ALERT AM Technical Specifications

ALERT AM Technical Specifications *

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)

NOAA Weather Radio Receiver (Model WX.6001)

Wattmeter (SX.200) - See TechTalk's "Troubleshooting with a Wattmeter" article.

AM Radio Antenna (ANXX) - See also TechTalk article "Radio Antenna Siting."

FlexPlane Preassembled Groundplane - See also TechTalk article "Underground Power: Why Antenna Grounding Is Important, How It Works and Is Installed."

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.

High capacity telephone line surge arrestor.

Network Audio Management System (TMS.020)

Broadcast Quality Audio Processor (HQ 5.2)

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.

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.

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.

Headphones and Microphone for Recording or Live Broadcasting

Microphone: