Latest articles by Paul McLane
Says FCC should also ease usual penalties for late payment
Provides a reference of historical CAP alert data, though it's not for real-time monitoring
Notes catalyst effect of pandemic on broadcast technical teams
Message comes from the chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
State associations are the conduit; NAB is helping coordinate
SBE's EAS Advisory Group publishes advice to help you make sure
Plan includes an enticement to commitment for future shows
TVT's sister pub Radio World asks what impact the pandemic is having on station operation
Next steps for NAB Show being discussed
National Association of Broadcasters says it is “reviewing options” in face of coronavirus, but will not hold the event in April
Radio World’s Paul McLane asked one close observer, Ed Czarnecki, senior director of strategy and government affairs at EAS equipment manufacturer Monroe Electronics and Digital Alert Systems.
The nationwide EAS test in September was a success, though it revealed "shortfalls" in some state-level EAS plans and other areas that could be improved.
By now, readers who are involved with the Emergency Alert System in the United States are well aware of the pending national test and what they must do during and immediately after it.
The new EAS Operating Handbook, published in August, may end up being revised after the national EAS test this month.
The nation’s largest broadcast association says it welcomes government discussions about improving the Emergency Alert System.
This is one online program sure to get good viewer ratings among its target audience.
The Consumer Technology Association likes what it hears from Hillary Clinton on the subject of technology, innovation and patent trolls.
