Business and Law
The FCC Process to OK EAS Plans Is a Lengthy One
Monitoring assignment rules have slowed authorizations
EAS
Business and Law
FCC Sets Deadline for Comments on WEA Proposals
Aim is to make phone alerts more accessible
Business and Law
FCC Tweaks Process for Submitting State EAS Plans
It also said state plans should minimize the number of intermediate links
News Makers
Timm Steps Away From State EAS Duties
A conversation with the longtime broadcast chair of Wisconsin SECC
Reader's Forum
Letter: AM Radio Could Matter After a Nuclear Attack
"We are talking about thousands of square miles of the U.S. that will be...
Products
Digital Alert Systems Releases V5.1 Software for DASDEC
Brings new UI and OS to users of older units
Guest Commentaries
To Improve Alerting, Turn Around and Look Forward
It’s time for broadcasters and government to invest in a simple vision
Business and Law
FCC Updates EAS Operating Handbook
Here's what EAS participants need to know about the changes
Business and Law
NAB Says IPAWS Staff Support Its Voluntary EAS Virtualization Proposal
Broadcast advocates met recently with FCC staff to lay out their argument
Business and Law
Broadcasters Push for Use of Software-Based EAS
NAB says it will help with security and eliminate need for specific hardware
Business and Law
Technical Glitch Caused EAS Units to Reject IPAWS Required Weekly Test
The testing has been rejected by most EAS units and declared “invalid” since late...
Business and Law
NAB Points to Holes in FCC’s EAS Cybersecurity Proposal
Trade association proposes more outreach and education versus new mandates
Workbench
An Inexpensive Way to Feed Your EAS Box
You could build one but they are available from sources like Amazon and Walmart
Reader's Forum
Letter: Please Stop Confusing EAS With HD Radio
A reader responds to the NRSC’s new guidelines for EAS implementation
Business and Law
EAS Rules Modifications Put Broadcasters on the Clock to Comply
Increased use of Internet-based alerts, in CAP format, will produce higher-quality audio messages
Tech and Gear
Inside the NRSC’s New Guidelines for EAS Implementation
The document centers on the delivery of emergency alerting and information via FM
Business and Law
FCC Proposes $504K Fine on Fox for EAS Violations
Commission penalizes network for transmitting EAS Tones during November 2021 NFL game
Business and Law
FCC Approves Michigan State EAS Plan
Six months since the July 2022 deadline, the commission continues its review process
Business and Law
Get Ready to Submit Your EAS Form One Filing
Don't miss it. Mark those calendars for Jan. 3
Business and Law
Ed Czarnecki Helps Us Sort Out the EAS Changes
He explains the December 2023 deadline and the separate new NPRM
Business and Law
Your Guide to the Required EAS Changes
Still confused by the FCC's recent report and order? Here's a deeper dive into...
Business and Law
FCC Sets the Deadline for Accessibility Changes to EAS
Mark December of next year on your calendar
Business and Law
FCC Seeks Ways to Reduce EAS Cyber Threats
NPRM will seek comment on new EAS requirements for broadcasters
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Address Cybersecurity of EAS Equipment
Broadcasters would be required to report cyber threats
Business and Law
FCC Gives the OK to More EAS Improvements
Commission says radio and TV alerts will now be clearer and more accessible to...
Business and Law
FCC to Drop “Persistent Alerts” Idea
But it's poised to adopt other proposed EAS rule changes
Business and Law
FCC Pushes for More Accessible Emergency Alerts
Radio stations would not be exempted from the proposed CAP prioritization mandate
Headlines
Digging Into FEMA’s Notice on EAS Vulnerabilities
The risk isn't a new one but the threat remains if you haven't updated...
Products
Sage Introduces Alert Portal
Allows users to choose from a pre-defined set of locations and event types
News and Business
FEMA Alerts Broadcasters to Vulnerabilities in EAS Devices
Encourages participants to take security precautions
Business and Law
Alabama SECC Utilizes Monitor Server, Satellite Network to Improve EAS
Subject to hurricanes and nuclear power plants, state chairman stresses importance
Business and Law
Wyoming Overhauls SECC to Draft State EAS Plan
SECC chair found new ARS system “tedious”
Business and Law
FCC Adds Resilient Networks Requirement
Wireless carriers must participate in disaster planning and recovery
Business and Law
Importance of State EAS Plan in California Is Clear
State will redesign SECC committee
Business and Law
Nevada is ready for the FCC’s EAS Deadline
States were asked for better emergency management plans
Business and Law
FCC Trying to Visualize New and Improved EAS
NAB sees no need for a “complex redesign” of EAS
News and Business
NRSC Adopts New EAS Guideline at NAB Show
Best practices for FM broadcasters to be released soon
Guest Commentaries
Smarter Ways to Improve Emergency Alerts
Build more Weather Radio transmitters, underwrite weather receivers, improve WEA
Business and Law
FCC Pushes to Reimagine Emergency Alerting
Notice of Inquiry aims to improve accessibility and utility of EAS
NAB
NAB Voices Concerns About Proposed EAS Changes
Group seeks clarification that required polling of CAP is intended only for video services