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RESPONDER1 Mobile Emergency Broadcast System |
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Technical Specifications |
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Components include . . . |
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Transmitter
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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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0-10 watt operation, internal components
rated to 3 times operating wattage, minimum. |
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Option for 2 with same or different
frequencies, in 1 cabinet, with 1-switch changeover. |
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Integral LED wattmeter and VU meter. |
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Synthesized frequency selection (no
crystal required), compander-style audio processing. |
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1-board design contains all RF, power and
audio circuitry. |
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Remote on/off control and RF audio
monitor via telephone. |
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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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Digital Message Programmer
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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
emergency advisory radio application -- ready for broadcast
immediately. |
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Station
identification message broadcasts every half-hour. |
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National
Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) Emergency Alert System (EAS)/Weather
Radio Receiver
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Specific Area Message Encoding
(SAME) decoder for your selected counties. |
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Field
programmable and upgradeable with front panel diagnostic and audio
test port (.wav files). |
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Receives all 7-channel, VHF, NOAA
weather frequencies and 53 EAS codes. |
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Detects up to 16 programmed SAME
county codes; user-adjustable, timed relay triggers automatic program change. |
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Stores most recent alert for
local speaker replay. |
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600-ohm continuous output, manual
and autoscan tuning; integral speaker/volume control. |
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Steel
chassis. |
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External antenna, cut for the EAS/weather
radio frequencies and mount with threaded UHF connector, balun and
weather proof gasket. |
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Antenna
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Whip-style antenna, between 15' and 25' in length. |
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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. |
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Maximum 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.
Includes PowerPlane patented factory-assembled pre-wired antenna
groundplane. |
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Swivel-type antenna erection with assembly support. |
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Batteries
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Sealed valve regulated construction. |
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Immobilized electrolyte nonspillable.
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Maintenance-free design never requires watering. |
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Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries (8) in 388 AH pack at 24V DC,
micro-porous glass separators. |
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Low self-discharge rate approximately one percent per month at 25C
(77F). |
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Operation between -40C (-40F) and +72C (+160F). |
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Test Equipment
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Includes wattmeter and dummy load for antenna tuning and system
diagnosis. |
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Associated Materials
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With all wiring, connectors, mounts and hardware.
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Trailer
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Overall size stowed:
11 feet long by 7.3 feet wide by 6.7 feet high. |
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Bed size: 7 feet by 4 feet. |
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Frame: 3
inches – 4.1-pound
channel, all welded, ASTM-A36. |
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Tongue: 2-inch-by-3-inch tubing,
reinforced, ASTM-A36. |
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Fenders:
two 16-gauge
steel, with rear mud flaps. |
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All structural welding
ungrounded. |
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Lights: two tail/turn
signal/brake and flasher lights on rear (red); two clearance lights on
sides, reflectorized (amber). |
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Light wiring: in
conduit and protective loom, extending 3 feet beyond hitch coupler. |
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Tires: 13 inches, 4-ply, load range B, 1300 pound. |
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Wheels:
two 5-lug style. |
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Axle: single, 2200-pound. |
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Suspension: double
spring eye. |
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Hitch: 2-inch coupler,
safety chains. |
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Tongue weight: minimum
of 10 percent of vehicle weight. |
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Jacks: four corner jacks crank up and lock; handle provided; one tongue jack cranks up, swivels and
locks. |
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Trailer paint:
powder-coat finish, Omaha orange standard color. Custom colors options,
might add to delivery time. |
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Overall weight: 1300 pounds.
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Services include . . . |
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Free Assistance
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Technical service provided by
telephone at no charge for the life of the product. |
Optional Assistance
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Site choice and frequency monitoring, testing,
frequency search and FCC licensing (federal entities must provide
licensing internally) onsite training and a
FCC-signal study.
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Companion products include . . . |
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FASTrack Rollup Signs (for managing
incidents, emergencies and short-term construction)
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FWHA approved for highway use with portable advisory radio
systems. |
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Spring-loaded, quick-erect stands rated for winds up to 70 MPH;
quick-release legs; compact size. |
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Roll-out 48"x48" signs, black on orange, ultra reflective/flexible
vinyl with custom-changeable sign text overlays. |
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General . . . |
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Power
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DC by battery pack (10
days); AC by 120V AC drop (with auto-battery charge). |
Instructions
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Instruction manual
with setup, operation and maintenance sections, diagrams and drawings.
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Related Link:
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This page was last updated:
September 26, 2007. |
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