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Blog – Mobile Trailer
January 19, 2022
Severe weather is happening today more than ever. New Year’s Day storms in Kentucky were the deadliest tornado event in the state’s history. Seven tornadoes with thirty-one counties impacted by the storms, according to the governor’s office. Damage included 7 landslides, 75 road closures due to flooding and washouts. This was just two weeks after...
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Blog – Lone Workers – When Location! Location! Location! Matters Most
January 5, 2022
Safety requires preparation. Being ready for the worst can seem like a pessimistic way to operate through life but having the tools you need should there be an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. We guard our houses with cameras and flood lights. We have anti-theft devices and lock the doors on...
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Blog – Does your First Responder agency wish they had more portable two-way radio coverage?
January 4, 2022
Vehicular Repeaters are designed to interface between existing high-power mobile radios and low-power handheld radios. When handheld radio coverage is limited, and mobile radio coverage is strong, a vehicular repeater will extend the range of the low-power handheld to that of the high-power mobile. How does it actually work? Vehicular Repeaters are wired directly to...
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Blog – Transitioning into a new world in 2022
December 15, 2021
For over 30 years Capitol Electronics has focused its business on serving the needs of public safety with critical technology designed to improve communication between first responders and their respective communities. Never has our world been in such turmoil, where safety in our everyday life has become top of mind. Our business has evolved to...
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Blog – Keeping Schools Safe: The Importance of Adding Gunshot Detection Technology
December 1, 2021
Technology has changed many aspects of life as we know it today, the most critical being security. Solutions have become available for just about every facet of security, even for something that's not easily solvable - gunshot detection. The FBI reports that active shooter events have steadily risen across the country since the year 2000....
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Blog – Healthcare Workers Safety
November 18, 2021
We appreciate our healthcare workers and acknowledge their heroism during this pandemic, but healthcare workers face another issue on a daily basis – workplace violence. Per OSHA, workplace violence is a recognized hazard in the healthcare industry. It can affect and involve workers, clients, customers, and visitors. Panic button systems ensure authorities are alerted within...
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Recent Tornadoes Prompt Installation of New Outdoor Warning Siren
November 1, 2021
Capitol Electronics is proud to be part of a crucial and life-saving solution for a small town in Pennsylvania. About 5,000 residents will soon receive a new warning system to alert them about severe weather threats and/or fires. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms develop quickly. A reliable plan of action can ensure safety of others and...
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Blog – Looking for help in becoming OSHA compliant?
October 26, 2021
The news is full of workplaces being fined by OSHA for failing to meet emergency alarm/warning system standards (1910.165). Capitol Electronics can help. As Federal Signal’s Manufacturer Representative, we can assist in providing system design that covers full range of audible and visual solutions. We offer a comprehensive product line developed to meet the emergency...
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Blog – Public Safety Alerting
October 4, 2021
With extreme weather events being the “new normal.” How is public safety alerting adapting? Scientists believe Global Warming is one catalyst causing an increase in severe weather events around the world. Everything from hurricanes, storms, flooding to drought and wildfires are ravaging the US like never before in history. As these weather events occur more...
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GPS Asset Tracker
September 2, 2021
Don't let criminals take your assets. Use our GPS Asset Tracker and always know where your equipment is. One time investment of only $255, includes 3-years of service. No monthly fees or contracts. - Automated inventory location reports at your fingertips.
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Centurion Defender
April 13, 2021
Portable, Flexible, and Powerful, the Centurion Defender replaces old VARDA systems with the most advanced sensor offering on the market. On-board Cellular connectivity ensures the Defender will work wherever you may need it. Provides instant notification to law enforcement for potential victims of domestic violence, high-profile witnesses, and even property crimes.
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Temperature Scanner
January 7, 2021
Provide your facility a non-touch temperature face mask scanner to help keep your customers/staff safe from COVID-19. Can ship within 3-days.
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RF100 Coming Soon!
November 17, 2020
New RF Compact Siren/Speaker to be released in first quarter, 2021. Federal Signal RF100AC. Will provide the same high-quality voice announcements as the Modulator and DSA speaker systems. Activated via VHF or UHF radio. Standalone – or part on an integrated system. For more information, contact us today!
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Affordable – Scalable Duress Solutions Now Available
October 19, 2020
No reoccurring fees. You purchase – you own it. Will instantly notify First Responders / Administration / whomever you designate. Other solutions available: Active Shooter, Door Monitoring, Environmental, Intrusion
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Alyssa’s Law Compliance
September 11, 2020
Alyssa’s Law is critical legislation addressing the issue of law enforcement response time. Make your school or work place safer by installing silent panic alarms that directly link to law enforcement and first responders. We can assist you in becoming Alyssa’s Law compliant. For more information on Alyssa’s Law, visit this website: www.makeourschoolssafe.org.
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Coming 1st Quarter of 2021 – Radio Controlled 100-Watt Speaker
July 29, 2020
Looking for a radio controlled 100-watt speaker to supplement your existing warning system? RF version of the IP100 scheduled to hit the market first quarter of 2021. Ideal add-on warning speaker system for parks, river valleys, urban areas --- any area where sirens cannot be heard due to obstructions. Contact us today for more information!
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Enhance your MODBUS TCP
March 31, 2020
The Informer15 Speaker is a 15-watt, IP-enabled indoor and outdoor speaker which can be used as a warning and alert device with both audible and visual indicators. Using the built-in Modbus capability alleviates the expense of additional front-end software and equipment needed to deliver the message.
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Keeping Library Patrons & Staff Safe
March 23, 2020
In May of 2019, tragic shooting incident took place in front of the library in Appleton, Wisconsin. City officials choose the RT Duress system because of the incredibly fast notification to First Responders (within two seconds!) and the ease of installation of the system (no new wiring was needed!).
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Portable AM Radio Systems for COVID-19 Treatment Centers
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Treatment Centers can use AM Radio Transmitter systems to communicate critical information to the public in their vehicles. Systems are portable, economical, easily deployed and provide a safe avenue of communication.
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New Version of SS2000+ Offers More Options for Customers!
March 9, 2020
Federal Signal has a great new option for 1-way sirens. The SS2000+C Series Encoder can connect to CommanderOne LE (Limited Edition) weather events; auto activate one-way siren systems, send messages (text, email, voice). Can be accessed from a web browser or mobile device. PLUS – for Industrial customers, can be controlled with ModBus PLC commands.
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County-Wide AM Broadcast System
March 3, 2020
Waldo County, Maine prepares for emergencies/disasters with a county-wide AM Broadcast System utilizing a high performance radio antenna. When citizens are cut-off from power, they can receive communications through their car radio or battery operated receiver. Wide Area Emergency Radio Broadcast System Coverage Area: 5 to 20+ Mile Radius – can be critical in public...
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