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Portable HAR with Changeable
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Technical Specifications
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For Intelligent Transportation
Systems |
Our ITS6000 Highway Advisory Radio
(HAR) Systems provide new and efficient ways to integrate
real-time radio into 21st century ITS projects. Radio is as
relevant as its content is current. ITS6000 HAR Stations are
designed to make broadcast content match current conditions to
maximize utility to motorists.
Conventional Highway Advisory Radio
design, kicked up a notch, ITS6000 offers operators the ability
to record 3 hours of recordings, 1,000 high quality messages in
50 playlists and, if desired, automatic 'All Hazard' alerts from
the National Weather Service, targeted to areas served (e.g.,
hurricane updates and AMBER alerts). Two-way redundant control,
standard with each station, uses push-to-talk style transceivers
(transceivers not included) and the same, familiar broadcasting
protocols and voice prompts as regular phones. Computer audio
control is an option. |
Other Standard Features |
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Antenna system.
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Independent recording, monitoring and erasing of
recordings.
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The
NX8R Digital Message Player offers 3 hours
of recordings, 1,000 high quality messages in 50
playlists and
'All
Hazard' alerts from the
National Weather Service targeted to the area
served through Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME).
Non-volatile dynamic message storage.
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Remote control.
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4-day battery backup operation, if AC power is
lost.
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Rack-style signal cabinet for high security and
multiple option flexibility.
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One-of-a-kind TR6000
HQ 5.0 transmitter system.
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Options |
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IP76 Digital Message Player: Update the
broadcast program via a standard Ethernet
network or via its USB port as a backup. This
option affords the highest quality audio
programming and the flexibility of keeping the
library of messages on your computer. An
optional Software Suite is available for
creation (including text to speech), editing,
processing, playlist generation and archival of
broadcast messages in standard MP3 file format.
- The
VP9000 Vertical Profile Antenna Support and Grounding System requires no
buried groundplanes or groundrods. Only one
square foot of ground is needed for
installation. The system comes with an aluminum
antenna support pole that has internal wiring to
discourage vandalism.
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Free-Standing AM Radio Antenna System with
Tower produces a signal intensity,
which, with FCC allowance, is higher than
possible using the standard ANXX AM Radio
Antenna. At 10 watts, the signal intensity
may be 2.0 mV/m at 2.25 miles, producing a
sign-able range of 8 to 12 miles. (Note:
Special FCC allowance for increased signal
intensity is required.) The Free-Standing
Antenna System's 49-foot antenna/tower,
antenna tuner and 30-foot groundplane are
designed to be ground-mounted in an
unobstructed area approximately 100 feet in
radius for maximum propagation. A concrete
pad supports the antenna, tower and tuner.
- 2X Signal
Booster with a 16’ black, anodized
aluminum extension that
doubles the
efficiency/range of the
station’s existing
antenna system, allowing
the transmitter to run
at less wattage or
allowing the signal to
have twice the intensity
at a given distance. Functions with
upper-band
(typ:1610-1700) antennas
only. This option is
recommended for federal
government agencies that
do not have a signal
intensity limitation;
for any operator in a
challenging environment
that requires maximum
signal intensity to cut
through woods, buildings
and obstructions.
Note: local government
licensees must seek a
waiver of FCC rules to
allow a signal intensity
above the standard 2.0
mV/m limitation.
- GPS Frequency Stabilization minimizes
interference among satellite stations.
- Power Loss Notification Module informs
technicians that AC power has been lost at the HAR location.
It has 5 programmable notification delay
periods, internal battery backup, is
instantaneous to 24 hours and automatically
dials up to 4 telephone numbers.
- StreamCAST Broadcast-Streaming to the Internet.
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ENcast Emergency Notification Broadcast
System to automatically broadcast
text-based system alerts.
- FAS6000 Flashing Beacons and Flash Controller
for notifying motorists.
- Signal Measurement
Radio Receiver for ensuring FCC compliance.
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Plan Your HAR Network / Request a
Quote |
Contact Bill Baker to help
plan the best configuration for your setting and to get a quote.
See
Typical Planning Steps for planning an ITS6000
Highway Advisory Radio Network.
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Services |
In addition to staff training and system
certification, we offer the following optional
services.
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Exclusive
Features in the Marketplace |
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System components
manufactured in the United States.
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2. |
Only our transmitter (TR6000
HQ 5.0) features full 5000 Hz audio bandwidth to
comply with new FCC rules that allow for
high quality broadcasting. The transmitter
employs a modern synthesized frequency
system, so that if a frequency change ever
is necessary, it can be easily done without
component changes or board-level work. The
TR6000 Transmitter also utilizes an
efficient Class D amplifier, comprised of
only two driver devices for highest
reliability. Moreover, TR6000 is the only
such unit manufactured and type-accepted for
Travelers Information Station (TIS)
applications in the United States, and it is
approved for military use on 510-530 kHz,
1610-1700 kHz - Certification: J/F 12/07677.
(An optional
HQ 5.1 broadcast quality audio processor
incorporates tight peak control, adaptive
pre-emphasis and low-pass filtering. Meets
new FCC audio filtering standards for
expanded bandwidth Travelers Information
Radio Stations [TIS]. Certified by the FCC
on 2-18-2016 for exclusive use with the
TR6000 Transmitter.) |
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Ability to change to new message patterns, when the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
(NOAA) All-Hazard Radio System sends
warnings related to specific hazards and/or
geographic areas.
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4. |
Field-programmable/upgradeable
'All Hazard'
Receiver to remain
current with changes in NOAA Emergency Alert System/weather
hazards.
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An
ENcast option to allow for instant
broadcast of text-based alerts issued by
your Emergency Notification System (check
for compliance) and/or National Weather
Service SAME/'All Hazard' system. |
6. |
Ability to capture
the most recent warning activation for
replay by system operators.
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7. |
Ten prerecorded touchtone bursts and burst
sequences to program into broadcasts to gain attention for important
messages.
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8. |
Optional ability to distribute audio to satellite
stations without relying on
vulnerable dial-up telephone links. (See
the GPS Frequency Stabilization webpage.)
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9. |
Black
antenna to discourage ice
build-up, finished with a special
UV-resistant architectural-anodization
process to prevent color fading. |
10. |
An option requiring that only a support pole be set. Not required are
large, buried, copper-wire groundplane
installations or chemical-emitting
ground-pipe (hollow rods) burial. (See
Vertical Profile Antenna Support and Grounding System webpage.) |
11. |
Battery backup system capable of keeping the
station on the air for a full 4 days. The
pack recharges full in only 7 hours. |
12. |
Nonproprietary electronic designs.
All equipment uses standard 19" rack-mount hardware for ease of
substitution and service. This means that, in the future, you may change
components as needed without the requirement to return to us; i.e.,
simple wiring diagrams are provided, so you can service equipment
yourself, if you choose, or have a third party assist – all with our
full support. |
13. |
A supplier that offers
technical assistance for the life of the
product. We support today radio stations
that first went on the air in the 1980s when
the company first started. Our staff of
engineers has more than 60 years of combined
experience specifically in the kind of radio
technology under which ITS6000 operates (FCC
Rules, Part 90.242).
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14. |
Free professional
recording service option. |
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Planning & Pricing |
As you would expect, Information
Station Specialists provides a full menu of technical services
to help you put and keep ITS6000 HAR station on the air. We will
help plan and implement your station, including frequency and
site selection, FCC licensing, installation, staff training and
the FCC-required field survey and documentation. Even
professionally recorded audio messages
can be provided,
so your broadcast is ready to place on the air as soon as the
station is turned on. Each system is provided with
Remote Technical Support
for the life of the station.
Sole Source. We frequently are the only source for the products
and services we offer and can send you support letters to affirm
that for your purchasing documentation.
HGACBuy. If you are a state or local government agency anywhere
in the US and you are a HGACBuy cooperative member - or want to
join as an end user - you can purchase our products without the
necessity of going out to bid. Membership is free to villages,
towns, cities, townships, counties, state agencies, departments,
authorities, districts, councils or nonprofits doing work for
such entities.
Here's how to join.
Competitive Process. If you must seek competitive bids or
quotes, we can supply specifications (in text form) so you can
easily integrate them into bid documents.
Purchases by governmental entities can be made by purchase
order, agency order on letterhead, VISA/MC (up to $3,500) or
simply by signing and returning our quote sheets. Standard terms
are Net 30 days.
Lease-to-own terms are also
available.
Inquire for details
See also our portable
VoiceStar
HAR system.
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