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When disaster strikes terrestrial FM will be there
Terrestrial FM radio stations have robust emergency infrastructure. Backup towers, transmitters & power generators to make sure the signal is "always on" the air.
Mt Constitution Tower site
We use FM radio, streaming & social media services to distribute vital information and creative content to our island communities.
Phase One - Orcas Island
StayAlert signal covers all Islands, Bellingham and Vancouver B.C.
Green is the StayAlert Op Center & the 102.3 FM Signal
Red is KWPZ FM (63,000 watts)
Reaching all islands, Vancouver BC & the Lummi Nation
Phase Two
Seattle Station Activated
StayAlert RDS2 coverage on the Interstate auto corridor for 203 continuous miles.
Reaches population of 8-10 million people
Our proprietary software ingests alert data and forwards into the FM RDS2 system
StayAlert TX software interfaces with FM broadcast systems
Mt Constitution Transmitter Site
Messages are received from FM signal and displayed locally.
StayAlert Data Services
Using the power of FM radio to deliver text Alerts to public places, homes, phones and car radios.
Video Displays Computers Mobile Car Radio
Audio & Text
Phones
Installed in Public Places
Utility LED signs
StayAlert receiver hardware for public displays & in remote locations
Portable, compact & affordable devices.
Table Top Receiver
(In development)
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HDMI Port (For TV's & Monitors)
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USB Ports (FMTuner)
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Ethernet (Network)
USB FM Tuner for Laptops or PC's​
Works with Indoor or Outdoor Antennas
Connecting Our Community
StayAlert is committed to supporting local authorities during emergencies. One of our primary objectives is to provide them with direct access to our broadcast audio during such events.
Our first participant is Orcas Fire & Rescue
Direct access to KIXP-FM audio chain
Daily, weekly, and monthly on-air programming
Frequent PSA schedules
Future goals include additional transmitters on Orcas
Two for San Juan Island
Our studio is located on the corner of "A" Street & North Beach Road in Eastsound, Wa. on Orcas Island.
Besides the KIXP functions, it serves as the operational center for StayAlert services.
Current capabilities now include:
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FM Broadcast 102.3 KIXP FM
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Streaming Media services: KIXP.org
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FCC mandated EAS equipment including weekly tests.
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Community round table studio
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Backup power
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Rock Island fiber Internet
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Satellite data service for operations backup
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Buck Mt remote studio
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Eagle Ridge (Mt Constitution) backup operations
For more information contact Allen Hartle: allen@stayalert.org
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