| CUSTOMER REVIEWS |
| “We have your
RadioSTAT system and it works beautifully. We have used the
system extensively during our Covid operations." |
Colin Burns
Florida Department of Health Emergency Prep
Citrus County, FL |
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| “People are very
reliant on our AM station. We knew this would be the case,
but wow." |
Ray Rothrock
Chair, Emergency Planning Committee
Portola Valley, CA |
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| “Deployment went
quickly and was completed in about 20 minutes. The coverage
was phenomenal and absolutely unbelievable that a 10-watt
station could be heard nearly 6 miles away in an urban
environment with many tall buildings. Overall, the system
was an excellent investment." |
John Black
Wireless Communications Manager
Long Beach, CA |
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| “We are using our
info radio station [RadioSTAT] on 1640 kHz for the second
year to broadcast information during the National High
School Rodeo Finals (NHSRF). We use it with wonderful
success to broadcast traffic information, emergency
information and daily event schedules." |
David Johnson
Emergency Manager
Sweetwater County | Rock Springs, WY |
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| “We use RadioSTAT to
provide the citizens with public health information in
conjunction with field clinics ... in response to public
health emergencies, such as the recent pandemic. These
instructions include directions, ... how to proceed ... and
what to expect once they arrive, ... [also] medical
information about the public health emergency and where to
obtain further information." |
Brad Witte
Emergency Preparedness Director
Allen County, IN |
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| “During emergency and
or disastrous situations, we provide information on the
event and safety rules to follow to protect the lives and
property of our residents and/or visitors. During non-life
threatening events, we provide information on general
conditions throughout the County." |
Marvin Hill
Emergency Management Director
Randolph County, WV |
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|
 Capabilities
During public health and safety
emergencies, take a RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Advisory Radio
Station into critical areas and speak directly to citizens via
standa
rd radio receivers. RadioSTAT can be a lifesaver, allowing
broadcasts of critical instructions and information, for example...
- Evacuations (wildfires, floods, hurricanes).
- Medical emergencies
(hospital surges, points of dispensing, quarantines,
decontamination).
- Terrorist incidents.
- HAZMAT situations.
- Critical
public safety messaging.
- Road construction and infrastructure
failures.
- AMBER alerts.
Built for speed and portability,
RadioSTAT
electronics are housed in high-impact, weather-resistant cases. A
fold-out antenna system allows a station to be set up in 10 minutes
by one person.
Portability is an instant asset during emergencies,
allowing re-establishment of the signal from a new location quickly.
(Portability also makes RadioSTAT especially useful at large public
gatherings for broadcasting schedules, traffic, parking, safety and
critical instructions for patrons approaching or exiting.)
Programming may be controlled using flash drives (the USB Edition)
or across a network or via SD card / USB adapter (the IP Edition).
The USB Edition is most commonly utilized for totally portable
applications; while the IP Edition is for systems that generally
operate from a fixed position but need to be ready to deploy. Both
include a program mixer that allows live broadcasting, paging over a
repeating program and the inclusion of outside audio sources.
RadioSTAT Systems are FCC-licensed. The signal is typically announced to the
public by quick-erect FASTrack portable signs, positioned at the
periphery of the coverage area. Motorists receive broadcasts on
standard vehicle radios, over 25-75 square miles.
During non-emergency times, officials often operate from fixed
locations via a Vertical Profile Antenna. This helps familiarize
citizens with the frequency. Regular
FCC-allowed messages may be
broadcast during those times.
Information Station Specialists is the sole provider of RadioSTAT in
the United States and offers 24 / 7 remote technical support for the
life of the product. |
| Two Editions from which to
Choose |
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IP
Edition |
USB Edition |
| Manage
the broadcast program via an network or locally using the station’s
front-panel controls. In an emergency, message files can be loaded
physically via SD card with a USB adapter. The RadioSTAT IP affords
full 5000 Hz audio quality plus the convenience of a
network-accessible message library. |
Update the broadcast program from a simple flashdrive through the
station’s USB port. The USB Edition of the RadioSTAT combines high
quality 5000 Hz bandwidth with the convenience and flexibility of
flashdrive control. The length of the program is only limited by the
flash drive size, so virtually any length and number of messages is
feasible. |
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| For both
editions, audio creation software is provided to allow you to
create, edit and process natural voice messages for broadcast.
Archive the messages on the PC, laptop or device of your choice for
quick call-up. Both editions can transmit from a fixed location with
a permanently installed antenna and also be ready to roll out on a
moment's notice with a portable antenna, as well. FCC licensing
provided with RadioSTAT systems accommodates both fixed and
territorial licenses for the service. Our Hybrid Package option
allows for both IP and USB methodologies, providing additional
convenience and redundancy plus the addition of a program mixer for
live mic / live feed applications. |
Key Advantages
- Third-party companies are not
needed for continuing service, carrier or activation
fees and therefore do not need to be relied upon during
emergencies.
- When the AC grid goes down,
RadioSTAT still works if operated on a generator or
battery pack; and receivers are in vehicles.
- AM radio methodology has been
active for 80 years and is not likely to be supplanted
anytime soon.
- Citizens do not need to
purchase special devices to receive RadioSTAT messages.
- RadioSTAT stations allow
public officials to speak directly to motorists without
distracting text messages on portable devices.
- Radio messages supersede text
services in amount of information and level of detail
that can be delivered efficiently.This aural medium also
allows officials to speak to the public in a natural,
person-to-person way that might be calming during an
emergency.
- RadioSTAT comes in an
easy-to-go format but may be used in a fixed location
when not needed on the road.Its low price makes
- RadioSTAT accessible, so
communities can afford more than one station to cover
jurisdictions.
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| Standard Package |
Options |
| Transmitter and digital
message player in portable case, containing
broadcast control electronics. |
| Multichannel mixer and
microphone for live broadcasting, paging over a
repeating program and/or the inclusion of outside
sources. |
| Portable antenna system
and stand with coaxial cable and stabilizing
sandbags. |
| Two flash drives in
carrying case. |
| Equipment pouches and
stowing bags for mics, cables and antennas. |
| Set-up tools. |
| Illustrated Instructions.
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| An
array of services that includes system planning,
engineering and 24/7 remote technical support for
the life of the station. |
|
See Technical
Specifications webpage. |
|
Recording headset and mic
for PC / laptop.
Hybrid option for both USB and network-based audio
control. |
| Antenna height extender
for terrain / interference / obstruction-challenged
areas (a 10' black, anodized pole extension to
existing antenna system that increases signal
strength 70%). |
| Signal Measurement Radio
Receiver that allows you to measure signal intensity and
verify FCC compliance. |
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Options
for fixed antenna location(s) in addition to the portable
RadioSTAT antenna. Fixed antennas can be installed on flat-roof
buildings (click thumbnail, right to see photo) or in a yard
adjacent to a host building: (1) Fixed
Vertical Profile
Antenna Support and Grounding System. (2)
HPR.0990 Antenna
System for expanded signal coverage. |
|
StreamCAST
Service for streaming broadcasts to smart devices. |
| Professionally recorded audio messages so your broadcast is
ready to put on the air as soon as the station is turned on (see
permitted content.) |
| FCC licensing services. |
| Signs to announce the
station. |
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Who Operates RadioSTAT Stations?
RadioSTAT is increasingly a standard
communication tool for public health and safety agencies across the
nation (see a examples listed on the righthand side of this page) as
well as for community events, military bases, highway departments.
Let us know if you'd like customer contact info for reference. |
 Planning & Purchasing Your System
We provide a full menu of technical services to help you put and
keep your RadioSTAT station(s) 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 are available, so your broadcast is ready to put on the air
as soon as the station is turned on. Best of all, each system comes
with remote technical support for the life of the station.
See
typical planning steps and/or
contact Bill Baker for a
recommendation on the best setup for your intended application. Bill
can also supply related pricing.
The RadioSTAT Systems are priced affordably so that multiple units can be
purchased and deployed simultaneously at different locations during
emergencies.
See Purchasing
Method Options here.
Note: Because FCC processing time is unpredictable, we recommend
that you request licensing and other FCC documentation services from
us as soon as you know for sure you will have a station – definitely
no later than when you place your radio equipment order.
For more features, see the
ALERT AM Emergency Advisory Radio System.
For extended range emergency broadcasting, see
RadioSAFE Wide Area
Emergency Broadcast Radio Systems, which offer coverage areas of
a 5 to 20+ mile radius.
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| RELATED LINKS |
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Brochure |
|
Planning Guide |
|
Technical Specifications |
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| CUSTOMER EXAMPLES |
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Photo by
Harmer Communications
Kahului, HI |
| The above RadioSTAT
antenna rests 500 feet above sea level, overlooking the
remains of Lahaina, Maui. The State of Hawaii deployed the
station to broadcast safety and status updates for relief /
recovery workers and returning residents with a listening
range of 3-5 miles on 1700 AM over the ground and 5-7 miles
radius along the shoreline |
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| RadioSTAT's portable
antenna and groundplane installed at a temporary COVID
"vaccination station" at California State University in Los
Angeles, installed by Caltrans / Office of Emergency
Services. |
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| PIO Dave Zaski (left) &
Thomas Cravener at North Tahoe, CA, Fire Protection District
train personnel. The District’s 3 units are used to allay
fear and route residents safely away from terrifying
wildfire danger. |
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| ADDITIONAL USE
EXAMPLES |
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Community Events |
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CA |
Grand Prix
Association of Long Beach |
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Emergency / Fire / Health |
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AZ |
Maricopa County &
the State Emergency Department |
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CA |
12 Cities & Fire
Districts plus Los Angeles & Ventura Counties |
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CT |
City of Westbrook |
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FL |
State Health
Department |
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IA |
Clarke, Keokuk &
Wapello Counties |
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IL |
Illinois Law
Enforcement Alert Group |
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IL |
Maine Township |
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IN |
Marion & 10 Other
Counties plus Porter Health Hospital |
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KS |
Sedgwick County |
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MA |
Worcester County &
the State Emergency Agency |
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MI |
Allegan, Newaygo &
Ottawa Counties; City of VanBuren |
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MN |
Hennepin County
(Minneapolis Area) |
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MO |
City of
Independence |
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MS |
City of Oxford |
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ND |
State Emergency
Services & Health Department |
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NE |
Douglas County &
South Sioux City Police |
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NJ |
Mantoloking
Borough, Union Township & City of Vineland |
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NH |
Town of Pittsfield |
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NM |
Albuquerque &
Bernalillo County |
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OH |
Cities of Ashtabula & Findlay plus Athens &
Delaware Counties |
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OR |
Cities of Happy
Valley & Sandy |
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PA |
Bucks County |
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SD |
Douglas County |
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TN |
State Health Dept;
South Central Region; Shelby County |
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TX |
Coastal Bend & SW
Regions; Pharr; Williamson County |
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UT |
Cedar Mountain Fire
District; Iron & Millard Counties |
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WV |
8 Counties plus the Cities of Alpine, Bridgeport &
Wardensville |
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WA |
City of Burien plus the Makah Tribe
Government |
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WI |
Chippewa County |
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WY |
Alpine; Sublette & Sweetwater Counties |
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Military |
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NC |
US Marine Corps |
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Traffic Safety |
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FL |
Department of
Transportation |
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MD |
State Highway
Administration |
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NY |
Verrazzano Narrows
Bridge |
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Visitor Info |
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AZ UT |
Bureau of Land
Management & USDA |
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AZ |
Ironwood National Monument |
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CA |
Yosemite National
Park |
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