Workbench
Ken Beckwith’s EAS Antenna Solution
Don’t have time to build it yourself? Let Ken help you
EAS
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
Headlines
FCC Will Spotlight Emergency Alert Security
On Oct. 30 it will hold a roundtable with CISA in Washington
Products
Gorman-Redlich Releases CAP Software Update
It will put users in compliance with EAS rule change deadline
Business and Law
2:18 or 2:20? EAS/WEA Test Timing in Question
For many Americans, the test seemed to come earlier than expected
Products
Inovonics Introduces Triple EAS Monitor
The new 677 has three frequency agile receivers in a half-rack setup
Business and Law
State Broadcasters Paint Picture of Successful EAS Test
The Wireless Emergency Alert also went off successfully
Business and Law
The National EAS Test Is (Still) Set for Wednesday
With the government budget issue temporarily resolved, FEMA gives the go-ahead
Columns and Views
Consider This: Making the Case for Community Media
Also, don't forget about these important FCC deadlines
Products
Summit Launches EAS Compliance Service
Customers can manage logs and documents via a secure online portal
Business and Law
Senate Committee Passes “AM For Every Vehicle Act,” Sends It to Senate Floor
Committee gives the legislation a green light
Business and Law
The FCC Process to OK EAS Plans Is a Lengthy One
Monitoring assignment rules have slowed authorizations
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