| Customer Reviews |
| "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
City of 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."
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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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Download a RadioSTAT brochure pdf.
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| Capabilities . . .
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During public health and safety
emergencies, take a RadioSTAT Portable Emergency Advisory
Radio Station into critical areas and speak directly to
citizens via standard radio receivers. RadioSTAT can be a
lifesaver, allowing broadcasts of critical instructions
and information, for example...
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- 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.
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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 is 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.
The stations are priced affordably so that multiple units can be
purchased and deployed simultaneously at different locations during
emergencies.
See ways to purchase here.
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.
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| 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 flash drive through
the station’s USB port. The USB Edition of the RadioSTAT combines high quality 5000 Hz bandwidth with the
convenience and flexibility of flash drive 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. |
| Key
Advantages . . . |
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Third-party companies are not needed for continuing
service, carrier or activation fees, and therefore do
not need to be relied upon during emergencies.
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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.
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Citizens do not need to purchase special devices to
receive RadioSTAT messages.
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RadioSTAT stations allow public officials to speak
directly to motorists without distracting text messages on
portable devices.
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Radio messages supersede text services in amount of
information and level of detail that can
be delivered efficiently.
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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.
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RadioSTAT comes in an easy-to-go format but may be used
in a fixed location when not needed on the road.
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Its low price makes RadioSTAT accessible, so communities can
afford more than one station to cover
 their
jurisdictions.
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| Basic Equipment Package . .
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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.
- An array of services that includes system
planning, engineering and
24/7 remote technical support
for the life of the station.
See
Technical
Specifications for details. |
- 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.
- 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.
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| Who Uses RadioSTAT?
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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. |
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Planning & Pricing . . . |
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. Bill Baker can answer
questions, help you go through plan a
setup for your particular application and offer
pricing based on your application needs.
Email
or call Bill Baker (616.772.2300 x102) for
assistance.
There are several ways to purchase RadioSTAT
stations, including HGACBuy. If you are a government
agency anywhere in the US, you are eligible to join
the HGACBuy cooperative, eliminating the need to go
to bid.
Membership is free. See also our other
purchasing options.
For added
station capability, see the
VoiceStar trailer-mounted system or
the
ALERT AM fixed
system.
For extended range emergency
advisory broadcasts on a fixed system, see our
RadioSAFE Wide Area Emergency Broadcast Radio
Systems, which offer coverage areas in a 5 to 20+ mile
radius. |
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Customer Installations |
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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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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 |
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 Countie |
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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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Community
Events
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, CA
Military
United States Marine Corps, NC
Traffic Safety
Florida Department
of Transportation
Maryland State Highway Administration
Ohio Department of Transportation
New York Verrazzano Narrows Bridge
Visitor Info
Bureau of Land Management & USDA, AZ & UT.
Ironwood National Monument, AZ
Yosemite National Park, CA |
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