Headlines
Deadlines Are Set to Comment on EAS Changes
FCC wants your input on a whole bunch of alerting issues
EAS
Headlines
FCC Raises Broader Questions About EAS
In proposing to improve visual alerts, it also asks about larger potential changes
Headlines
Xperi Files Data on HD Radio Alerting
Company says its technology supports “diversity, reliability and resiliency” of safety messages
Business and Law
The FCC Studies Internet EAS Alerting
But broadcasters worry about technical, regulatory and compliance obstacles
Business and Law
Disability Groups: Streamers Should Carry Emergency Alerts
Cord-cutters need access to warnings, too
Headlines
FCC Asks: Should Legacy EAS Be Redesigned Altogether?
Commission proposes some immediate tweaks for visual accessibility but also raises bigger questions
Business and Law
FCC Plans Vote on Improving Accessibility of Emergency Alerts
EAS proposal would add clarity and accessibility for visual messages and tests
Headlines
FEMA Celebrates PEP Upgrade at Historic WBZ
Markey gives a shoutout to free radio's role in critical situations
Business and Law
WBZ to Cut the Ribbon on Upgraded PEP Facility
FEMA, local officials will join at ceremony this month
Headlines
Campaign Aims for Global Use of CAP
Goal is worldwide use of Common Alerting Protocol by 2025
Business and Law
State EAS Plan Deadlines Announced
SECCs mark July 5 of next year on your EAS to-do calendar
From the Editor
Freinwald to Resign Washington SECC’s Chair
Will step down in September after 25 years leading the state’s committee
Products
DASDEC Users, Update Your IPAWS Certificates
Digital Alert Systems reminders users of its EAS gear of a pending deadline
Business and Law
Sage Alerting Issues Firmware Update
Company also offers guidance ahead of national EAS test
Headlines
DAS Has Guidance for DASDEC Users
With national EAS test ahead, make sure you have current software
Programming and Sales
Retired General Underscores Life-Saving Potential of ATSC 3.0
During a 2021 AWARN Summit keynote, Reynold Hoover described how NextGen TV alerts can...
Business and Law
IPAWS Transitions to the Cloud
IPAWS engineering chief shares successes and lessons learned as the emergency alert system migrates...
Business and Law
FCC Collects Feedback on Using Internet for EAS Alerts
Online alerts would present technical challenges to pure-play streaming services
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Urgent Action
Stations have a big to-do list to prepare for the national EAS test
Business and Law
Aug. 11 Is the Next National EAS Test
A dozen PEP stations had technical issues in the 2019 test
From the Editor
Simplifying EAS Alert Insertion on HD Subchannels
Work of the NAB Radio Technology Committee pays a dividend
Programming and Sales
FEMA Dials up IPAWS Playbook
Collection of online materials to help alert originators successfully design emergency messaging available
Headlines
SBE Issues Guidance About RWT Failure
Required Weekly Test from IPAWS came with wrong signature
Business and Law
Alabama Expands EAS Satellite Network
Emergency notification delivery downlinks increase from 31 to 48
Business and Law
Stakeholders Comment on Amendments to EAS
Effort to “repeat national alerts” draws a lot interest
Business and Law
Changes Coming in National Alerting
A focus on state plans and better reporting of false alerts
Products
Digital Alert Systems Adds Single Sign-on
Company announced a “major release” of EAS software
Business and Law
FEMA Expands Use of Billboards for Alerts
In an “unprecedented” year, agency announces a partnership with Lamar Advertising
Business and Law
FCC Releases Guidance on Using WEA Alerts
Agency offering details on how best to take advantage of this tool in recognition...
Headlines
Digital Alert Systems Updates EAS Equipment
FEMA IPAWS certificate needs replacement before Oct. 28
Products
Digital Alert Systems Releases V4.2 of EAS Software
Supports DASDEC-II or One-Net SE EAS devices
Headlines
FEMA Makes Archive of IPAWS Alerts Available
Provides a reference of historical CAP alert data, though it's not for real-time monitoring
Business and Law
MMTC, LULAC Urge FCC to Consider Multilingual Needs During Emergencies
Specifically acknowledge the needs amid a pandemic, as well as hurricanes and tornadoes
News and Business
FCC Releases Results of 2019 EAS Test
The country’s broadcast-based EAS distribution system works as it should; there are areas for...
Business and Law
FCC Reiterates: Protect Your EAS Gear
Message comes from the chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Tech and Gear
Is Your EAS Equipment Secure?
SBE's EAS Advisory Group publishes advice to help you make sure
News and Business
Entercom Faces Penalty for Misuse of EAS Tones in 2018
A skit on WNEW(FM) in New York lampooned the alert system just hours before...
News and Business
COVID-19 and Emergency Alerting Best Practices
DAS' Ed Czarnecki shares expertise and insider info to ensure broadcasters are ready to...
Columns and Views
Washington State EAS Is Evolving
Why we renamed our state plan, and other progressive steps to improve alerting