Business and Law
WBZ to Cut the Ribbon on Upgraded PEP Facility
FEMA, local officials will join at ceremony this month
FEMA
Business and Law
IPAWS Transitions to the Cloud
IPAWS engineering chief shares successes and lessons learned as the emergency alert system migrates...
Headlines
Kenyon Says Make EAS Originator Codes Clearer
He also would like to see an Event Code for domestic terrorism events
Business and Law
Aug. 11 Is the Next National EAS Test
A dozen PEP stations had technical issues in the 2019 test
Programming and Sales
FEMA Dials up IPAWS Playbook
Collection of online materials to help alert originators successfully design emergency messaging available
Headlines
SBE Issues Guidance About RWT Failure
Required Weekly Test from IPAWS came with wrong signature
Business and Law
FEMA Expands Use of Billboards for Alerts
In an “unprecedented” year, agency announces a partnership with Lamar Advertising
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...
Headlines
FEMA Effort Provides Masks to Broadcasters
State associations are the conduit; NAB is helping coordinate
Columns and Views
Removing Car Radios “Puts Consumers at Risk,” Former FEMA Head Says
Brock Long compares radio receivers to life vests and emphasizes broadcast radio’s role during...
Business and Law
FCC Reveals 60-Day Grace Period for IPAWS Update
The quick turnaround for a recent update had many EAS participants worried
Columns and Views
“We Are Accountable as Broadcasters”
Multilingual emergency broadcasting is a moral imperative for the radio industry
Business and Law
Advisory Group Lays Out 14 Key Proposals to Improve IPAWS
Priorities: expand its reach, integrate with new tech, support multimedia options
Business and Law
Next Nationwide Emergency Test Set for August 2019
Alert set for August 7 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern
Digital Radio
Xperi Seeks Bigger Role in Alerting
Developer tells FCC staff that HD Radio can upgrade and enhance emergency warning
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
Advisory Group Issues Recommendations for Improving IPAWS
Suggestions include development of best practices and strengthened public education program
Business and Law
Two New Proposals May Change IPAWS Alerting Rules
Recommendations are aimed at improving effectiveness of IPAWS
Blog
After Maria, “Radio Was the Only Constant Presence,” Says FEMA’s Centeno
Very complimentary of broadcasters’ efforts after the 2017 hurricanes
Business and Law
WLW PEP Station to Test New Studio Shelter
Tour scheduled for Wednesday for Cincinnati area station
Business and Law
Prepping for Not One But Two National Tests
FEMA and FCC collaborate on back-to-back EAS and WEA tests
Business and Law
SB 833 Will Standardize California’s Emergency Alert System
State bill will require protocols, training and more
Headlines
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: ATSC 3.0, NPT & More
An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes
Products
Monroe Electronics Tells Users to Update CAs for One-Net and DASDEC
The current certificate will expire on June 24
Business and Law
FCC Releases Flurry of EAS News
Among them is new state EAS plan online filing system called ARS and results...
Business and Law
EAS Hearing Explores What’s Next After False Missile Alert
Specific recommendations from final FCC report designed to avoid false alarms
Deep Dig
Omnibus Bill Guarantees Broadcasters Access During Federal Disasters
Amendments to the “Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act” update the definition...
FCC
U.S. Senators Introduce Bipartisan ALERT Act
Legislation would centralize missile threat notifications at the federal level
FCC
Emergency Alert Test Filing Deadline Postponed to November
Cable and wireless ops, broadcasters affected by hurricanes get extra six weeks to submit...
Business and Law
FCC Releases New EAS Guide
Intended to help small businesses, non-profits and small governmental jurisdictions comply with rules
FCC
FEMA Shares “EAS Sound-alike” File
It’s available on the EAS participant website to use with PSAs
Business and Law
First Lessons: What the Nationwide EAS Test Revealed
FCC public safety officials call test a success but point to opportunities for improvement
Industry
Monroe Electronics Plans EAS Demo During IPAWS Webinar
Will participate as an IPAWS Alert Origination Service Provider, will offer a tech demo...
FCC
National EAS Test Gets Good Initial Reviews
On Sept. 28, at exactly 2:20 p.m. (ET), engineers at stations across the country...
Industry
FEMA Reps Offer Insight Into Future of Alerting at NAB Show
Attendees can learn from IPAWS workshops in the exhibit hall
Industry
Did Your Station Miss Last Week’s Voluntary EAS Test?
FEMA will offer a makeup test in states where it was cancelled
Industry
FEMA, Broadcasters Take Part in Multilingual EAS Test
Broadcasters in Arizona, Minnesota, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and Wisconsin participated