Top 5 Boating Safety Tips

What are the most important safety tips when piloting a boat?

Here are the top 5.

#1 Understand Your Responsibility

Although you may think boating should be worry free compared to driving a car, each year there are hundreds of mishaps involving poor piloting, collisions with buoys or fixed objects, water skiing accidents and others.

You are responsible for the safety of everyone aboard your vessel at all times, and you have a responsibility to those with whom you are sharing the water.

#2 Be Ready to Communicate

Be ready to communicate to your passengers, or those being towed or to other boaters. A powerful voice reinforcement tool such as the AmpliVox ProMarine Waterproof Megaphone should be an important part of your safety equipment.

The ProMarine Megaphone includes not only power voice reinforcement but also a built-in horn and a siren.

#3: Wear Life Jackets

Each year there are hundreds of drowning deaths, most of them by victims who are not wearing life jackets.

70% of all boating fatality accidents result from drowning. Almost 85% of those who drown are not wearing a life jacket. Having life jackets aboard does not save lives — WEARING them does!

#4: Always Be Aware of the Weather

Always be aware of the weather as it could change suddenly. Being on an open body of water in a squall cannot only be terrifying but life threatening.

Before you go boating, rely on weather.com for boat and beach conditions, your marine forecast, and surf information.

#5: Alcohol and Boating Do Not Mix

Alcohol and boating do not mix any more than driving a car. If you are piloting a boat you are always the designated driver.

It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in every state. The Coast Guard also enforces a federal law that prohibits BUI. This law pertains to ALL boats from canoes and rowboats to the largest ships.



Have fun, and be safe. This message of boating safety is brought to you by AmpliVox, manufacturer of a multitude of reliable portable pa systems for indoors and out.

SW245 Power Pod PA With Digital Media Player and FM Radio

Imagine a PA system you can carry in one hand, yet is powerful enough to reach 300 people with crystal clear sound. Imagine a PA system with wireless capability that lets you stand 100 feet away from the unit yet still be clearly heard.

The AmpliVox SW245 Power Pod PA packs 50 watts of power into a unit weighing less than six pounds.

Yet it is loaded with features such as the ability to play recorded audio from an SD card or a thumb drive.

Loaded with a media player that gives you the ability to play recorded audio from a SD card or a USB thumb drive and includes FM radio with remote control.

You can even record a presenter’s speech that is spoken into the microphone onto the thumb drive. The media player and FM radio is accessible by either using the control panel on the unit or the remote control.


Includes a lapel microphone, headset microphone, bodypack transmitter and a handheld wireless microphone with built-in transmitter.

The wireless microphone has a range that allows the presenter to stand up to 100 feet away from the PA system while speaking.

Built-in single channel VHF receiver in the unit allows for only one wireless microphone to be used at a time.

Optional wired microphone can be plugged into the Power Pod PA to allow for dual presenters, with one presenter speaking from the wired microphone and the second presenter speaking from the wireless microphone.

The unit runs up to 8 hours off its internal rechargeable battery or AC power or DC power.



A full set of controls include:


There is also a complete set of recorder and playback controls on the media player.
The AmpliVox Power Pod PA ships complete:

It also includes a carrying case with pockets for accessories.

For more information on the SW245 Power Pod PA please visit:
http://www.ampli.com/portable-pa-system/245-Power-Pod-PA.aspx

AmpliVox Sound Systems Donation Sends Healing Support to Sandy Hook Community

As part of its ongoing Community Connection Donation Program, AmpliVox Sound Systems has donated a variety of its top-rated products to the Healing Newtown program in Newtown, Connecticut. This innovative grassroots program seeks to help the residents of Newtown recover from the trauma of the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting in 2012.

Susan Marcinek, Executive Assistant for Newtown’s first Selectman Patricia Llodra, and Robert Rabinowitz, Secretary for the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission, with the AmpliVox Modular Tabletop Lectern.

Shortly after the events at Sandy Hook, the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC) created “Healing Newtown Through the Power of the Arts,” a program that encompasses arts space, classes, workshops, performances, art and music therapy, and special community events.

Run by the Town of Newtown through the NCAC and in association with the Connecticut Office of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Healing Newtown provides these services to help the community move past the tragedy in a healthy, healing manner.

The program has been widely heralded for its positive impact, and was singled out in 2013 for a Governor’s Arts Award in recognition of the extraordinary service it provided.

NCAC officials approached AmpliVox with a request for sound equipment to support its many public events and educational programs. AmpliVox responded with a number of its signature products:


Mity-Meg Rechargeable Megaphone

Extend your voice in large open spaces with the AmpliVox Mity-Meg Megaphone. It is ideal for crowd control, announcements in noisy environments or emergency services.

Use Mity-Meg Plus not only to talk, but sound emergency signals. Mity-Megs are powered by either conventional batteries or rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can be reused hundreds of times.


Rechargeable Wireless Portable PA System

The AmpliVox SW720 is a powerful, portable multimedia PA system that puts you in complete command of your presentations.

The SW720 6” full range speaker and 36 watt amp project crystal clear sound to audiences up to 500 people in rooms as large as 2500 sq. ft.


Sound Equipped Modular Tabletop Lectern

You can use this two-piece tabletop lectern & base/AV cart combo separately or together. This lectern includes a generous paper stop and the cart includes a storage shelf and 4 casters (2 locking).

Great for training meeting & board rooms schools and churches. Use separately or set on Media Cart Base S260 to make a full-size lectern; Easy to assemble.


These versatile products will serve a variety of functions for the Healing Newtown mission.

“AmpliVox is proud to support the efforts of the NCAC and its Healing Newtown programs,” notes Don Roth, AmpliVox CEO.

“It’s inspiring to see the Newtown community regain its strength after the terrible events at Sandy Hook School, and we are glad that our products will help to continue their healing process.”

AmpliVox Adjustable Height Lecterns

The world is full of people of all sizes and shapes, and physical conditions. Some people are short and some people are tall. Some have physical disabilities, that’s why AmpliVox makes height adjustable lecterns that can easily raise or lower to meet the needs of the presenter.

For example, the AmpliVox ADA Lectern accommodates a person seated in a wheelchair at 31” high or a person standing at a normal height of 41” with motorized adjustment.

The AmpliVox Patriot Adjustable Height Lectern accommodates people of normal height at 36” inches or it adjusts to taller people with a table height of 56” with motorized adjustment.

The series 505A Executive Adjustable Height Lectern also accommodates speakers of different heights. This model raises from 38”-44” and has a locking knob to secure the lecterns desired height.

These three series of lecterns also give you options of sound or non-sound models.

3900 Series
ADA Lectern with Power Lift

3040A/3045A Series
Patriot Lectern

505A Series
Executive Adjustable Column Lectern

Whatever model you choose, the desired height is entirely up to you. The AmpliVox adjustable height lecterns are part of its approach to adapting to customer needs with innovative products and responsive customer service.

Hospitality Valet Podium Series Complements Your Business Decor And Image

The right equipment enables your hospitality team to smoothly manage traffic flow, store and protect valuable items, and communicate easily with customers in the hotel and restaurant industry.

Our host and valet stands serve all those functions efficiently while still complementing your businesses' décor and image. We offer practical, durable, and attractive options to suit all of your needs:

• Car key management
• Menu storage
• Customer check in and check out stations

Enhance your Valet Services with a versatile selection of hosting and valet podiums, featuring locking cabinets and optional custom logo.

Portable Valet Podium

Hard Shell Valet Podium

Mobile Event Booth

VN3230 Valet Podium

Portable Valet Podium: Heavy Duty Steel Construction

Enhance your valet services with a portable valet podium from AmpliVox. This rugged, weatherproof unit is the perfect welcome stand for valet employees. Its brushed stainless steel working surface and tough 12 gauge steel construction provide years of extended use.

Its locking key cabinet provides storage for up to 100 keys. There is a locking drawer, and an optional locking tip box. There is even an umbrella holder. The unit rolls easily on four heavy duty 4”casters that lock firmly into place.

Put the AmpliVox Portable Valet Podium to work in your facility. Choose model VS1050 with 50 key capacity or Model VS1100 with 100 key capacity. The Portable Valet Podium looks even better with your logo on it.

Locking door and recessed handles
to keep items secure

Scratch-resistant textured black powder coat finish for lasting durability

Make your brand stand out and customize with your own logo

Hard Shell Valet Podium: With Key Storage


Our Valet Podium is built to last, constructed of hard shell plastic that makes it virtually indestructible. Weatherproof, waterproof, rugged and durable, ideal for outdoor or indoor public and function area use.

The flat top writing surface and its elegant sculpted profile with radius corners and swirls defines its design with harmonized aesthetics. Great for restaurants, hotels, golf clubs, or any venue requiring parking service.

Customize with company sign or logo to reinforce your brand. Lightweight, stylish and portable makes this podium perfect for diverse environments.

Promote your company identity and customize with your logo

Flat top writing surface with elegant sculpted profile and radius corners

Locking key lock box includes
64 numbered L-bend hooks

Mobile Event Booth: Creative Way To Reach Fans

Ideal solution for any school, pro-team, facility or organization looking for a creative way to reach fans, customers or supporters. Available with three different marquee types to accommodate any presentation need: computer monitor mount, TV mount or frame for graphics.

The front and sides of the base contain 3 total spaces to display your signage and graphics. Height adjustable marquee header with positions at 2 locking stops. Wire management and grommets available in base. Optional built-in PA Sound System available with your choice of wireless microphone.

Moves easily through doors and hallways, with the help of 4 heavy duty casters (2 locking). Designed for interior and exterior use, constructed of heavy gauge steel with a weather resistant textured black powder coat finish.

Computer Monitor Mount

Frame Mount for Signage

Flat Screen TV Mount

New Sentry Workstation from AmpliVox with Height-Adjustable Work Surface Creates Instant Security Checkpoint

AmpliVox Sound Systems proudly introduces its new W480 Sentry Security Workstation, a mobile and durable lectern-style stand that establishes an impressive security checkpoint whenever and wherever needed.


The new Sentry, selected by the US Transportation Security Administration for TSA checkpoints contract # HSTS04-15-A-CI4020, features a unique height-adjustable work surface to make it comfortable and functional for any users of any height, and can be set for either standing or sitting as needed.



Constructed of heavy-duty steel with an attractive powder coat finish, the Sentry Workstation can be set in indoor or outdoor venues for a wide variety of uses.

The unit includes two adjustable shelves to accommodate equipment.

The semi-gloss powder coated surfaces resist chipping, scratching, fading, and wear longer than any standard paint finish.

Solvent-free powder coating is the most environmentally-friendly paint technology for metal products.

The entire workstation moves easily on 4” heavy-duty casters, all four of which lock securely into position.

The clean, streamlined style of the Sentry can be enhanced with customized logos on the front panel.

All the unique features of the Sentry Workstation are showcased in AmpliVox’s product demonstration video.

In addition to supporting security functions, the Sentry can be put to use as a presentation lectern, welcome center, or other purposes. It is a natural fit for law enforcement, schools, industrial workplaces, restaurants, hotels, and other demanding locations where durability is essential.

“The Sentry Workstation offers a new level of versatility and rugged construction in a mobile unit,” notes Don Roth, AmpliVox CEO.

“Whether it is used for security, instruction, or hospitality, it exceeds expectations for attractiveness and ease of use.”

For more information on the Sentry Mobile Workstation, please visit:
http://www.ampli.com/lecterns-and-podiums/480-Sentry-Mobile-Workstation.aspx

AmpliVox Attending Team Sports Conference & Expo 2016

Team Sports Conference & Expo launches on June 27th 2016 at Chicago’s famed Navy Pier, offering team sports industry professionals with an exciting new event for discovering the latest products that will assist in their efforts to develop winning sports programs.

Live drills and demos with athletes on the football field, multi-use field and basketball/volleyball court will add an exciting interactive element, and provide attendees with new ideas and strategies to take back to their teams.

Plus, targeted educational sessions over three days will feature successful coaches and athletic directors from all levels.

Sports-specific and general sessions will be held throughout the conference.

Coaches, athletic trainers and athletic directors alike will benefit from hearing from some of the biggest names in sports.


The trade show will include all the industry’s top suppliers, showcasing products and services that a facility or team may need will be available on the Team Sports Conference & Expo show floor, including:

Apparel/Uniforms Bleachers/Seating Equipment (Cardio/Strength/Training) Equipment (General) Hydration/Sports Drinks/Supplements Laundry/Locker Room Supply

Scoreboards Signage Sports Medicine Supply Sports Surfacing Technology (Communication Aids/Apps/Software)

An exciting show floor will present 115 exhibitors. AmpliVox will be on hand exhibiting public address systems for all sports and athletic needs including:


Digital Audio Travel Partner Package

Powerful 250 watt amplifier delivers quality sound in areas up to 25,000 square feet. A proven road warrior specially tooled and molded plastic enclosure for exceptional durability. Travels and sets up easily with tripod mount plus retractable handle and wheels.

Bluetooth® wireless technology streams audio wirelessly from your smart phone, tablet, or any other Bluetooth® enabled device or play CDs and MP3s with integrated electronics.



Half-Mile Hailer Kits

When you need to project clear sound up to a half mile away, use the PA system that lives up to its name, the AmpliVox Half-Mile Hailer.

Half-Mile Hailer kits provide additional components such as horn speakers, 40ft. cable to connect the speakers, adjustable compact tripod that extends 28 to 49 inches, adjustable heavy duty tripod that extends 44 to 84 inches, Y adapters, and nylon carry case with luggage handle and wheels.



Titan Wireless Portable PA System

Equipped with a powerful 100 watt amplifier, wired handheld mic with your choice of wireless microphone, and a luggage handle with wheels. You can also play your music with the built-in CD player, USB Flash Drive input, or through the SD slot.

The Titan PA system can either be plugged in using AC power or run on rechargeable batteries. The Titan's lightweight design can reach up to 2500 people in room sizes of up to 10,000 square feet in optimal conditions.



Rechargeable Wireless Portable PA System

The AmpliVox SW720 is a powerful all-in-one PA system that puts you in command of your presentation for voice, music or full audio visual with all types of supporting media.

The SW720 has a built-in Bluetooth® module that allows a user to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth® music-playing device, transmitting audio music from your iPad, iPhone, or any other Bluetooth® enabled device such as a smartphone, PC or laptop computer.



Megaphones & Bullhorns

Communicating in large open spaces to large crowds or small is never a problem with an AmpliVox megaphone. Our lightweight, battery operated megaphones / bullhorns are essential to your public address activities and emergency preparedness kit.

Our new waterproof ProMarine model is built especially tough for marine and outdoor environments.

Stop by Booth # 224 during the Team Sports Conference & Expo to learn how our portable sound systems can help your team or facility.