ISS Operators' Zone

Last Updated: 05/25/2010

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Join a Professional Association for Information Radio Station Operators
The American Association of Information Radio Operators founded in July 2008, invites your membership. Belonging is free and offers many professional benefits. See the group's mission; join and sign their petition to the FCC requesting clarity regarding types of emergency messages broadcasted.

Recording Services
ISS professional voices can help ensure that your broadcasts sound crisp, current and professional. Sign up for free or commissioned recording services described on this webpage.

How to Report NOAA Station Problems to the National Weather Service
Did you know the National Weather Services has a way to report NWS stations that are off the air or experiencing quality issues? If your system has an EAS/weather radio receiver and you discover the NWS station that sends audio to your area is either down or distorted, it's important to report the problem to the NWS immediately. Such issues affect your broadcasts directly. Click here to go to a spot on the National Weather Service website to efficiently report problems.

Idea Forum
Would you like to communicate with other station operators and owners? If so, let us know. We'll send contact info. ISS clients generally fall into this variety of categories:

Bridges, Port Authorities, Points of Entry

Colleges, Universities & Schools

Communities

Highway & Scenic Byways

Military Bases

Tourist Destinations, e.g., Historic Sites, National Parks, Visitor Centers

Interference AdvisorIES
July 2009
KRKE AM 1600 in Albuquerque, NM, has received the green light from the FCC to move from 10,000 to 50,000 watts. This will increase interference to 1610 operations in Central New Mexico.

June 2009
In Montreal, Canadian CPAM on 1610 has applied to move down the band to 1410. If this occurs, it will ease night interference in the northeast on the frequency and open 1610 for US licensing in northern Vermont and New York State. Stay tuned.

If you operate on 1610 AM kHz in Central Kentucky, radio station WRSL in Corbin, Kentucky, has been granted a frequency change by the FCC that will negatively affect TIS stations on 1610 in south central Kentucky. Station WRSL is moving from 1520 to 1600 kHz. This could cause significant daytime interference on the channel.

Featuring You
Has your station been used during the past year for big events or emergencies? Has it been mentioned by external media? Do you have a successful station-management plan? If so, we'd love to produce a case study about your application to publish. Why not show off a little? It could help others tasked with communicating to travelers (so they don't have to reinvent the wheel). See the San Marcos Pass example then email us right away. We'll follow through.

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