Business and Law
Sage Supports “Software EAS” — If Not the Name
The company said a software-based solution will not be the right choice for every...
EAS
News and Business
NOAA Weather Radio Disruptions Highlight Need for EAS Backups
Software updates have taken transmitters offline days at a time, rendering gaps in EAS
Products
Inovonics “Future-Proofs” Its 677 EAS Receiver
With the potential for software-based alerting, the firmware update brings three simultaneous audio streams
Reader's Forum
Letter: Software-Based EAS Goes Against Common Sense
"The fact is that firmware-based applications will always be faster and more reliable"
Business and Law
Gomez Criticizes FCC Delay in Implementing Multilingual WEA
"We cannot play politics with public safety," Democratic commissioner says
News and Business
NAB Says Software-Based EAS Has Overwhelming Support
Its only naysayer is “the last standing manufacturer" of EAS hardware
News and Business
Sage Alerting Systems Looks to the Future of EAS
It supports existing hardware but says now is the time for software-based alerts
Business and Law
EAS Filing Overhaul Urged by Digital Alert Systems
Company advocates for simpler EAS reporting and withdrawal of multilingual requirements
Business and Law
Digital Alert Systems Warns of Risks in Software-Only EAS Proposal
Concerns center on certification gaps, cybersecurity and burdens on small broadcasters
Reader's Forum
Letter: The FCC Should Allow Software EAS Systems
At the end of the day, we all want reliable message dissemination
Tech and Gear
Do AI and Emergency Communication Mix?
A technology partnership in the Sunshine State looks to answer the question
People News
Futuri Expands Public Safety Team
Marc Jaromin joins to help bring BEACON system to market
Guest Commentaries
When Stations Do Their Part, the EAS System Works
Until a better alternative is in place, we need to support the one we’ve...
Reader's Forum
Letter: How We Caught Copper Thieves With an FBI Assist
As our AM is an active EAS participant, the crime necessitated government intervention
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...
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
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
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
Headlines
Digital Alert Systems Partners With Inovonics
They offer a solution for broadcasters that need outboard EAS tuners
Reader's Forum
Letters: AM Is Doomsday Ready
Readers comment on AM radio's resiliency during emergency scenarios
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
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
NAB Spotlights AM Radio as Lifeline
It publishes a report emphasizing the band’s role in public safety
Headlines
Here’s the Latest From Sage on Its EAS Update
Company addresses issue of FEMA signing certificates
Headlines
FCC Workshop Focuses on Security for EAS and WEA
Commission examined cybersecurity for public warning systems
Workbench
Ken Beckwith’s EAS Antenna Solution
Don’t have time to build it yourself? Let Ken help you
Business and Law
NAB and REC Seek More Time for Stations to Meet New EAS Requirement
Groups say technical challenges remain as FCC deadline approaches
Reader's Forum
No Internet Delivery Service Is Foolproof
I didn’t get my CAP alert, and now I know why
Products
Digital Alert Systems Releases DASDEC V5.2
Users need this update to meet the pending FCC deadline
Business and Law
CPB Starts Distributing Warning System Grants
Public media in Mississippi and Florida are the first recipients