Founded in 1983, Information Station Specialists is the nation's sole domestically owned source for Information Radio Station and Advisory Sign systems that allow public agencies to broadcast safety and service messages to motorists.
 
    RoadRunnR Technical Specs  
  Components include . . .  
 
TR6000 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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IPC-610 certified.

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Manufactured in compliance with Class-3 wavesolder standards.

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Approved for US Military use.

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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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Audio distortion: less than 1.2%, 100 Hz to 3 kHz.

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Noise level: 70 dB below 95% modulation level, 100 Hz to 3 kHz.

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Modulation: 99%, -40 dB to +20 dB.

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Temperature: -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.

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Humidity: 95% (non-condensing).

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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.

NX8R Digital Message Player

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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.

National Weather Service All-Hazard Receiver with Automatic Emergency Alert System and Weather Notifications

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Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) decoder for your selected counties.

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Receives all 7-channel, VHF, NOAA weather frequencies and all EAS codes.

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Field programmable and upgradeable with front panel diagnostics and audio test port (.wav files).

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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.

Antenna & Groundplane

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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 to prevent fading, using 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 patented PowerPlane "flex" factory-assembled groundplane, easy to set up and stow.

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2 weatherproof storage tubes for antennas.

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Swivel-type antenna erection with assembly support.

Electronics Enclosure
 
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Weatherproof, gasketed steel construction, UL CA C22.2, Number 94.

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Key lockable, keyed the same as the below-described storage and battery enclosures.

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Dual-door design with back panel and wiring harness; local test phone.

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AC terminal block and power surge arrestor.

Storage & Battery Enclosures

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Weather-resistant steel construction, key lockable.

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1 enclosure for groundplane, assembly tools, replacement parts and fuses.

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2 battery enclosures per trailer, each housing 4 batteries and battery fuses.

Power

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DC by solar/battery and DC by 10-day battery pack; AC by 120-volt AC drop with auto-battery charge.

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Eight absorbed glass mat batteries in 388 AH pack at 24-volt DC, micro-porous glass separators; sealed, valve regulated construction with immobilized electrolyte, nonspillable; maintenance-free design, i.e., never requires watering; low self-discharge rate approximately 1% per month at 25C (77F); operation between -40C (-40F) and +72C (+160F).

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45-amp, 24-volt DC battery charger with low-voltage load disconnect.

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30-amp solar controller with low voltage load disconnect and solar-array voltmeter and ammeter.

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Solar array: six 64-watt unbreakable photovoltaic solar panels (UL 3R66 listed), amorphous laminate design on tiltable, rotatable, 2' x 3' array rack; require 3 daily sun hours on average for independent, long-term operation.

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Battery recharge time (using integral battery charger) from fully discharged condition: 8.5 hours.

Trailer

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Overall size stowed: 14.7’ L x 7.3’ W x 6.7’ H.

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Bed size: 7' x 5'.

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Frame: 3", 5-pound channel, all welded, ASTM-A36 compliant.

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Tongue: 2" x 4" tubing, reinforced, ASTM-A36 compliant.

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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’ beyond hitch coupler.

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Tires: 14", 4-ply, load range B, 1300-pound.

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Wheels: two 5-lug style.

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Axle: single, 3600 pound.

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Suspension: double spring eye.

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Hitch: vertically adjustable coupler, safety chains.

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Tongue weight: minimum of 10% 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.

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Options: paint color (colors others than Omaha orange could increase delivery time); hitch and light connector types.

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Weight: 2200 pounds.

Test Equipment

bullet Includes wattmeter and dummy load for antenna tuning and system diagnosis.

Associated Materials

bullet With all wiring, connectors, mounts and hardware.

 

RoadRunnR may be painted to match the rest of your emergency management fleet. *
Omaha Orange is standard.
  Companion products include . . .

See FASTrack Signs at this webpage.

 

 

  Services include . . .
 
Free Assistance
 
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Illustrated instruction manual.

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Technical assistance by phone/email for the life of the product.

Optional Assistance

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Site choice and frequency monitoring assistance.

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FCC license application assistance.

 

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  This page was last updated on May 25, 2010.
 
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3368 88th Avenue, PO Box 51, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, 49464-0051
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US Patents: PowerPlane "Flex" Factory-Assembled Groundplane (#5,495,261), Vertical Profile Antenna System (#7,027,008)
US Pending Patent: RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Radio Station (#12/616,852)
Registered Trademarks: ALERT AM®, PowerPlane®, RoadRunnR®, StationMaster®, Stylized ®

Pending Trademarks: RadioSTAT and SignalcastIP

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