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Technical Specifications |
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Broadcast Control ELECTRONICS
Transmitter
- 0-10-watt operation, Class D, high
efficiency output; internal components rated to 3 times
operating wattage, utilizing 2 output devices.
- Federal Communications Commission
certified for Travelers Information Service in the
United States under Part 90.242., Certification Number
B7MTR-6000TIS-WB.
- Approved for
military use on 510-530 kHz, 1610-1700 kHz - Certification:
J/F 12/07677.
- Single-board design with all RF,
power and audio circuitry.
- Integral LED wattage and VU reference
meters.
- Remote broadcast monitoring control.
- Synthesized frequency selection,
compander-style audio processing.
- Defeat-able LED operation to save
power.
- 24V DC, fully regulated power supply.
- 530 to 1700 kHz AM frequency range.
- Frequency stability +/-20 Hz.
- Continuously adjustable power and
audio modulation controls, externally accessible on
front panel.
- Tune-able series filter on RF output.
- Audio distortion: less than 1.2%, 100
Hz to 3 kHz.
- Noise level: 70 dB below 95%
modulation level, 100 Hz to 3 kHz.
- Modulation: 99%, -40 dB to +20 dB.
- Temperature: -40 to +85 degrees
Celsius.
- Humidity: 95% (non-condensing).
- External audio, power and
synchronization inputs.
- External PL-259 UHF style RF output
and 1/4” audio headphone output driven by detector
circuit to provide positive modulation indication.
- Rack, panel or shelf-mountable
cabinet.
- Slim-line design
(7.5 inches high by 17 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep) and 4
pounds.
- Mean time between failure: in excess
of 60 years.
- Estimated product life: in excess of
30 years.
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Power surge arrestor: high speed, high capacity.
- IPC-610 certified.
- Manufactured in compliance with
Class-3 wavesolder standards.
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Test Equipment
- Wattmeter and dummy load for antenna tuning and
system diagnosis.
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Digital
Message Player
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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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File format: MP3.
(64-128 kbps recommended).
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Auto reboot on
power outage.
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Optional audio
management software, PC microphone and headset (software not
required for message transfer function).
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Compatibility:
Windows or Mac-based computer.
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Power: 12VDC/800
ma.
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Local operation
via USB:
- Memory storage: external - limited by flash drive
capacity.
- Message loading: removable USB flash drives; 6 provided;
drag-and-drop MP3 messages from PC USB port.
- Up to 1,023 messages, auto rotation.
- Message sizes: variable.
- Message order: continuous sequential message play based on
file loading order.
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Remote operation
via network:
- Ethernet (RJ-45 Port).
- Audio upload via LAN/WAN.
- Memory storage: internal – single 20MB (21 minute)
message.
- Built-in GUI allows audio file upload, assignment of
static IP settings.
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Live Mic
- Sure vocal
microphone, 20-foot cable, XLR connectors.
- Live mic
jack/switch.
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Portable Shock Case
- Shock and
Mil-spec certified waterproof.
- Indoor or outdoor use.
- Weather-resistant power and coaxial ports.
- Key
lockable.
- Low-profile,
retractable pull handle.
- Built-in
wheels.
- Gasket-protected front and rear doors.
- Snap-down,
trigger latches.
- Electronics pre-installed, rack
mounted (front).
- Internal
black Cadura Nylon microphone/cable/flash drive pouches
(rear).
- External AC and coaxial connectors.
- Size:
28.25" wide 23" high by 30.5"
deep with doors on or 21" deep with doors off; 68 pounds.
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antenna and Grounding System
Antenna
- Whip-style antenna, between 15 and 25
feet long; maximum 2.0-inch OD, tapering to 0.5 inch.
- Aluminum construction, black finish
color to discourage ice buildup; UV resistant finish;
architectural anodization process #801.
- Stainless-steel tuning tip and
assembly hardware.
- 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.
- Total antenna system weight: 18-20
pounds depending upon antenna needed for frequency.
- Stowed size: 1-by-1-by-6-foot area.
Portable Antenna Stand and Arrestor
- Antenna stand: folding, quick-erect,
aluminum; 26 pounds, 65 by 11 by 9 inches.
- Antenna mounts and hardware.
- 4 empty
sandbags for weighting the antenna stand.
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Integrated RF lightning arrestor:
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Capacity:
50,000-amps surge.
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Clamping speed: fewer than 2.5 nS.
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2 UHF connectors.
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Aluminum flange ground connection.
Groundplane
- Patented,
factory-assembled, flexible antenna groundplane (30
elements, 10-foot radius).
Coaxial Cable
- 2 sections, 50
feet each, 50 ohm with joining
connector.
Carrying Sleeves
- 2 black Cadura Nylon carrying bags with straps: 1
for antenna, 1 for coaxial cable and groundplane.
Setup Tools
- Includes 10-inch crescent wrench, 12-inch
crescent wrench, 1/8-inch hex wrench, 7/16-nut driver,
slotted screwdriver.
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Overall Station Specifics
Weight
Utilities Required
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110-volt AC, single-phase/50/60 Hz, less than 1 amp AC
operating current (20A breaker).
Training Materials
- Illustrated
instructions.
- Training
DVD.
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System Options
Audio Management Software for Customer-Provided PC or
Laptop:
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Intel Pentium 4
(1.4 GHz for DV, 3.4 GHz for HDV); Intel Centrino; Intel
Xeon (dual Xeon 2.8 GHz processors for HD); or Intel
Core Dueo or compatible processor (SSE2-enabled
processor required for AMD systems).
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Microsoft
Windows XP Pro or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or
Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or
Enterprise (certified support for 32-bit editions only).
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512 MB of RAM (1
GB for DV playback, 2 GB for HDV and HD playback).
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10 GB of
available hard-disk space (when used with Loopology
DVD).
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DVD drive.
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1280 by 900
monitor resolution with 32-bit video card and 16 MB of
VRAM.
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Microsoft
DirectX or ASIO compatible sound card.
Mic/Headset
for
recording.
- USB
behind-the-head stereo headset, compatible with
Windows and Macintosh.
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Speaker
driver size: 36 mm diameter.
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Speaker
frequency response: 20 Hz-20kHz.
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Microphone
frequency response: 100 Hz to 8 kHz.
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Cable
length: 9.5 feet (3.5 mm plugs).
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Plug into
sound card.
Vertical
Profile Antenna System (for Fixed-Location Operation).
PowerSTAT Portable Power
Source.
Antenna Height Extender
to increase signal strength 70%, useful for areas
challenged by terrain, interference or obstructions.
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Companion Product
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Service Array
Technical support services
- Click
here for an
overview of ISS tech services.
Illustrated
instruction manual
- Installation, operation and
maintenance instructions.
- Drawings.
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