Business and Law
Revamped WEA Alerts On Track to Roll Out in May
First change includes maximum character expansion; geotargeting changes expected later in 2019
EAS
Tech and Gear
Sage Releases ENDEC Firmware Upgrade
For Model 3644; supports new Blue Alert messaging
News and Business
Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong Participation
First nationwide test of WEA successful, though gaps in reception remain
News and Business
Senate Unanimously Pushes Through New Emergency Alert Guidelines
NAB applauds passage of READI Act
News and Business
How One EAS Manufacturer Sees the IPAWS Alerting Changes
A Q&A with Digital Alert Systems’ Ed Czarnecki
Industry News
Two New Proposals May Change IPAWS Alerting Rules
Recommendations are aimed at improving effectiveness of IPAWS
Blog
After Hurricane Michael, WKGC Was the Voice of Bay County Emergency Management
The radio station remained on the air during and after the storm; WKGC station...
News and Business
WLW PEP Station to Test New Studio Shelter
Tour scheduled for Wednesday for Cincinnati area station
Industry News
Prepping for Not One But Two National Tests
FEMA and FCC collaborate on back-to-back EAS and WEA tests
Industry
Weekly Tech Reminders: EAS, Repack, UPS & More
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
News and Business
FEMA, FCC Delay EAS Test Due to Hurricane Florence
Actual emergency bumps test of emergency system
News and Business
As Hurricane Bears Down, Spanish Communications Are Vital, Groups Say
MMTC and LULAC urge steps be taken in key markets within the storm’s path
News and Business
SB 833 Will Standardize California’s Emergency Alert System
State bill will require protocols, training and more
Industry
SB 833 Will Standardize State’s Emergency Alert System
California bill will require protocols, training and more
News and Business
FCC Reschedules Disaster Information Reporting System Test
The exercise will now be held Sept. 13 due to Hurricane Lane
Industry News
FCC Reschedules Disaster Information Reporting System Test Due to Hurricane
The exercise will now be held Sept. 13
Industry
Dates to Remember: National WEA and EAS Test Deadlines
EAS participants must complete ETRS Form One no later than Aug. 27
Industry
Weekly Tech Reminders: ETRS, C-Band & More
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
Industry
Weekly Tech Reminders: EAS, SES & Transcoding
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
Industry
Weekly Tech Reminders: ATSC 3.0, NPT & More
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
Industry News
Changes in Store for EAS
An FCC order allows originators to conduct local tests twice a year, sets false...
News and Business
New Changes in Store for EAS
Recent FCC order allows originators to conduct local tests twice a year, sets false...
Industry News
FCC Schedules Alerting Webinar for Wednesday
July 25 webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and...
News and Business
Emergency Alerting Webinar Set for July 25
Webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and WEA
Industry News
Sens. Schatz and Thune Introduce READI Act to Improve EAS
NAB applauds proposed efforts to improve accuracy and reliability of alerts
Industry
ETRS Filing Portal Opened by FCC
EAS participants have until Aug. 27 to file their 2018 Form One in the...
Industry
Commission to Take More Action on EAS and WEA
Commission to propose more changes at its July 12 Open Meeting
News and Business
FCC to Take More Action on EAS and WEA
Commission to propose more changes at its July 12 Open Meeting
News and Business
Missouri the Next State to Conduct a Solo EAS/WEA Test
The Missouri State Highway Patrol told the FCC the purpose is to ensure public...
News and Business
What’s on the Docket for the July FCC Meeting
Commission to address EAS, C Band, Enforcement
Tech and Gear
Monroe Electronics Tells Users to Update CAs for One-Net and DASDEC
The current certificate will expire on June 24
News and Business
San Diego Alerting Coordinator: “WEA Is the Future of Public Alert and Warning”
Agencies need improved tools to take protective action, says San Diego’s emergency services director
Industry
Alaska SECC Says No One Pushed the Wrong Button in Tsunami False Alarm
EMnet warnings were coded as tests but improperly interpreted by the chain
News and Business
A Look at What Happened With the False Tsunami Alert in Alaska
Coding within a vendor’s weather processing server failed to recognize the tsunami warning as...
Industry
Weekly Tech Reminders: ATSC 3.0, EAS and C Band
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
Columns and Views
Community Broadcaster: Time of Need
Recent national talks on emergencies may prompt action
News and Business
One Minnesota County Preps to Conduct Its Own EAS/WEA Test
Overall goal of the June 18 test is to ensure that the WEA and...
News and Business
Another False EAS Alert, This One Ringing Out in Alaska
Truncated version of a tsunami test message was erroneously broadcast over EAS
Industry News
Weekly Tech Reminders: Satellites, EAS, Gain Structure and More
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes