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Gorman-Redlich CAP-to-EAS Decoder	List Price is $1350.00.  We sell for $1210.00 plus shipping and tax where applicable. Add $6 for a 1 or 4 ft audio cable that goes between the CAP-to-EAS  Decoder and any EAS Encoder-Decoder.  Add $6 for a cable to link a Gorman EAS-1 (Firmware V 9.7 or later) to a Gorman CAP-to-EAS Decoder to get immediate EAS action from a CAP alert rather than waiting for the conversion of CAP, which is sent to the EAS system via its normal EAS input as soon as the CAP message is complete.
Front panel view.  It has a 19-inch rack mount using a 1-unit (1-3/4") high space.
The emergency alerting experts at Gorman-Redlich have the answer in the form of the Gorman-Redlich CAP-to-EAS Decoder unit, offered as a standalone unit that will translate received CAP alerts into EAS headers, which will be transmitted by your current EAS equipment the same as they already are. Built by the experts with 35 years of experience in the emergency alerting industry Compatible with existing IPAWS CAP Profile Built-in text-to-speech functionality With this unit, CAP-to-EAS conversion does not require the purchase of a new encoder-decoder Email alert reports via built-in SMTP server Print alert reports to USB or network printer 500+ MB on-board storage for log files and message/audio archives 114 year MTBF solid state storage for cool, quiet, reliable, shock-proof performance Software can be updated via LAN or optional USB KVM switch May be configured via available VGA monitor, mouse and keyboard connections or optional USB KVM switch One rack unit space requirement for small equipment footprint Automatically updates and synchronizes clock via preconfigured NTP servers RS232 serial port for data transfer Up to 8 USB ports for attaching printers, storage devices, network adapters, etc. 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN connection for fast network connectivity Built-in firewall for network security Reads and processes RSS feeds to monitor lists of CAP alerts Codecs for decoding and playing MP3 or OGG Vorbis alert audio 1/8" TRS jacks for audio in, audio out, and microphone in Powerful 1.6GHz dual core Intel Atom 330 processor 1GB of RAM

	Connection to an existing Gorman-Redlich, or any other EAS unit, is simple as shown here.

* 5 bi-directional RS232 inputs/outputs for computer modem, remote sign board, character generator and auxiliary panel.
* 4 audio inputs on standard models (expandable to 6 audio inputs).  All audio inputs & outputs are transformer isolated from encoder-decoder board.
* Manual or automatic mode keypad selectable.
* Automatic interruption of stereo program lines when pre-selected header code is received while in automatic operation for insertion of alert message on transmitter.
* 2 minutes of digital audio storage (5 kHz) expandable to 4.5 minutes
* 5 programmable relays to supply contact closures to handshake with automation equipment or signal other equipment or signal other equipment.
* 25 pin parallel printer port for external printer to keep E.A.S. log
* An auxiliary output through a co-axial BNC fitting to go directly into the FM exciter.
* Alert is displayed on a 4 line 40 character back lighted LCD display for rapid interpretation of alert message. Alert message can also be scrolled on a remote sign board, a computer screen or with a character generator on a video monitor.
* 20 key keypad to construct alert messages header code, set modulation levels or set input levels or set input levels. Header codes can be edited or dumped on practice runs. * Can have 1 or 2 password codes. One for composing a header code and another that will be known only by those who will be adjusting the equipment.
* The complete required weekly test, the end of message code, sending a stored alert or sending a composed header can be done from either the keypad on the encoder-decoder or with a remote push button in the "on-air room". If you choose to just forward the header code and the E.O.M., the audio portion of the message can be deleted from either the keypad or a remote push button in the "on-air-room".
* Automatic reset of decoder after 2 minutes.
* The stored audio message can be routed to the speaker for review so that the urgency of the message can be gauged. The message can then either be cancelled or sent on.
* Will operate over audio input levels from 0.14 V to V R.M.S.
* Diagnostic information can be printed out on a printer if unit is malfunctioning and can be faxed to us for analysis.
* Quality 2 1/2 inch 8 ohm front panel QUAM speakers for clear audio. * Non-volatile memory and non-volatile voice storage.
* 4 layer board with all signal traces on top and bottom and all IC's mounted in sockets for ease of repair.
* Rack mounted 19" wide by 3-1/2 inches high.

Accessories:
EAS Receivers.  This unit is dip switch frequency programmed and is 1 3/4 inch high rack mounted.

Here are (l-r) Jim Gorman and Mark Persons at the 2010 Broadcasters Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin.  Jim is a friendly guy.  He just naturally attracts visitors and customers. We have known Jim Gorman since 1976 and are were proud to become a dealer in 1979. The Gorman-Redlich web site address is: http://www.gorman-redlich.com

We make an interface panel to make it possible for one EAS unit to operate more than one radio station.  Standard or Deluxe
An option to call into the unit by telephone and initiate an alert is $250.00.

AMBER is included in new units sold today.  For existing units in the field, if the Gorman EAS-1 unit has a version number of  7.0 or above, then the AMBER upgrade will cost $100.00 plus one hour of installation time at the radio station.  If there is no version number on the front panel display, then disconnect the power and then reconnect it. You have two seconds to see the version number displayed on boot-up.  If the version number is below 7.0, then be prepared to pay about $150 plus shipping for a factory upgrade to AMBER.    

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