Digital Radio
Automatic Wake Up Improves DAB Warnings
Fraunhofer implements ASA/EWS into its DAB+ solutions
emergency alerting
News and Business
Three More Radio Stations Awarded Next-Gen Warning Grants
Noncom FMs in California, Pennsylvania and Utah are eligible for up to $587,704 in...
Business and Law
What’s Next for the “Missing and Endangered” Code
The FCC expects MEP to be used at least twice as often as AMBER...
News and Business
More Public Stations Receive CPB/FEMA Grants
35 radio and TV stations have received money so far
Business and Law
FCC Proposes $146,976 Fine Against ESPN for EAS Violations
Agency proposes maximum fine against sports network for using alert tones during NBA promo...
News and Business
Beasley’s Florida Stations Survive the Brunt of Hurricane Milton
13 stations in Tampa and Fort Myers are up and running
News and Business
Ham Radio Operators Assemble Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Across the country, amateur radio operators are lending a hand to emergency responders
Reader's Forum
Letter: How Are Hams Helping Post-Helene?
A reader asks for news about amateur radio's role in disaster relief efforts
Reader's Forum
Letter: Hey Radio Engineers, Take Care of Yourself
Bill Ruck shares his advice for navigating emergency and disaster scenarios
Columns and Views
Radio’s Resilience During Hurricane Helene Is Nothing New
RW Assistant Editor Elle Kehres reflects on the devastation in western North Carolina, and...
Reader's Forum
Letter: Here’s How Radio Can Team Up With Local Emergency Management
A reader offers a unique way stations can air emergency information, even during "off-hours"
Business and Law
FCC Hopes to Fortify EAS in U.S. Territories
Northern Mariana Islands and Guam among those that struggled in nationwide test
News and Business
CPB Releases Another $1.8 Million for Alerting Upgrades
Public media stations in four states to receive grant funds
Reader's Forum
Letter: Shout-Out to Native Public Media
"They were looking out for not only their people, but every missing and endangered...
Business and Law
NAB Continues Pushback Against Mandatory DIRS Reporting
Says FCC should shift its focus to helping broadcasters find fuel for generators after...
Headlines
Manny Centeno Is New IPAWS Director
He succeeds Antwane Johnson, who retired earlier this year
Business and Law
NAB Says EAS Modernization Requires a Software-Based Approach
The group wants to provide another option to supplement "obsolete" hardware
Business and Law
NVISA and ATSC Deploy ATSC 3.0 Warning System at FEMA Facility
The technical support facility will allow for hands-on testing and simulation capabilities for enhanced...
Columns and Views
Broadcasters and NextGen Emergency Mass Communications
The state of emergency alerting is a fragmented mix of ancient and emerging apps
News and Business
Bethel Broadcasting Receives Alerting Grant
CPB names latest public media recipients in NGWS program
Business and Law
FCC Announces Voluntary DIRS Exercise in June
Here's your chance to test out the new system
Headlines
Digital Alert Systems Partners With Inovonics
They offer a solution for broadcasters that need outboard EAS tuners
Business and Law
Broadcasters Worry About Mandatory DIRS Reporting
NAB says FCC’s voluntary approach is working just fine
News and Business
CPB Issues More Grants for Next-Generation Warning
Radio stations in Michigan, Colorado and Alaska are among the recipients
Reader's Forum
Letters: AM Is Doomsday Ready
Readers comment on AM radio's resiliency during emergency scenarios
Guest Commentaries
Radio: A Lifeline in Times of Crisis
"Reliable communication stands as a bulwark against chaos and confusion"
Business and Law
FCC Gets Stakeholder Feedback on Multilingual EAS Alerts
Broadcasters, FEMA and NWS all express reservations about how it would work
Headlines
Digital Alert Systems, Telos and Nautel Collaborate on EAS Virtualization
Demonstrations of "EAS At The Edge" are being showcased at the NAB Show
From the Editor
Partial County Alerting Will Be in Spotlight at NAB Show
Program seeks to make sure alerts go only where they’re needed
Guest Commentaries
Special Glasses Won’t Help in an “Internet Eclipse”
Cellphone service cannot be relied upon at times of crisis or area emergencies.
NAB Show
Digital Alert Systems Releases V5.3
Software update makes further improvements for security
Headlines
Product Evaluation: The New Inovonics 677 Impresses
Jeremy Preece explores the Triple Tuner EAS Receiver
Business and Law
FCC Pushes for Expansion of Multilingual Emergency Alerts
Broadcasters will have a chance to comment on the technical feasibility of the proposal
Business and Law
The FCC Is Considering More Bilingual Upgrades for EAS
Its proposal is raising questions about the technical feasibility of using existing EAS equipment
Business and Law
FCC Wants More Feedback on Mandatory Disaster Reporting for Broadcasters
Commission also considering making broadcasters report ongoing outages in NORS
Business and Law
NAB Spotlights AM Radio as Lifeline
It publishes a report emphasizing the band’s role in public safety
From the Editor
NAFB: Farm Broadcasting Is Solid
Here's a debrief on the association’s recent, annual conference
Headlines
Here’s the Latest From Sage on Its EAS Update
Company addresses issue of FEMA signing certificates
News and Business
FCC Seeks to Enhance DIRS Reporting
Pending proposal will explore the question of a broadcast requirement further
Headlines
FCC Workshop Focuses on Security for EAS and WEA
Commission examined cybersecurity for public warning systems