Founded in 1983, Information Station Specialists is the nation's sole domestically owned source for Information Radio Station and Advisory Sign systems that allow public agencies to broadcast safety and service messages to motorists.
 
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The Information Station ALERT AM
Emergency Advisory Radio System
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Portable Highway Advisory Radio System
RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Advisory Radio Station InfOspot
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ALERT AM emergency advisory radio system

Solar-powered portable advisory radio system for highways  

 

The Information Station is the most installed, most versatile and best overall value for general advisory radio purposes. Station managers may broadcast informational messages over a 25-75 square mile (3-5 mile radius) area, e.g., interpretive overviews, directions, schedules of events, rules and regulations, emergency instructions.

Options include . . .
  • Telephone- or computer-controlled audio.

  • A variety of antenna mounting styles.

  • Professional recording services.

  • Customizable signs to announce the station(s) to motorists.

  • A Vertical Profile Antenna System to minimize the installation area required and discourage vandalism.

This licensed radio system broadcasts recorded and live noncommercial messages over a 25-75 square mile (3-5 mile radius) area.

Federal, state and local emergency managers use the system to directly advise motorists encountering floods, wildfires, mudslides, storm damage, etc. All-hazard alerts from the National Weather Service (targeted to counties served) broadcast automatically as issued.

During nonemergency times, ALERT AM systems are often used to broadcast educational advisories, traffic and road construction alerts, visitor info and other messages pertinent to motorists.

Representatives are available to assist with physical and frequency planning.

Options include . . .
  • 4-day, rechargeable operational battery backup.

  • Remote computer control.

  • Power loss notification.

  • GPS frequency stabilization for multi-station setups, if satellite stations are fewer than 15 miles apart. Prevents interstation (heterodyne) interference.

  • Several antenna/groundplane styles.

  • Flashing alert signage.

Use Flashing ALERT Signs alone or in combination with emergency advisory radio stations to alert motorists on roadways with speeds of less than 60 MPH.

Features include . . .
  • Bright LEDs.

  • Solar power.

  • Control by 2-way radio or commercial paging.

  • Custom sign panels.

Operate separately from advisory radio stations to prompt immediate action described by sign text, e.g., “Evacuate this Area When Beacons Flash.”
 
 

This premier product puts advisory radio on the road. Totally wireless, powered via solar power and controlled by digital cellphone, RoadRunnR throws a full 25-75 square mile signal (3-5 mile radius) right to the motorists that need to hear it. Weather and federal emergency messages are broadcast automatically as issued. Use RoadRunnR to advise motorists encountering floods, forest fire, mudslides, storm damage. Direct hurricane evacuation. Special FCC licensing allows both fixed and territorial licenses. A RoadRunnR purchase includes AC charging, free delivery and remote technical support for the life of the product at no extra charge.

Options include . . .
  • Paint color.

  • Hitch and light styles.

  • Multiple frequencies.

  • Portable signs and more.

RadioSTAT is a ready-to-go radio station in a high-impact weather-resistant case that includes a quick-erect antenna system and audio management software. The entire package may be transported quickly from place to place as needed. Or it may be set up at a fixed location. One person can set up RadioSTAT in 10 minutes.

Public health and safety officials use RadioSTAT as the primary means of disseminating information to citizens during and after natural disasters, health emergencies, HAZMAT incidents and manmade situations.

Listeners pick up the radio signal on vehicle radios, while portable FASTrack road signs tell them which frequencies to tune to.

Each RadioSTAT station covers a 25-75 square-mile area (3-5 mile radius range).

The RadioSTAT IP version permits control of audio via a standard Ethernet network.

ISS provides technical support and prerecorded messages by professional announcers.
InfOspot is the first license-free radio station for government, nonprofit and individual applications. This inexpensive little system emits 100 milliwatts of power (for full quality vehicle radio reception in a quarter-mile range) and offers the following advantages:
  • No FCC license requirement.

  • Content that may include music and commercials in addition to public service/safety information.

  • Program control across a network or via flash drives/mp3 files.

  • Use of any AM frequency between 530 and 1700 kHz.

  • Convenient antenna and digital message player locate-ability for ease of use.

  • Optional software for PC or laptop programming control.

           
 
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US Patents: PowerPlane "Flex" Factory-Assembled Groundplane (#5,495,261), Vertical Profile Antenna System (#7,027,008)
US Pending Patent: RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Radio Station (#12/616,852)
Registered Trademarks: ALERT AM®, PowerPlane®, RoadRunnR®, StationMaster®, Stylized ®

Pending Trademarks: RadioSTAT and SignalcastIP

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