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and speaker is powerful enough to deliver instructions either indoors or out , enabling emergency crews to manage crowds consistently and safely . AmpliVox ’ s Radio Hailer communication system connects to two 2-watt MURS radios . One radio acts as the receiver , the other as the transmitter . The Radio Hailer includes a 50-watt amplifier ; the 11 ” horn speaker delivers 108 dB of clear sound audible over any background noise , as well as a 120dB warning siren . In addition to the radios , users can connect to the amp through wireless microphones or wired mics , available as options .
The Radio Hailer has a battery life of up to 200 hours on 10 D-cell alkaline batteries , or can be powered by optional NiCad batteries . A line-out jack allows the amplifier to connect to a recording device for repetitive instructions and warnings . Tripods , a carrying case and speakers are optional . Applications for the Radio Hailer :
• Public Safety : Police , first responders , emergency management teams
• Secondary post-disaster responders
• Education : Kindergarten through University
• Corporate crisis management teams
• Multi-floor Facilities : Multi-tenant life safety professionals
• Hospitals : Evacuation , surge crowd management
• Military : Bases , training facilities and installations
• Parks , recreation , and sports facilities
• Transportation : Railway hubs , airports , bus and subway stations
• Shopping malls
• Industrial settings : Manufacturing plants , distribution centers , trucking facilities
Oct / Nov 2016 Edition
Don Roth , owner and CEO of AmpliVox Sound Systems
“ The Radio Hailer is an effective tool that dramatically improves the first responders ’ capabilities , allowing everyone to get to safety ,” commented AmpliVox CEO Don Roth . “ Our emergency products empower personnel from police departments , schools , stadiums , corporations and other sectors to save lives through improved communication and crowd control .” “ Anytime an emergency plan calls for a possible evacuation of a large number of people , you need an AmpliVox Radio Hailer .” The Radio Hailer was developed for a multinational financial services firm that wanted to improve disaster preparedness at multiple sites in the New York City area . After initial testing , the customer commented , “ I ’ m
happy to tell you that we ran a major test today , and the system performed well . We were able to cover a large area with intelligible speech . The system set-up and disassembly was very easy , and the portable cases work well .”
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