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Fixed-Location Information Radio Stations

Licensed, 10-watt radio stations used by government agencies in emergencies, for visitor information and travel-related services. Noncommercial voice content. Wrap-around services: licensing, installation, training and message recording.
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RadioSAFE Wide Area Emergency Radio Broadcast Systems

Enhanced signal coverage that can be critical in public emergencies. These systems utilize the HPR.0990 High Efficiency Antenna from a fixed location, and with special FCC authority, can blanket more square miles than conventional information radio stations.

Hand-Portable Information Radio Stations

Information radio stations that operate from fixed locations or can easily be deployed if needed in the field. Both licensed and license-free versions are available.
VoiceStar 

Trailer-Mounted Information Radio Stations

Information radio stations on wheels. Available with or without changeable message signs. Solar/AC powered for extended runtime with wireless message management. VoiceStar may operate fixed when not in the field.

License-Free Radio Stations

Customizable, license-free stations that anyone can use, including agencies, nonprofits, individuals and educational entities. May include music and commercial content.
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EventCAST Rental Radio Stations

Rentable stations for events, emergencies, signal testing or while permanent stations are being installed. Services can include licensing, onsite setup and message recording.

Signs 

Advisory Signage

An array of sign solutions to announce the presence of a radio signal or to convey virtually any information to the public.
 AMReady 

AMReady Broadcast Components

Products and services to help keep licensed AM radio broadcast stations on the air during emergencies. Quick-deploy antennas, accessories, groundplanes, transmitters, custom kits and rental equipment.
 The Lowdown 

The Lowdown: a 630 Meter Antenna for Amateur Radio

This new antenna and its accessories offers amateur radio enthusiasts a convenient way to communicate on 630 meters.

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Information Radio Station is a generic term synonymous with Travelers Information Station (TIS), Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) / Highway Information Systems & Low Power Radio Stations (LPR). Operation of the stations is governed by FCC Part 90.242 Rules. A FCC license is required. Information Radio Stations may be fixed or portable. Subcomponents may include transmitter, antenna and ground system, digital voice player, wattmeter, cabinet with conventional or Corbin locks, lightning arrestors for RF, power and telephone lines, coaxial cable. Most stations employ black maximized antennas to discourage ice accumulation and security measures to prevent unauthorized program access. Options include synchronization, battery backup, solar power, remote programming by local, network or telco, multi-station audio distribution via RF or LAN / WAN or wireless network.