EWS - Radio Specifications

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Emergency Warning

Technical Details

Input / Outputs
  • 7 station presets
  • Test button
  • Serial I/O, RS 232, for communication
  • Dry relay contacts
    rated load 0.5 A / 125VAC or 1A / 24 DC
  • Input for external antenna
   
LCD Display
  • Alphanumeric Display - STN fluid
  • LCD-Display back light in two colors:
    • green: general status
    • red: warning status
  • 1st row: 8 char, 2nd row: 20 char
  • symbol for wake up alarm / battery status
   
Keypad
  • 12 buttons, silicon keypad mat
  • 7 stations, snooze, up, down, menu, Pwr
   
RDS
  • Full automatic error detection/correction
  • EWS channel / PTY 31 detection
  • Displays PS (Program Service Name)
  • clock synchronizes to network time
  • AF analysis for best reception
   
General
  • Frequency VHF/FM: 87.6 - 107.9 MHz
  • Double Tuner Concept
  • Processor compatible with ROM, RAM on board, ext. EEPROM
  • Power:
    • 230 VAC 50-60 Hz
    • 125 VAC 50-60 Hz
  • External DC-input 9V DC
  • Back-up power, battery operation (min. 24 h)
  • EMC Immunity Test / Low Voltage Directive
  • Electromagnetic Disturbance Characteristics and Emission according to EN 55013
  • Disturbance Emission Immunity
  • EST test
  • CE certificate
  • Meets FCC and Industry Canada EMI and EMC requirements
  • FCC, Industrie Canada and UL approvals are pending