Business and Law
FCC to Undertake a “Ground-up Re-examination” of EAS, WEA
Chairman also plans to restrict environmental reviews
Emergency Alert System
Guest Commentaries
Letter: NOAA Weather Radios Have a Crucial Role to Play
Adrienne Abbott urges broadcasters to help make the case to Congress
Headlines
NAB Explains Its Software EAS Proposal to Carr’s Staff
The association and several radio engineers met with the chairman's senior counsel
Guest Commentaries
EAS in Software? Let’s Get This Right
Alabama’s SECC chair asks developers not to rush
Headlines
EAS in Software — a Better Way Forward?
For NAB the question is urgent, but one manufacturer says the FCC shouldn’t rush
Products
Inovonics “Future-Proofs” Its 677 EAS Receiver
With the potential for software-based alerting, the firmware update brings three simultaneous audio streams
Business and Law
DAS Defends Its “Cautious Approach” to Modernize EAS
Meanwhile Sage reiterates its support of the NAB plan
News and Business
NAB Says Software-Based EAS Has Overwhelming Support
Its only naysayer is “the last standing manufacturer" of EAS hardware
Reader's Forum
Letter: Weather Radio Outages Have EAS Implications
It’s time NOAA/NWS linked to IPAWS/CAP
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
Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal
Converting to a software-based model “allows for more flexibility”
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
Business and Law
Sage Alerting Supports NAB EAS Petition
Manufacturer said it would offer software EAS products if FCC allows their use
Business and Law
NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS
Association is concerned about sustainability of the legacy ecosystem
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...
Guest Commentaries
FCC Hears About “EAS at the Edge”
Three technology companies discussed their concept with commission staff
Business and Law
NAB Differs With “EAS at the Edge” in Important Respects
Yet the association says it is “agnostic” regarding the development of necessary software
Headlines
Florida Launches AI-Powered Emergency Communications System
Futuri teams up with emergency officials in the hurricane-prone state
Headlines
Sage Alerting Ends ENDEC Production
The company ceased manufacturing its Digital ENDEC model 3644
Business and Law
FCC Hears About “EAS at the Edge”
Digital Alert Systems, Nautel and Telos officials discussed it with commission staff
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Highlights MEP Code in Speech to NCAI
National Congress of American Indians is meeting this week in Las Vegas
Business and Law
NAB, WTOP Give FCC Staff an EAS Tour
The association seeks to build support for software-based EAS
Facilities
CPB Distributes More Money for Alerting Infrastructure
Meanwhile the next round of applicants is lining up
Business and Law
FCC Extends Filing Deadline for ETRS Form One
In the wake of Hurricane Helene it provides all stations more time to file
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...
Business and Law
FCC Approves “Missing and Endangered” Alert Code
“As a result of the action we take today, we will save lives”
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Addresses Native Communities, Campaigns for New Missing Persons Alerts
The FCC chairwoman hopes to win adoption for a new EAS code this month
Business and Law
FCC Is Set to Expand EAS to Include Missing Persons Alerts
Report and order are to be voted on in August meeting
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
Headlines
CPB Invites More Applications for Warning Grants
Public stations get another crack at NGWS money
Business and Law
FCC Commissioners Weigh New Cyber Requirements
Draft rules would require stations to implement cyber risk plans
Business and Law
Nationwide EAS Test Numbers Improve
Problems remain with outdated software and test performance in U.S. territories
Business and Law
FEMA Issues IPAWS Reminder to Stations
Do your EAS devices include the latest verification certificate?
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