| Publisher: Information Station Specialists |
| Post-Pulse Public Communications |
| Radio: a
Survivable Asset Should a Community Need to Navigate an Electromagnetic Pulse Attack |
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| Graphic by Antishock, Shutterstock |
| The overflight of
the Chinese surveillance balloon has emergency managers
considering how they will speak to the public should an
electromagnetic pulse (EMP) cripple power, telecommunications
or internet infrastructure. Once a possibility
discussed mainly within the tin foil hat crowd, the recent
demonstration of the ease with which a
high-altitude device can enter our airspace has
brought the topic to the forefront for safety officials.
Research generally has painted a dim picture of the
survivability of unprotected electronics after a pulse
event. But the scenario would vary widely. Factors that favor component survival include . . .
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| RadioSTAT Portable Electronics Case |
| Because the system can be kept off-line and protected in a simple EMP protection bag and because most radio receivers today are in cars, which may have a certain amount of natural immunity due to shielding and other factors, the question of protectability has been posed. As a response, manufacturer Information Station Specialists now offers EMP protection solutions for the RadioSTAT System, available for new systems and for after-market upgrades. |
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| New EMP Protection Bag
for RadioSTAT Electronics Case |
| Contact Bill Baker for more information. |
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| Riders round a curve in the Queen's Cup Steeplechase near Charlotte, NC. |
| Photo courtesy of Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation |
| Finishing Strong |
| Special Event Radio Stations Mitigate Communication Snafu's for Major Venues |
| CHARLOTTE, NC: The
2022 Queen's Cup Steeplechase Race was a thundering
success for the horses and jockeys and almost all of the
patrons. But an unexpected cellular network overload
made it obvious to organizers and safety officials that
when that element stumbles out of the gate, it can take
a lot down with it. “The outage caused an emergency issue for medical and fire apparatus just with getting people onto the race grounds,” Chairman Bill Price told The Source. “The 2022 event became a traffic nightmare.” Incoming patrons count on their GPS systems for directions and can become disoriented if that service would be disrupted. So this year, event organizers will operate an EventCAST Radio System on 1620 AM in parallel with their other communication systems to make sure everyone is on the same page, no matter what. Price stated, “With a 3-mile radius, the EventCAST station will be a great way to communicate a variety of things to patrons that will make their trip in and their access to the gate easier.” |
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| Virtually everyone
has a car radio right in front of them, which allows
attendees across a spectrum of technical abilities to
receive parking, traffic and event background
information in advance of their arrival.
Hear an
example recorded at Orlando's Hamcation Amateur Radio
Convention. The EventCAST System can also be employed to transmit live public address audio during an event. The Queen's Cup will broadcast the call of the races and will have the capability to make instant announcements if needed. The nearby Town of Mineral Springs, North Carolina, will hold the FCC license for the radio service. Last year, 313 Entertainment, which manages Pine Knob and two other amphitheaters in the greater Detroit area, provided three separate EventCAST Systems for concert attendees on 1640 AM in cooperation Oakland County Emergency Management. 2022 was the 50th anniversary of the Pine Knob Music Theater, where the radio service was used to set the theme for their summer of celebration. If an emergency (traffic, cellular, safety, severe weather, etc.) were to occur at an event, EventCAST Systems provide an efficient way to apprise patrons, who can be instructed what to do, and especially how to make an orderly exit. Emergency messages can be kept on hand for instant insertion and broadcast by security personnel. |
| Rock Radio Resurfaces |
| Industry Pro Employs Short-Range Radio to Encourage Driver Safety |
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| There's a lot to know if you're arriving at a gravel pit or a cement plant with your truck, and it’s your very first time. One leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials in the US is broadcasting safety regulations to arriving truck drivers so they are more prepared when they enter their gates. The company is utilizing the InfOspot AM Radio Transmitter System to generate the broadcasts at US locations that number in the hundreds. |
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| The
InfOspot AM Radio Transmitter System with Range Extender Outdoor Antenna and Tuner |
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“The InfOspot AM Radio transmitter
is a robust design, is easy for us to set up, and allows
us to broadcast messages with impressive clarity, ”states
the company’s
Environmental Health and Safety Manager. “These
transmitters at each of our sites will help ensure
customer, contractor, and employee safety for years to
come.” |
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