Compliance |
Requires FCC license
granted to local government or health agency
(FCC Rules Part
90.242) or by NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information
Administration) for federal
government agency, or by US Military. |
Components |
Transmitter
(TR.6000 HQ 5.0)
- FCC certified for Travelers' Information (TIS)
radio applications (Certification
B7MTR-6000TIS-WB).
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Manufactured in the USA.
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0-10 watt operation, Class D, duel output
devices.
- Approved
for military and federal agencies use on
510-530 kHz, 1610-1710 kHz - Certification
J/F 12/07677.
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Synthesized frequency selection.
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Frequency stability +/-20 Hz.
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Frequency range: 530 to 1710 kHz AM.
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5000 Hz audio
bandwidth with limiting.
- Power and audio
control relays.
- Internal monitor speaker
with volume control.
- 24V DC; power
consumption 36 watts.
- 19” rack mount, 1 RU.
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NOAA Weather
Radio
Receiver
(Model
WX.6001)
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Receives
all 7
National
Oceanic and
Atmospheric
Association
(NOAA)
weather
frequencies.
(162.400
MHz-162.550
MHz).
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19" rack
mount.
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Activates
audio
output
upon
receipt
of
National
Weather
Service
1050 MHz
alert
tone.
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Receiver
sensitivity:
0.4μV for 12
dB SINAD.
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Stores
most recent
alert
message (up
to 4
minutes) in
flash memory
for local
speaker
replay.
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600-ohm
output,
manual and
auto-scan
tuning;
integral
speaker /
volume
control.
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External
antenna, cut
for the
EAS/NWS
weather
radio
frequencies
and mount
with
threaded UHF
connector,
balun and
weatherproof
gasket.
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Wattmeter (SX.200)
See TechTalk's "Troubleshooting
with a Wattmeter" article.-
Analog.
- Design: passive, inline.
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Insertion loss: 0.15 dB maximum.
- Switch between forward and reflected power
measurements.
- Metering: 5, 20 and 200 watt scales.
- Peak
envelope power and average
power displays.
- UHF/SO239 connectors for antenna and
transmitter coax.
- 50-ohm impedance.
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AM Radio Antenna (ANXX)
See TechTalk article "Radio
Antenna Siting." - Frequency range: 530-1710 kHz.
- Center-loaded, vertical, whip.
- Vertically polarized.
- Omni directional (0-360).
- Anodized aluminum finish.
- Adjustable tip for precise tuning.
- Power: up 100 Watts Carrier (1700 kHz) with 100% modulation. Less at lower frequencies and for modulation types that exceed 100% positive.
- Radiation efficiency: 24 mV/m/km; Ref 1KW: (530 kHz) to 110 mV/m/km (1700 kHz). 30' tip height above ground on a 20’ metal support pole or tower with
32-element groundplane.
- Bandwidth (3:1 SWR): 530 kHz: 5 kHz; 1710 kHz: 10.4 kHz.
- Temperature endurance: -40°C. to 85°C.
- Wind endurance: 80 miles per hour with ¼” of ice.
- Overall assembled length: varies with frequency, i.e., 297” for 530 kHz, 129” for 1700 kHz.
- Split-type mounts with stainless-steel hardware kit; masts, stands; lightning arrestors; enclosures.
- RF exposure separation: 1-meter minimum recommended.
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FlexPlane Preassembled Groundplane
See TechTalk article "Underground
Power: Why Antenna Grounding Is Important, How
It Works and Is Installed."-
Radial elements: 32.
- Element lengths:
10' and 25'.
- Radial wires: 14 AWG, stranded
copper (19-27 AWG strands per wire),
insulated (black).
- Pigtail: 4 AWG; high
flexibility stranded copper (374-30 AWG
strands), 5' length, insulated (black) with
bare, soldered termination.
- Deployment
factory assembled. May be surface deployed
or buried.
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AC Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) - 2 Hours -
750VA 600W
battery backup.
- 6 outlets.
- Interactive UPS offers voltage
regulation and battery support plus complete
AC surge suppression.
- 2U rack mount.
- Max load of 750VA for 4 minutes and a
half-load of 375VA for 11 minutes.
- Full-time pure sine wave output.
- Maintains regulated 120V nominal output
during brownouts and overvoltages from 83 to
147V.
- Includes 6 UPS supported outlets.
- Multi-function audible alarms and set of
5 front panel LEDs.
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High capacity telephone line surge arrestor. |
Digital Audio Management System (TMS.020)
- Browser-based (LAN/WAN) or local control
program control.
- Local message selection via front panel
control.
- File format: MP3, WAV, FLAAC,
OGG; (64-128 kbps recommended).
- network (RJ-45 Port).
- Memory format: nonvolatile - no battery
backup required.
- Currently playing message displayed on
front panel LCD.
- Message loading via
network upload or removable SD card.
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Memory storage size 32GB minimum.
- Message
lengths: variable. Message playlists may be
created and stored.
- Message order:
continuous sequential message play-out based
on user-determined order.
- Messages and
playlists may also be triggered by HTML CGI
commands.
- Audio inputs and outputs: 600
ohms; RCA jacks; unbalanced.
- Power:
120VAC/12VDC (2 watts); 150 ma @ 12VDC.
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19” rack mount format; 1 RU. Dimensions: 19”
W X 1.75” H X 10” D.
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Audio Recording Software |
Broadcast Quality Audio Processor (HQ 5.2) -
Front panel menu with job-wheel setup.
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Performs AGC, 3-band compression, peak control and output filtering. Has user adjustments for compression, EQ, limiting and program density.
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DSP limiting offers tight peak control without clipping.
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USB connector enables fast firmware updates in the field.
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Distortion: less than 0.02% THD (proof mode).
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Noise: better than 72dB below the limited ceiling level measured through the appropriate de-emphasis network.
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Program lines: input – active-balanced XLR analog, -20dBu-+20dBu;
output – ative-balanced XLR analog, -15dBu-+12dBu.
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Latency: 3.5 ms – 4.5 ms.
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Power requirement: 12VDC at 200 ma.
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Size and weight: 1.6” ”H x 5.5”W x 5.5”D (1U); 4 lbs.
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Rack space required: 1RU (1/3 space).
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Indoor Security
Enclosure -
Durable black, textured power-coat finish.
- Dimensions: 28.0" H x 22.5" W x 18.0" D.
- Interior space for rack-mounted components: 21.0" H 15.0" D.
- 200-pound equipment weight capacity.
- Rack-mount equipment mounting format – 12 rack spaces.
- 16-gauge steel construction with 1/8" thick laser-cut corner braces.
- Tool-free quick-mount system for easy, one-person installation of the center section to the back pan on the job site.
- Windowed front door provides access for control of electronics, key lockable.
- Secondary service access door provides access to rear of electronic components and wiring. Service access door is key lock and padlock-able.
- Seismic certified. EIA/TIA compliant.
- UL listed in the US and Canada.
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Associated Materials- All
necessary
wiring, cabling, connectors, mounts and hardware.
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Illustrated instruction manual.
- Test
equipment: the above-listed wattmeter and a dummy load for
antenna tuning and system diagnosis.
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Commonly Selected Options |
Additional UPS time to keep the system on air
during power outages - 14 hour increments. |
Hybrid Audio Management Package for
Redundancy with a
MGR.021 Voice
Player and a
DN.1201 Program Mixer (Compare
audio control methods.) |
Outdoor Electronics Enclosure for Isolated
Settings
- NEMA-3R grade, gasketed, with
dual doors, aluminum frame and sheeting.
- Removable rack cage.
- Size: 66.5"H x 24.125"W x
33"D; 23" doors open 90○, front and back. 332 /
334 signal cabinet style.
- Dual internal locks
and locking handles on dual doors.
- Fan / vent /
filter, thermostatically controlled.
- AC power
service panel and groundbus.
- Cabinet lights activate / deactivate
with door opening / closure.
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Headphones and Microphone for Recording or Live
Broadcasting
Microphone:
- Style: dynamic, handheld .
- Frequency response: 50-15,000 Hz.
- Pickup pattern: cardiod.
- Output connectors: mic = USB and XLR; headphones
=
3.5 mm jack.
- Inclusions: desk stand, audio output cables.
- Switch: on/off slide switch.
Headphones:
- Frequency response: 18-22,000 Hz.
- Design:
closed back, foldable.
- Earcups: padded.
- Output
cable: 3 meters; ¼” stereo connector with
1/8” adapter.
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Signal Measurement Receiver -
See "How SMR Works." - AM Receive Band: 520-1710 kHz; 10 kHz per channel.
- Signal Intensity Display: 2-digit 15-99 (dbu).
- Tuning: Digital 10 khz LCD readout, lighted; auto/manual tuning; auto tuning storage.
- Power: 3- AA batteries (included), 6 VDC input jack.
- Audio Output: speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Dimensions: 5.3” X 3.4” X 1.0”.
- Weight: 7.1 oz.
- Instructions: manufacturer; ISS guidance sheets for the use of SMR Receiver for AM noise and signal monitoring.
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Vertical Profile
Antenna Support and Grounding System -
Space requirement: less than 1 square foot.
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RF exposure separation: 1 meter minimum
recommended at fewer than 1000 watts - both
occupational and controlled environments.
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RF grounding element: 4-foot length;
integral to support pole.
- Lightning
ground: 8-foot groundrod, copper clad.
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Support pole composition: aluminum, 6"
OD, .3125" wall thickness.
- Support
pole length: 24 feet.
- Support pole
finish: powder coat, silver/gray.
- Support
standing height: 18 feet above grade; 6 feet
below grade.
- Wind: hurricane rated.
1400-1700 kHz, support pole exceeds Florida
Dade/Broward County windload requirements
with attached antenna, greater than 146
MPH/3-second gusts. 530-1390 kHz, support
pole meets and exceeds Florida windload
requirements with attached antenna, 130
MPH/3-second gusts. (Florida Building Code –
2001).
- Internal components: RF lightning
arrestor and grounding enclosure, grounding bus, coaxial feedline:
- Provided in a weatherproof NEMA4
cabinet, arrestor bonded to an aluminum
panel that supports the lightning
grounding and groundplane connection
clamps.
- Capacity of 50,000 amps
surge.
- Clamping speed of less than 2.5 nS.
- 2 UHF connectors.
- Aluminum flange ground connection.
- External components: threaded attachment
for antenna mount, weatherproof service
hatch with tamperproof hardware. Crane hook.
Frequencies: 530-1700 kHz. - Compliant with
ANSI/TIA-222-G-2005 standard (Class III,
Category 4, Exposure D) 130 mph/3-second
gust for frequencies 1400-1700 kHz when
installed in soil types per Annex F of the
standard.
- Maintains safe human RF
exposure distance from the AM antenna, per
FCC Guidelines (per ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992
standard).
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StreamCAST Electronics Package-
Standalone IP audio encoder.
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Supports MP3, PCM and VoIP (uLAw/aLaw) audio
codecs.
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Supports IP streaming standards such as
TCP/IP, RTP, SIP, Shoutcast, Multicast.
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Browser-based device management, SNMP
Monitoring.
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Required Utilities |
- 110-volt AC, single-phase/50/60 Hz, less
than 1 amp AC operating current (20-amp
breaker).
- LAN/WAN network service.
- Analog telephone line (POTS).
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Commonly Supplied
Services |
Frequency Search and FCC Licensing
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Electronics Installation |
Onsite
Training and FCC-Required Signal Study |
Lifetime Remote Technical Support
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InfoRadio Format Recordings
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