps ALERT AM stations up via user-provided, push-to-talk style transceivers. The option operates with the same protocols as regular ALERT AM cell/telephone control, ensuring continued operation even when other modes go down.


Airports	Bridges & Points of Entry	Colleges & Universities	Emergency Management

Events & Attractions	Historic Sites	Industries	Military

Nonprofit Groups	Parking Areas	Parks	Public Health

Recreation Areas	Scenic Byways & Corridors	Traffic Control	Visitor Information

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Public Agencies Find Creative Applications for Portable Radio Stations
A big county, public health POD, state homeland security region, hospital, federal fire agency and more employ new RadioSTAT stations. See highlights.

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City and Historic Lighthouse Group Help Visitors "See the Light" with Radio
Up and down the Lake Michigan Shore near Ludington, Michigan, "Light Talk 1610" information radio tells travelers how to locate three 1800's era lighthouses and gives historic details as well as hours and dates each lighthouse is open for tours. See details.

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ISS Customers Who Join AAIRO Get Free Recording Services
Operators and licensees are banding together in the new nonprofit American Association of Information Radio Operators (AAIRO). AAIRO's mission helps ensure "best in class" information radio stations across the country. Membership is free to TIS station managers. AAIRO now has over 270 members. In support, ISS customers who join AAIRO get free broadcast recording services. See details at this webpage.

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Andersonville National Historic Site Increases Visitorship 14%
Two strategically placed Information Stations steer I-75 motorists to Andersonville's site. Billboards encourage them to tune in. Another station at the entrance welcomes and offers specifics. See case study.

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Ventura County (in LA Area) Allays Contagion with RadioSTAT
Los Angeles area health needs led to development of the RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Advisory Radio Station. Each station can quickly be moved into position in an emergency and operate from a fixed location at other times. County officials also use RadioSTAT for drive-thru clinics and bilingual applications. See the story.