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Mt Constitution Tower site
We use FM radio, streaming & social media services to distribute vital information and creative content to our island communities.
Green is the StayAlert Op Center & the 102.3 FM Signal
Yellow is StayAlert HQ
& backup transmitter
Red is KWPZ FM (63,000 watts)
Reaching all islands, Vancouver BC & the Lummi Nation
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.
Our proprietary software ingests alert data and forwards into the FM RDS system
Alerts are broadcast on both KIXP LP & KWPZ (Class C)
for county-wide coverage
106.5 KWPZ broadcasts at 63,000 watts from Mt Constitution
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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