Compliance |
Requires FCC license granted to local government or health agency (FCC Rules Part 90.242) or by NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) for federal government agency, or by US Military. |
Components |
Transmitter (TR.6000 HQ 5.0)- FCC certified for Travelers' Information (TIS) radio applications (Certification B7MTR-6000TIS-WB).
- Manufactured in the USA.
- 0-10 watt operation, Class D, duel output devices.
- Approved for military and federal agencies use on 510-530 kHz, 1610-1710 kHz - Certification J/F 12/07677.
- Synthesized frequency selection.
- Frequency stability +/-20 Hz.
- Frequency range: 530 to 1710 kHz AM.
- 5000 Hz audio bandwidth with limiting.
- Power and audio control relays.
- Internal monitor speaker with volume control.
- 24V DC; power consumption 36 watts.
- 19” rack mount, 1 RU.
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NOAA Weather Radio Receiver (Model WX.6001)- Receives all 7 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) weather frequencies. (162.400 MHz-162.550 MHz).
- 19" rack mount.
- Activates audio output upon receipt of National Weather Service 1050 MHz alert tone.
- Receiver sensitivity: 0.4μV for 12 dB SINAD.
- Stores most recent alert message (up to 4 minutes) in flash memory for local speaker replay.
- 600-ohm output, manual and auto-scan tuning; integral speaker / volume control.
- External antenna, cut for the EAS/NWS weather radio frequencies and mount with threaded UHF connector, balun and weatherproof gasket.
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Wattmeter (SX.200)
See TechTalk's "Troubleshooting with a Wattmeter" article.- Analog.
- Design: passive, inline.
- Insertion loss: 0.15 dB maximum.
- Switch between forward and reflected power measurements.
- Metering: 5, 20 and 200 watt scales.
- Peak envelope power and average power displays.
- UHF/SO239 connectors for antenna and transmitter coax.
- 50-ohm impedance.
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AM Radio Antenna (ANXX)
See TechTalk article "Radio Antenna Siting." - Frequency range: 530-1710 kHz.
- Center-loaded, vertical, whip.
- Vertically polarized.
- Omni directional (0-360).
- Anodized aluminum finish.
- Adjustable tip for precise tuning.
- Power: up 100 Watts Carrier (1700 kHz) with 100% modulation. Less at lower frequencies and for modulation types that exceed 100% positive.
- Radiation efficiency: 24 mV/m/km; Ref 1KW: (530 kHz) to 110 mV/m/km (1700 kHz). 30' tip height above ground on a 20’ metal support pole or tower with 32-element groundplane.
- Bandwidth (3:1 SWR): 530 kHz: 5 kHz; 1710 kHz: 10.4 kHz.
- Temperature endurance: -40°C. to 85°C.
- Wind endurance: 80 miles per hour with ¼” of ice.
- Overall assembled length: varies with frequency, i.e., 297” for 530 kHz, 129” for 1700 kHz.
- Split-type mounts with stainless-steel hardware kit; masts, stands; lightning arrestors; enclosures.
- RF exposure separation: 1-meter minimum recommended.
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FlexPlane Preassembled Groundplane
See TechTalk article "Underground Power: Why Antenna Grounding Is Important, How It Works and Is Installed."- Radial elements: 32.
- Element lengths: 10' and 25'.
- Radial wires: 14 AWG, stranded copper (19-27 AWG strands per wire), insulated (black).
- Pigtail: 4 AWG; high flexibility stranded copper (374-30 AWG strands), 5' length, insulated (black) with bare, soldered termination.
- Deployment factory assembled. May be surface deployed or buried.
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AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) - 2 Hours - 750VA 600W battery backup.
- 6 outlets.
- Interactive UPS offers voltage regulation and battery support plus complete AC surge suppression.
- 2U rack mount.
- Max load of 750VA for 4 minutes and a half-load of 375VA for 11 minutes.
- Full-time pure sine wave output.
- Maintains regulated 120V nominal output during brownouts and overvoltages from 83 to 147V.
- Includes 6 UPS supported outlets.
- Multi-function audible alarms and set of 5 front panel LEDs.
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High capacity telephone line surge arrestor. |
Digital Audio Management System (TMS.020) - Browser-based (LAN/WAN) or local control program control.
- Local message selection via front panel control.
- File format: MP3, WAV, FLAAC, OGG; (64-128 kbps recommended).
- network (RJ-45 Port).
- Memory format: nonvolatile - no battery backup required.
- Currently playing message displayed on front panel LCD.
- Message loading via network upload or removable SD card.
- Memory storage size 32GB minimum.
- Message lengths: variable. Message playlists may be created and stored.
- Message order: continuous sequential message play-out based on user-determined order.
- Messages and playlists may also be triggered by HTML CGI commands.
- Audio inputs and outputs: 600 ohms; RCA jacks; unbalanced.
- Power: 120VAC/12VDC (2 watts); 150 ma @ 12VDC.
- 19” rack mount format; 1 RU. Dimensions: 19” W X 1.75” H X 10” D.
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Audio Recording Software |
Broadcast Quality Audio Processor (HQ 5.2) - Front panel menu with job-wheel setup.
- Performs AGC, 3-band compression, peak control and output filtering. Has user adjustments for compression, EQ, limiting and program density.
- DSP limiting offers tight peak control without clipping.
- USB connector enables fast firmware updates in the field.
- Distortion: less than 0.02% THD (proof mode).
- Noise: better than 72dB below the limited ceiling level measured through the appropriate de-emphasis network.
- Program lines: input – active-balanced XLR analog, -20dBu-+20dBu; output – ative-balanced XLR analog, -15dBu-+12dBu.
- Latency: 3.5 ms – 4.5 ms.
- Power requirement: 12VDC at 200 ma.
- Size and weight: 1.6” ”H x 5.5”W x 5.5”D (1U); 4 lbs.
- Rack space required: 1RU (1/3 space).
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Indoor Security Enclosure - Durable black, textured power-coat finish.
- Dimensions: 28.0" H x 22.5" W x 18.0" D.
- Interior space for rack-mounted components: 21.0" H 15.0" D.
- 200-pound equipment weight capacity.
- Rack-mount equipment mounting format – 12 rack spaces.
- 16-gauge steel construction with 1/8" thick laser-cut corner braces.
- Tool-free quick-mount system for easy, one-person installation of the center section to the back pan on the job site.
- Windowed front door provides access for control of electronics, key lockable.
- Secondary service access door provides access to rear of electronic components and wiring. Service access door is key lock and padlock-able.
- Seismic certified. EIA/TIA compliant.
- UL listed in the US and Canada.
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Associated Materials- All necessary wiring, cabling, connectors, mounts and hardware.
- Illustrated instruction manual.
- Test equipment: the above-listed wattmeter and a dummy load for antenna tuning and system diagnosis.
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Commonly Selected Options |
Additional UPS time to keep the system on air during power outages - 14 hour increments. |
Hybrid Audio Management Package for Redundancy with a MGR.021 Voice Player and a DN.1201 Program Mixer (Compare audio control methods.) |
Outdoor Electronics Enclosure for Isolated Settings - NEMA-3R grade, gasketed, with dual doors, aluminum frame and sheeting.
- Removable rack cage.
- Size: 66.5"H x 24.125"W x 33"D; 23" doors open 90○, front and back. 332 / 334 signal cabinet style.
- Dual internal locks and locking handles on dual doors.
- Fan / vent / filter, thermostatically controlled.
- AC power service panel and groundbus.
- Cabinet lights activate / deactivate with door opening / closure.
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Headphones and Microphone for Recording or Live Broadcasting
Microphone:- Style: dynamic, handheld .
- Frequency response: 50-15,000 Hz.
- Pickup pattern: cardiod.
- Output connectors: mic = USB and XLR; headphones = 3.5 mm jack.
- Inclusions: desk stand, audio output cables.
- Switch: on/off slide switch.
Headphones: - Frequency response: 18-22,000 Hz.
- Design: closed back, foldable.
- Earcups: padded.
- Output cable: 3 meters; ¼” stereo connector with 1/8” adapter.
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Signal Measurement Receiver - See "How SMR Works." - AM Receive Band: 520-1710 kHz; 10 kHz per channel.
- Signal Intensity Display: 2-digit 15-99 (dbu).
- Tuning: Digital 10 khz LCD readout, lighted; auto/manual tuning; auto tuning storage.
- Power: 3- AA batteries (included), 6 VDC input jack.
- Audio Output: speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Dimensions: 5.3” X 3.4” X 1.0”.
- Weight: 7.1 oz.
- Instructions: manufacturer; ISS guidance sheets for the use of SMR Receiver for AM noise and signal monitoring.
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Vertical Profile Antenna Support and Grounding System - Space requirement: less than 1 square foot.
- RF exposure separation: 1 meter minimum recommended at fewer than 1000 watts - both occupational and controlled environments.
- RF grounding element: 4-foot length; integral to support pole.
- Lightning ground: 8-foot groundrod, copper clad.
- Support pole composition: aluminum, 6" OD, .3125" wall thickness.
- Support pole length: 24 feet.
- Support pole finish: powder coat, silver/gray.
- Support standing height: 18 feet above grade; 6 feet below grade.
- Wind: hurricane rated. 1400-1700 kHz, support pole exceeds Florida Dade/Broward County windload requirements with attached antenna, greater than 146 MPH/3-second gusts. 530-1390 kHz, support pole meets and exceeds Florida windload requirements with attached antenna, 130 MPH/3-second gusts. (Florida Building Code – 2001).
- Internal components: RF lightning arrestor and grounding enclosure, grounding bus, coaxial feedline:
- Provided in a weatherproof NEMA4 cabinet, arrestor bonded to an aluminum panel that supports the lightning grounding and groundplane connection clamps.
- Capacity of 50,000 amps surge.
- Clamping speed of less than 2.5 nS.
- 2 UHF connectors.
- Aluminum flange ground connection.
- External components: threaded attachment for antenna mount, weatherproof service hatch with tamperproof hardware. Crane hook.
Frequencies: 530-1700 kHz. - Compliant with ANSI/TIA-222-G-2005 standard (Class III, Category 4, Exposure D) 130 mph/3-second gust for frequencies 1400-1700 kHz when installed in soil types per Annex F of the standard.
- Maintains safe human RF exposure distance from the AM antenna, per FCC Guidelines (per ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 standard).
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StreamCAST Electronics Package- Standalone IP audio encoder.
- Supports MP3, PCM and VoIP (uLAw/aLaw) audio codecs.
- Supports IP streaming standards such as TCP/IP, RTP, SIP, Shoutcast, Multicast.
- Browser-based device management, SNMP Monitoring.
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Required Utilities |
- 110-volt AC, single-phase/50/60 Hz, less than 1 amp AC operating current (20-amp breaker).
- LAN/WAN network service.
- Analog telephone line (POTS).
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Commonly Supplied Services |
Frequency Search and FCC Licensing |
Electronics Installation |
Onsite Training and FCC-Required Signal Study |
Lifetime Remote Technical Support |
InfoRadio Format Recordings |