FIRST Response calls on Broadcast Warehouse to supply emergency radio equipment
23/10/2009
When a natural disaster occurs, such as the recent natural disasters in Indonesia, it is often those in the most remote areas who suffer the most. Cut off from the world it takes specialist teams, such as FIRST Response, to get information to these people.
In co-operation with Broadcast Warehouse, FIRST Response has assembled a kit that can do exactly that. Powerful and reliable, this bespoke case can work in all conditions and its small size allows it to be set up almost anywhere.
An engineer from RRI, the Indonesian National Broadcaster said ‘I can’t believe that the equipment is so compact yet has such a great coverage!’
The system is powered by the leading FM transmitter manufacturer BW Broadcast’s TX600. The latest tests have confirmed that within 5 days, FIRST Response were able to set up a base and transmit up to 20km. With this range they are able to transmit invaluable information, creating a lifeline to those in need.
Mike Adams from FEBC commented that ‘FIRST Response is very happy with the kit that Broadcast Warehouse put together for us; it works well in the field.’
Using a Label AKS/1N 800W Omni Dipole Antenna with the TX600 and Eupen cabling, all purchased from www.broadcastwarehouse.com, the FIRST Response team have been able to set new records for speed of set-up and with time hope to get the time down further.
Brendan Lofty from Broadcast Warehouse said, ‘this life saving service can be deployed anywhere in reaction to a disaster. Not only are the kits cost effective but they are quick and easy to deploy.’
With Broadcast Warehouse ever ready to supply the needs of Mike and his team, the future of emergency broadcasting looks set to help those in need, quicker and more efficiently.
