LED Message Centers: Communicate in Real Time
Your message shouldn't be trapped in static signage. LED message centers give you the power to update content instantly—promoting daily specials, announcing events, displaying time and temperature, or sharing community messages that keep your sign fresh and relevant.
At Mustang Signs, we design and install LED message center systems throughout the Inland Northwest. From standalone displays to integrated monument and pylon signs, we create programmable solutions that keep your message current.
What Are LED Message Centers?
LED message centers are programmable electronic displays using light-emitting diodes to show scrolling text, graphics, animations, and video content. These displays can be updated remotely via computer, smartphone, or tablet, allowing you to change messaging as often as needed without climbing ladders or printing new materials.
Modern LED technology delivers brilliant color, sharp resolution, and excellent visibility even in direct sunlight, ensuring your message reaches audiences day and night.
Why Invest in LED Message Centers?
Unlimited Message Changes – Update content instantly for daily specials, event announcements, emergency alerts, or promotional campaigns without additional costs.
Attention-Grabbing Motion – Animated text and graphics naturally draw eye attention far more effectively than static signs.
Revenue Generation – Sell advertising space to other businesses, creating a new revenue stream from your signage investment.
Community Connection – Share helpful information like time, temperature, school announcements, or civic messages that build goodwill.
Cost-Effective Long-Term – Eliminate recurring costs for printed banners, panels, or vinyl updates that add up over years.
LED Technology Options
Full-Color LED – Display photographic images, video content, and unlimited color combinations for maximum creative flexibility and visual impact.
Tri-Color LED – Red, green, and amber displays offering excellent readability at lower cost than full-color for text-focused messaging.
Monochrome LED – Single-color displays (typically red or amber) providing clear, simple messaging for announcements, time, temperature, and basic text.
Resolution matters. Pixel pitch (spacing between LED diodes) affects viewing distance and image quality. We recommend appropriate specifications based on your sign's size and typical viewing distances.
Integration with Existing Signs
LED message centers integrate beautifully into monument signs, pylon signs, and building-mounted cabinets. This combination provides permanent branding with your business name while allowing flexible messaging below.
We design cohesive systems where LED components complement rather than compete with your primary signage.
LED Message Centers FAQ
How does content management work?
User-friendly software allows message creation and scheduling from any device. We provide training ensuring your team can confidently update content. Features include message scheduling that automatically rotates content, graphics libraries with pre-made animations and effects, and multi-location management for businesses with several signs.
How difficult is it to change messages?
Very easy. Modern systems use intuitive software similar to basic word processors. Most clients create and schedule messages within minutes after training.
What's the lifespan of LED displays?
Quality LED modules last 100,000+ hours (10+ years of continuous operation) before brightness degrades noticeably.
Can LED message centers display graphics?
Yes. Full-color displays show logos, images, and video. Even tri-color displays can show simple graphics and icons.
Our LED Message Center Process
We assess visibility requirements, viewing distances, and ambient lighting to recommend appropriate display specifications.
Our team handles all engineering, permitting, electrical work, and programming. We provide comprehensive training on content creation and management after installation.
LED Message Centers for the Inland Northwest
Based in Kennewick, we install LED message centers throughout Eastern Washington and Oregon.
From the Tri-Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland to Spokane, Yakima, Walla Walla, Hermiston, Moses Lake, and Wenatchee, we deliver programmable signage solutions.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
JORDAN M
Top notch service and pricing! I would recommend Mustang Signs to anyone for your signage needs!
MIKE G
I recently hired this company to do a small job for a client of ours and I'm happy, not only with the job that they did but also with their willingness to go that extra mile or so to ensure that both me and my client were happy with their work. Kudos to Mustang Signs! I'll be using them on all of my future Tri-Cities sign projects
KYA R
Outstanding service from start to finish. The customer service, communication, quality of work and speed at which the project was completed has earned a lifelong customer! Thanks Mustang Signs!
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