News and Business
Broadcasters Facing Obstacles to Meet EAS Deadline
New required information and a change in system causing problems ahead of Monday deadline
EAS
News and Business
FCC Releases New EAS Guide
Intended to help small businesses, non-profits and small governmental jurisdictions comply with rules
Industry
FEMA Shares “EAS Sound-alike” File
It’s available on the EAS participant website to use with PSAs
News and Business
EAS Box Makers Weigh in on Blue Alerts
Issues of cost, implementation and timing are discussed
Industry News
NAB Weighs in on Blue Alerts for EAS
Less than half of U.S. states and territories currently have this system in place
News and Business
NAB Supports EAS Blue Alerts If Modeled After AMBER
Association backs efforts to increase safety and security of the law enforcement community
Industry News
Weekly Tech Reminders: FM Translators, National EAS Test and More
Here’s an excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
Columns and Views
Nebraska SECC Chair: Handle Blue Alerts Differently
Zeigler says treat them more like Silver Alerts
News and Business
FEMA Names Members of New IPAWS Subcommittee
Subcommittee will offer guidance on best means of operating the nation’s public alert and...
News and Business
Comment Supports Sirius XM EAS Motion
Claims FCC should revise EAS rules to restore consistency
Industry News
SBE Urges Members to Weigh in on Blue Alerts
Proposed event code enters comment period at the commission
Industry
Commission Proposes “Blue Alerts”
Similar to AMBER Alerts, new alerts would allow agencies to deliver “actionable” information to...
Industry News
NAB Advocates for Next Gen Alerts
Gets praise for current commitment to getting word out
News and Business
Survey: Broadcasting Is Top First Informer
Broadcasting is top choice of Americans for emergency info by wide margin
Industry News
SBE Tells Members: “Don’t Be Part of the Problem. Be Part of the Solution.”
Advisory Group has shared tips and best practices for EAS security
Tech and Gear
NAB Sneak Peek: DAS Demonstrates Upgrades to EAS Products
Software for DASDEC line improved
News and Business
How Will the Trump FCC Handle Alerting Issues?
A chat with EAS observer Ed Czarnecki
Industry News
More Background on New SBE EAS Advisory Committee
John Poray and Larry Wilkins share additional details
News and Business
Wireless Emergency Alerts Tested on National Mall
FCC gave waiver to DC Homeland Security
News and Business
Monroe/DAS Plans Triggered CAP Polling
At issue is how to ensure that the “most timely and content-rich version of...
News and Business
First Lessons: What the Nationwide EAS Test Revealed
FCC public safety officials call test a success but point to opportunities for improvement
Industry
FCC Abandons EAS Revamp Plans
In fact, the commission has dispensed with almost all of the items that had...
News and Business
Don’t Forget: Deadline to File EAS Form Three Is Nov. 14
FCC also expands the list of information required
Industry News
Monroe Electronics Plans EAS Demo During IPAWS Webinar
Will participate as an IPAWS Alert Origination Service Provider, will offer a tech demo...
Industry
EAS Comments Continue To File In
IPAWS test seems to have widely met its goal, though there are a fair...
Industry
National EAS Test Gets Good Initial Reviews
On Sept. 28, at exactly 2:20 p.m. (ET), engineers at stations across the country...
Industry
FCC Denies Gorman-Redlich EAS Rules Waiver Request
The manufacturer had asked the FCC to allow users of some legacy equipment to...
Industry
Remember: The National EAS Test Is Wednesday
Broadcasters must enter information on the same day of the test into the new...
Industry
The Deadline Passed — But You Should Still Register for the ETRS
Several weeks after the registration deadline, ETRS is still accepting registrations and Form 1...
Industry
Commission Will Consider EAS Handbook Changes, If Needed
Reminds stations to download the revised handbook before the Sept. 28 test
Industry
Of Emergency Alerts and E-Cigarettes
The Federal Communications Commission announced that there will be a nationwide test of the...
Industry
Get Your Copy of the New EAS Operating Handbook
You'll need to have it by Sept. 28, if you're an EAS participant
Industry
ETRS Webinar To Be Hosted by FCC on Aug. 18
If you need help with the EAS Test Reporting System, this is one resource...
Industry
ETRS’ Bumpy Road Continues
Broadcasters who have logged into new EAS Test Reporting System has its share of...
Industry
FCC Adds Three New EAS Codes
“Extreme Wind Warning,” “Storm Surge Watch” and “Storm Surge Warning” will enable communities to...
Industry
Lots Going on With EAS Right Now
Comment on the new ETRS as well as EAS handbook recommendations
News and Business
NAB on EAS: Keep It Simple, Keep It Affordable
Don’t micromanage local efforts to test and publicize EAS
Industry
New Event Codes Will Be Added to EAS for Extreme Wind, Storm Surge
Federal Communications Commission will consider a report and order taking this step