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Digital Alert Systems Adds Single Sign-on
Company announced a “major release” of EAS software
Emergency Alert System
Headlines
FCC Will Explore EAS on the Internet
Commission also officially releases proposed changes to alerting system
Headlines
The FCC Will Explore Internet EAS
We can also expect new marching orders for state EAS committees
Business and Law
More on the FCC’s EAS Advisory
What steps can stations take to improve their participation and ensure compliance?
Headlines
Reminder About Sage EAS Security Update
State EAS chair says failure to download it can cause RWT problems
Headlines
FCC Issues an EAS Enforcement Advisory
It reminds broadcasters and other participants of their responsibilities
Business and Law
FCC Releases Guidance on Using WEA Alerts
Agency offering details on how best to take advantage of this tool in recognition...
Guest Commentaries
How Alabama Monitors the EAS System
Its SECC takes advantage of the ability of EAS units to export to an...
Business and Law
EAS Users, Is Your Gear Ready for TLS Changeover?
Stations that haven’t updated will stop receiving EAS messages from IPAWS on Monday
Business and Law
MMTC, LULAC Urge FCC to Consider Multilingual Needs During Emergencies
Specifically acknowledge the needs amid a pandemic, as well as hurricanes and tornadoes
News and Business
FCC Releases Results of 2019 EAS Test
The country’s broadcast-based EAS distribution system works as it should; there are areas for...
Products
Digital Alert Systems Launches Software Assurance Plan
Plan is for Digital Alert Systems’ emergency alert system devices
Business and Law
Updated IPAWS Certificate Released For DASDEC, OneNet
Users of Digital Alert Systems DASDEC and OneNet devices need to upload new certificate...
Business and Law
Errant Missile Alert Prevention Bill Reintroduced
Would try to prevent repeat of Hawaiian panic attack
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: EAS Test Time
The national emergency system test is here Aug. 7
Business and Law
Sirius XM Gets EAS Technical Waiver on Four Channels
No impact on emergency alert system functionality, FCC says
Business and Law
Stations Prep for National EAS Test
Aug. 7 event will evaluate the readiness of national alerting capability in the absence...
Business and Law
Agenda Set for Multilingual Emergency Alert Workshop
Workshop will take place Friday, June 28, at FCC headquarters
Business and Law
EAS Test Reporting System Now Accepting 2019 Filings
All EAS test participants must file by July 3 in advance for the scheduled...
Business and Law
Next Nationwide Emergency Test Set for August 2019
Alert set for August 7 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern
Business and Law
FCC Issues EAS Test Analysis
Concludes latest test shows improvement, makes recommendations
Business and Law
HD Radio, FEMA Demo Emergency Notification Capabilities
Xperi says FEMA will integrate HD Radio’s Emergency Alerts feature its IPAWS Test and...
Business and Law
HD Radio Developer Proposes Upgrades to EAS
Outlines enhanced text notifications, multilingual audio and geographically-targeted messaging
Business and Law
Advisory Group Issues Recommendations for Improving IPAWS
Suggestions include development of best practices and strengthened public education program
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NAB Sneak Peek: Digital Alert Systems Releases Upgrade
Version 4.0 offers new features including new BLU Alert support
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
News and Business
Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong Participation
First nationwide test of WEA successful, though gaps in reception remain
News and Business
How One EAS Manufacturer Sees the IPAWS Alerting Changes
A Q&A with Digital Alert Systems’ Ed Czarnecki
News and Business
WLW PEP Station to Test New Studio Shelter
Tour scheduled for Wednesday for Cincinnati area station
News and Business
FEMA, FCC Delay EAS Test Due to Hurricane Florence
Actual emergency bumps test of emergency system
News and Business
Emergency Alerting Webinar Set for July 25
Webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and WEA
News and Business
ETRS Filing Portal Opened by FCC
EAS participants have until Aug. 27 to file their 2018 Form One in the...
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
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
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
News and Business
EAS Hearing Explores What’s Next After False Missile Alert
Specific recommendations from final FCC report designed to avoid false alarms