7451 FM 3009 Schertz, Texas78154USA (210) 651-5700 Fax (210) 651-5220

A-11 Live News Gathering Van
QUALITY, CONVENIENCE AND AFFORDABILITY IN A SINGLE PACKAGE

Shook Model A-11 Live News Vans offer best of class features in a completely self-contained, self-powered earth-mobile live news vehicle. The 7.0 kW air-cooled gasoline powered generator provides ample technical and utility power for operation of all onboard equipment and a high efficiency 15,000 BTU air conditioning system.

A-11 SeriesVans are specifically designed for use with a pneumatic microwave mast system and (or) a 1.2 ~1.5 meter satellite antennas. Designed to be operator friendly, the A-11 Van is easy to drive and easy to deploy. The A-11 vans sleek aerodynamic profile provides reduced wind drag during highway driving.

A-11 SeriesVans are divided into 2 discreet operating areas, with the operations area located in the front and equipment storage, generator and cable reels in the rear of the vehicle. An optional pneumatic mast can be provided allowing simultaneous point-to-point terrestrial and digital satellite transmission capabilities.

A-11 Series Vans can be delivered fully outfitted with the acquisition and RF equipment of your choice; or Shook will complete the vehicle "Rack-Ready" for easy installation of equipment and cabling by the end user. Finite element engineering affords proper weight distribution for excellent handling and durability in the most adverse news related conditions.

SHOOK A-11 VAN SPECIFICATIONS

THE CHASSIS

Ford E-350 1 ton 9,600 lb. [4354 kg] GVWR

Ford 6.8 liter V-10 gasoline EFI Engine

5 Speed 5R110 Automatic Transmission with Overdrive

HD Rear Suspension Upgrade

Dual High Back Vinyl Bucket Seats

Driver Side Airbag and 3 Point Seatbelts for Driver and Passenger

1 - 35 Gallon (132 Liter) Fuel Tank

Power Assisted Steering

Power 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes

Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers

Heavy Duty handling package

Gauge Package Voltmeter, Oil Pressure Temperature and Fuel Indicators

Power Windows, Door Locks, Tilt Steering Wheel and Cruise Control

Dual Low maintenance 95AH 1425kW 12 VDC batteries

Heavy Duty 130 Amp 12-Volt Alternator

Front Cab Air Conditioning (CFC Free)

AM/FM Stereo Radio with Clock

Chassis Undercoating (Petroleum Based)

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

12Kw Generator package.

7.5kW Onan Quiet Diesel Generator

2) DC Operated Cable Reels of 100 meters

(1) Set of DC Operated Stabilizing Jacks

6.0 L Diesel Engine

1.2 ~2.0kw Inverter, Telephone system, Heavy Duty Payload Option

Swivel Passenger Seat

30 – 42 - 48 – 56HD Foot Pneumatic Telescoping Mast

1.2m ~ 1.8m satellite antenna

Mast Camera System with P&T (Single or 3 chip design)

Logo from Customer Supplied Art work

Engineering and Integration Services

Electronic Audio, Video and RF equipment

Operator Training

THE HOUSING

Shook Mobile Technology Interior Modification

Reinforced Interior Walls, Floor and Ceiling

Sound Reducing Ceiling Treatment

Industrial Grade Tight Looped Anti-Static Carpet

Nonflammable, Hard Packed Insulation with reflective barrier

(5) Custom built steel equipment racks with custom designed operator Console (straight or L-shaped)

(1) Heavy Duty Aluminum Antenna Platform with Rear Access Ladder

Exterior Paint is OEM paint (White)

(1) 15,000 Btu Air Conditioner with Shook Custom Hot Gas Bypass Valve Modification. Includes 5600 Btu heat strip

(1) UL Approved Power Panel with Separate Circuit Breakers and Individual Power Strips in each rack

(1) 7.0 kW Air Cooled Generator mounted in sound reducing compartment. Remote Start/Stop and Manual Changeover Switch

(1) 7.5 KVA Isolation Transformer for Shore Power with primary taps for 110/208/220/230 VAC (Optional taps for European power are available) with a capacity of 220 volt center tap

(1) Digital Voltage/Amperage/Frequency Metering

(1) Duplex Maintenance Outlet located on the Curb Side

(1) 25 Feet #8-3 Type "SO" Cable with Inlet Connector

(1) 30 AmpDC Converter with 40 Amp Battery Charger

(1) Custom Engraved External I/O Video/Audio Panel with Light

Three Outside Work Lights (2) on Curb Side and (1) on rear

One light directed at the face of the satellite antenna system for safety during deployment and stowage

Interior 12 V DC Ceiling Lights as required

(1) DC Ceiling Light in Rear Storage Compartment

(1) Removable Swivel Chair (x1) with Tie Down (See plan for quantity and location)

Remote Controlled Burglar Alarm System on All Access Doors

(1) Removable equipment storage shelf located in the rear of the van

Pre-wire for Telephone system

Safety Equipment

2.5 lb. Dry Power Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit (ICC Approved)

Backup Alarm

Carbon Monoxide Detector

RF Radiation Warning Signs (SNG version only)

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