An improved device for distributing tickets or coupons is disclosed that includes a plurality of ticket chutes each having a ticket guide assembly for guiding tickets through the chute and an exit slot and biasing tickets against a drive wheel which engages the tickets. The system is designed to function with normal primary power and on battery operation in the event of an emergency. The voltage control amplifier controls the power supply voltage of the transmission amplifier based on the approximate envelope signal. The radio communications controller then allocates network communications resources to user equipment, and optionally designates radio operation levels for one or more network base stations, based on a comparison of the received measurements to known broadcast levels of the radio operating parameter. The link is re-established at a second signal rate based on the determination such that the second signal rate is lower than the first signal rate. The first side has a first depression and the second side has a second depression.