Founded in 1983, Information Station Specialists is the nation's sole domestically owned source for Information Radio Stations, Advisory Signs and associated power sources used to broadcast safety and service messages to motorists, and the only source providing a product entirely made in America.
 
 
 
 
ALERT AM Emergency Advisory Radio System
ALERT AM
RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Advisory Radio Station
RadioSTAT
The Information Station
Info Station
VoiceStar Portable Highway Advisory Radio with Changeable Message Sign
VoiceStar
Fixed emergency radio station with NOAA All-Hazard warning interruption and many power and programming options. Licensed, range 3-5 miles.
 
Hand-portable radio station for emergency, health and event applications. May also be operated from a fixed location. Licensed, range 3-5 miles.
All purpose, licensed information radio station for visitor, airport, university applications. Licensed, range 3-5 miles.
Trailer-mounted, licensed radio station for emergency, health, event and highway (HAR) applications. Licensed, range 3-5 miles.
PowerSTAT Portable Power Source
PowerSTAT
Advisory Signs
Advisory Signs
ITS6000 Highway Advisory Radio System
ITS6000
InfOspot License-Free Radio Station
InfOspot
Portable, rechargeable power source to provide electricity in emergencies. Accessory for RadioSTAT radio station or stand-alone power source.
Portable and fixed beacon signs to announce the presence of information radio signals.
Fixed highway radio station (HAR) with NOAA All-azard warning interruption and many power and programming options. Licensed, range 3-5 miles.
License-free information station for short range, visitor, general and commercial applications.

 

 
    Typical Information Radio Applications  
 
Radio News

ISS Announces Next Generation Portable 'Generator'
September 2011 - ISS introduces PowerSTAT Portable Power Source, which provides pure AC power for information radio stations...and anything of similar wattage that runs on 120 volts. Designed with a large battery pack and a high capacity charger/inverter, recharge time is just hours. PowerSTAT can perform tasks a generator cannot. It can operate in-line to instantly provide backup to mission-critical equipment should grid power go down. Its output is a pure sine wave, so it can power even sensitive electronic equipment with virtually no electrical noise. It is weather-resistant for outdoor applications, but because there is no exhaust, it can operate indoors, too, Because PowerSTAT never requires fuel, it is inexpensive to operate and ideal for situations when fuel is in short supply. And unlike a generator, it always starts.  Check it out.

Workstation Audio Control (WAC) Advances

August 2011 - Version 2.1 of ISS' Workstation Audio Control option includes many new features. And existing ALERT AM and Information Stations can easily be upgraded. WAC functions as an audio source, allowing on-screen control of high quality broadcast messages from a single workstation or across a network. Natural audio recordings, text-to-speech generation, broadcast audio processing, visual audio editing, scheduled playlist changes, event logging and more are possible. Visit the WAC product page.

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'CAP' Protocol Changes Do Not Affect NOAA Receiver Function
CAP regulations have been  mandated by the FCC to be backward compliant with existing standard receivers TV and radio stations use for EAS (Emergency Alert System) notifications. NOAA weather radio receivers, therefore, will work quite well after the change – including Specific Area Message Encoding circuitry. And the watches and warnings NOAA sends will be in the same (current) format.

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Seven Reasons Explain Rise of Information Radio
See why public agencies believe Information Radio Stations fill a void in critical-communication toolboxes.

 
AM Radio Stations for Airports AM Radio Stations for Bridges AM Radio Stations for Universities AM Emergency Advisory Radio Stations
Airports Bridges &
Points of Entry
Colleges & Universities Emergency Management
AM Radio Stations for Events AM Radio Stations for Interpretation AM Radio Stations for Industry Radio Stations for the Military
Events & Attractions Historic Sites Industries Military
AM Radio Stations for Parking AM Radio Stations for Parks Public Health Radio Stations
Nonprofit Groups Parking
Areas
Parks Public Health
AM Radio Stations for Tourism AM Radio Stations for Byways AM Radio Stations for Traffic Control AM Radio Stations for Visitor Centers
Recreation Areas Scenic Byways & Corridors Traffic Control Visitor Information

 

Advisory radio government agencies use to speak directly to motorists.
Information Radio
A Place to Turn To
Customer News

Maine Township, Illinois, Launches Emergency Radio Station
See the article and an Chicago Tribune piece announcing the new station to the public.

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Ventura County, California, Introduces VoiceStar Portable Advisory Radio System with Changeable Message Sign
See the story.

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Interpreters across the Country View Information Radio as Cost-Effective Way to Reach Travelers
See a variety of examples and first-person accounts.

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Emergency Health Info Is Delivered by Radio
See 3 examples and reasons why.

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North Tahoe Fire Protection District Takes Critical Info Straight to the Public
Portable radio stations will soon broadcast Lake Tahoe Area Emergency Information. See why this California community decided on RadioSTAT stations.

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Public Agencies Find Creative Applications for Portable Radio Stations
A large county, a public health POD, a state homeland security region, a hospital, a federal fire agency and more employ new RadioSTAT stations. See highlights. 

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Andersonville National Historic Site Increases Visitorship 14%
Two strategically placed Information Stations steer I-75 motorists to Andersonville's site. Billboards encourage them to tune in. Another station at the entrance welcomes and offers specifics. See case study.
 
   
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