Now in its 30th year, Information Station Specialists is the nation's best known source for Information Radio Stations (TIS/HAR), Advisory Signs and the specialized services required to transmit spoken messages to citizens. ISS is the only such source providing products entirely made in America.
 
   
 
InfOspot License-Free Radio Station
Limited Range  ●  Unlimited Flexibility
Introducing the first professional, license-free radio station available for government, nonprofit and individual applications. InfOspot is an affordable solution for local area broadcasting, offering the widest latitude in frequency
flexibility, audio quality, broadcast content and programming convenience.

Designed to operate under FCC Part 15 rules, InfOspot is capable of 100 milliwatts of output power, yielding a range of up to 1/4 mile. The InfOspot System offers unprecedented flexibility when compared to higher powered systems:
  • No FCC license is required.
  • Any AM frequency 530-1700 kHz may be utilized.*
  • Any program content may be broadcast, including information, music or commercials.*

(*) FCC rules do not allow the broadcast of objectionable content or the use of a frequency that causes interference to other radio stations.

Example of County Use

The Palm Beach County Courthouse (Florida) Tax Collector's Office uses InfOspot to direct people approaching the courthouse regarding parking and their window teller assignment number at the drive-thru pay facility.

Click thumbnails below to view.


Example of Billboard Use
InfOspot in New York City?

CBS Outdoor is proposing InfOspot transmitters on two different billboards. The one pictured above (click thumbnail to view) is at the exit to the Midtown Tunnel, where traffic sits and moves slowly enough for people in vehicles to tune into what Prudential Insurance will want to tell them via radio.
Transmitter

InfOspot's transmitter is the most well-known and best designed Part 15 transmitter ever manufactured; and the results are evident – a full quality broadcast signal, which is listenable on vehicle radios with excellent loudness and range.
Broadcast Options

Available software allows you to create, edit and store audio files on your PC or laptop. You may also substitute alternate live or recorded audio sources of your choice to customize your InfOspot system.
Antenna System

InfOspot is the only system of its kind to allow for separation of the transmitter and antenna/tuner by way of standard coaxial cable. This permits the antenna to be mounted in an optimum location for transmission, while the control cabinet containing the transmitter and digital message player remains conveniently located for control and maintenance. The gravity-mount roof stand with mats and mast is the most popular antenna mounting option.
Audio Quality

InfOspot is the first system of its kind to provide the convenience of program control across both an Ethernet network and by USB/flash drive. The InfOspot digital message player operates on standardized MP3 audio files, and the resulting audio quality is unmatched.
Putting You on the Spot

InfOspot technology is in use today by . . .
  • Outdoor Recreation for interpretation and visitor information at parks and recreation areas.
  • Historical Sites and Societies to tell visitors about area history and interpretation of sites and buildings. See examples of InfOspot in use for Interpretation.
  • Churches for parking and patron information, schedules of programs and events, drive-in services.
  • Industry/Military to get critical information to visitors or truckers at loading docks, facility gates, weigh stations or check points.
  • US Borders and Highway Checkpoints to speak to motorists about regulations and procedures.
  • Hospitals and Public Health to broadcast updates on health status, procedures and patron information.
  • Tourism Industry at visitor centers to broadcast information on current events and attractions.
  • Departments of Transportation at rest areas, toll collection areas and weigh stations.
  • Outdoor Advertising in association with billboards along highways and in cities.
  • Real Estate to speak with prospective buyers about properties 24 hours a day.
  • Theaters to announce show times and to promote upcoming attractions.
  • Auto Dealers to speak to shoppers in their lots when sales representatives are not present.
  • Banks, Pharmacies and Restaurants to promote specials to patrons in drive-thrus.
  • Microbroadcasters to provide radio formats to specialized listening audiences.
Technical Specifications

Overall
Power: 120VAC; < 0.5 A.
Dimensions & Weight: Component Cabinet 19” Rack Mount; H-14”; W-24”; D-12”; 30 lbs. Tuner Cabinet H-10”; W-8”; D-4”; 5 lbs.

Transmitter
FCC certified.
Operating under FCC Rules Part 15, section 15.219.
Frequencies 530-1700 kHz, front panel selectable.

Antenna & Tuner
Adjustable tuner matches transmitter to antenna for maximum range.
Tuner housed in lockable weatherproof cabinet with threaded antenna mount.
3-meter whip antenna.
Tuner connection to transmitter – RG6 coaxial cable.
Coax maximum length – up to 300 feet.; 25 feet provided.

Digital Message Player
Ethernet file transfer (1 file) via onboard server.
Max file size 20 MB (20 minutes at 128 kbps).
USB/Flash drive (1000+ files may play in rotation).
Flash drive type: Linux/Windows.
File Type: MP3 standard format.

   
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Registered US Patents: PowerPlane "Flex" Factory-Assembled Groundplane (#5,495,261) & Vertical Profile Antenna System (#7,027,008).
Patent Pending: RadioSTAT Emergency Advisory Radio Station (#12/616,852).

Registered Trademarks: ALERT AM
® Emergency Advisory Radio System, PowerPlane® Groundplane, RoadRunnR® Portable HAR & the Stylized ISS Logo®.
Pending Trademarks: Signalcast IP
™.

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