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Components
Transmitter
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0-10-watt
operation, Class D, high efficiency output; internal components
rated to 3 times operating wattage, utilizing 2 output devices. |
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Federal
Communications Commission certified for Travelers Information
Service in the United States under Part 90.242., Certification
Number B7MTR-6000TIS-WB. |
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Single-board design
with all RF, power and audio circuitry. |
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Integral LED
wattage and VU reference meters. |
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Remote broadcast
monitoring control. |
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Synthesized
frequency selection, compander-style audio processing. |
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Defeat-able LED
operation to save power. |
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24V DC, fully
regulated power supply. |
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530 to 1700 kHz AM
frequency range. |
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Frequency stability
+/-20 Hz. |
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Continuously
adjustable power and audio modulation controls, externally
accessible on front panel. |
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Tunable series
filter on RF output. |
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External audio,
power and synchronization inputs. |
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External PL-259 UHF
style RF output and 1/4” audio headphone output driven by
detector circuit to provide positive modulation indication. |
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Rack, panel or
shelf-mountable cabinet. |
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Slim-line design
(7.5” height, 17” width, 1.5” depth) and 4 pounds. |
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Mean time between
failure - in excess of 60 years. |
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Estimated product
life = in excess of 30 years. |
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Approved for US Military use. |
USB-MP3
Digital Message Player for
MP3 Edition Information Station
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Local
operation. |
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File
format: MP3. |
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Memory
storage: external. |
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Software:
none required for message transfer; optional required for message
editing. * |
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Message
loading: removable USB message-transfer sticks; 2 provided;
drag-and-drop MP3 messages from PC USB port. |
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Compatibility: Windows or Mac based computer. |
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Recording
time: 60 minutes per stick. |
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Messages:
up to 1,000. |
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Message
size: variable. |
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Message
order: sequential message play based on file order. |
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Memory
format: "flash" - no battery backup required. |
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Audio
outputs: 8 or 600 ohms |
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Auto
reboot on power outage. |
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Power:
12VDC. |
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Optional PC microphone and
headset. *
* NOTE . . .
A standard PC with sound card and USB port is
required to create MP3 files on the MP3 Edition of the
Information station. If audio editing software is to be
optioned, the PC must meet minimum specifications. Consult
with ISS. |
NX8R
Digital Message Player for
Classic Edition Information Station
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Voicemail-style natural voice
operation with 800-word/phrase capability; voice prompts and
status report on available recording time, sequences, security
codes, programming parameters and complete status of current
audio program, relay states, power. |
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Identical remote and local
control codes. |
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High quality (16-bit sampling
rate) recording process, yielding 5500-Hz dynamic range. |
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One thousand independent
broadcast messages that may be of any length. Each message may
be independently monitored and later erased, as desired. |
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Automatic message scheduling
by time, day, date. Internal time clock never requires setting,
keeping time even with total loss of power. |
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Fifty message playlists that
may contain hundreds of broadcast messages, up to three live
sources (each with independent timing control), command for up
to four external relays, other (nested) playlists and differing
output levels for each audio output. Playlists may be created,
recreated or appended locally or remotely. |
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Selection of active playlist
locally or remotely. |
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Eighty minutes of recordable
time in dynamic flash memory. |
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Three audio inputs for
separate and independent live program feeds, each with
independent audio level controls. |
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Three audio outputs with
audio levels settable locally, remotely or programmed to change
automatically. |
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One- to nine-digit security
access code, defeatable phone prompting, programmable locally or
remotely. User-settable number of retries and timeout period for
maximum security. |
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Five-second and full-message
survey monitoring of all stored messages and playlists. |
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Eight
prioritized control closures to trigger message sequences remotely. |
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Control
closure prioritization allows automatic interrupts for emergency
messages and automatic National Weather Service all-hazard radio
notifications (weather and EAS). |
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Includes prerecorded messages
by professional announcer for advisory radio application --
ready for broadcast immediately. |
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Station identification
message broadcasts every half-hour. |
Antenna
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Whip-style antenna, between 15 and 25 feet long. |
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Wind rating: Antennas 1230 kHz and above 100 mph; 80
mph with 1/4 radial ice; antennas 1220 kHz and below 80 mph; 50 mph
with 1/4 radial ice.
Max 2.0” OD, tapering to 0.5". |
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Aluminum construction,
black finish color to discourage ice buildup; UV resistant finish;
architectural anodization process #801. |
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Stainless-steel tuning tip. |
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Includes
all hardware, mounts, lightning arrestor and ground terminals in
enclosure. |
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Includes
PowerPlane patented, factory-assembled antenna groundplane. (For
illustrated installation tips, see
"TechTalk.") |
Antenna-Mount Styles
Electronics Enclosure
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Weatherproof, gasketed, NEMA-4 steel construction. |
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Pole or
wall mountable (includes wood pole mount). |
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Indoors
or outdoors use. |
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Back
panel with wiring harness, local test phone. |
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Includes
AC-terminal block and power-surge arrestor. |
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Pad-lockable design, 36"H x
24"W x 8"D size for Classic Edition. 24"H x 24"W x 8"D size
for MP3 Edition. |
Utilities Required
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110-volt AC,
single-phase/50/60 Hz, less than 1 amp AC operating current (20A
breaker). Standard business telephone line ("central office" type,
shielded). |
Test Equipment
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Includes
wattmeter and dummy load for antenna tuning and system diagnosis. |
Associated Materials
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With all
wiring, connectors, mounts and hardware. |
General
Broadcast Recording
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Professional recording services, free for the first 30 days. |
Technical Support
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Remote technical support
at no charge for the life of the
product. |
Illustrated
Instruction Manual
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With
installation, operation and maintenance sections, diagrams and
drawings. |
Optional Assistance
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Site choice and
frequency monitoring, pre-installation testing, frequency
search and FCC licensing (federal entities must provide
licensing internally) and installation, including training and
a FCC-signal study. |
Optional Equipment
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