Business and Law
FCC Sets New WEA Rules, Proposes 5G Spectrum Auction
An originator will be able to send silent alerts without vibration and sound to...
WEA
Columns and Views
Broadcasters and NextGen Emergency Mass Communications
The state of emergency alerting is a fragmented mix of ancient and emerging apps
Business and Law
FCC Pushes for Expansion of Multilingual Emergency Alerts
Broadcasters will have a chance to comment on the technical feasibility of the proposal
Headlines
FCC Workshop Focuses on Security for EAS and WEA
Commission examined cybersecurity for public warning systems
Business and Law
2:18 or 2:20? EAS/WEA Test Timing in Question
For many Americans, the test seemed to come earlier than expected
Business and Law
State Broadcasters Paint Picture of Successful EAS Test
The Wireless Emergency Alert also went off successfully
Business and Law
FCC Sets Deadline for Comments on WEA Proposals
Aim is to make phone alerts more accessible
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Improvements to Wireless Emergency Alerts
System could someday support languages beyond English and Spanish
Business and Law
Rosenworcel Seeks to Expand WEA Language Accessibility
She asks major carriers if machine learning or other strategies can help
Headlines
Carriers Report Success in National WEA Test
Here's what the FCC asked them about the August national test and how they...
Business and Law
FCC Wants Better Feedback About WEA
Rosenworcel announces a survey of government partners about the Aug. 11 national test
Business and Law
FCC Releases Guidance on Using WEA Alerts
Agency offering details on how best to take advantage of this tool in recognition...
News and Business
COVID-19 and Emergency Alerting Best Practices
DAS' Ed Czarnecki shares expertise and insider info to ensure broadcasters are ready to...
Columns and Views
Washington State EAS Is Evolving
Why we renamed our state plan, and other progressive steps to improve alerting
Business and Law
Latest Enhancements For Wireless Emergency Alerts Go Live
WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts
Business and Law
Agenda Set for Multilingual Emergency Alert Workshop
Workshop will take place Friday, June 28, at FCC headquarters
News and Business
NWS Reiterates the Importance of WEA Changes
Deadline for mobile operators to implement character expansion is May 2019
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
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
News and Business
Prepping for Not One But Two National Tests
FEMA and FCC collaborate on back-to-back EAS and WEA tests
News and Business
FEMA, FCC Delay EAS Test Due to Hurricane Florence
Actual emergency bumps test of emergency system
Industry News
SB 833 Will Standardize State’s Emergency Alert System
California bill will require protocols, training and more
News and Business
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
Industry News
FCC Schedules Alerting Webinar for Wednesday
July 25 webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and...
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
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
FCC: We Need More Input on WEA Multimedia
The Federal Communication Commission wants fresh comments about how and whether to support multimedia...
News and Business
Senate Committee Wants Answers on False EAS Alert
FCC said human error and ‘insufficient safeguards’ led to false alert, as individual who...
News and Business
Filers Press FCC to Expand WEA Geo-Targeting Capabilities
Also ask for clarifications surrounding the deadline
News and Business
Wireless Emergency Alerts Tested on National Mall
FCC gave waiver to DC Homeland Security