The Information Station

Information Station Technical Specifications *
IP & USB Editions

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)

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

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

Digital Audio Management Systems

USB Edition: MGR.021 Audio Management System

IP Edition: TMS.020 Audio Management System

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.
Toolfree 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

Illustrated instruction manual.
All wiring, connectors, mounts and hardware.
Test equipment: wattmeter and dummy load for antenna tuning and system diagnosis.

Commonly Selected Options

Vertical Profile Antenna and Grounding System.

AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) - 2 Hours
Additional UPS time - 14-hour increments.

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.

Signal Measurement Receiver - See also "How SMR Works."

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.

Required Utilities