Blue Alert Codes Can Now Be Used, Though Use is Voluntary
New alert can be issued whenever imminent danger to law enforcement officers.
EAS
Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong TV/Cable Participation
First nationwide test of WEA successful, though many reported issues with reception.
Senate Unanimously Pushes Through New Emergency Alert Guidelines
Nearly a year after a false missile alert was issued across Hawaii, legislators have taken another step toward addressing the issue of erroneous emergency alerts.
DAS, Monroe Electronics Announce Version 4.0 Software
Release is a complete OS upgrade for the DASDEC-II and One-Net SE alerting systems.
AWARN to the Rescue
Advanced emergency warning is on the way thanks to a 3.0 commitment from major broadcasters.
Hurricane Florence In a 5G World
One can only hope that wireless companies and broadcasters put aside turf wars for the sake of public safety.
FEMA to Conduct First Ever ‘Presidential Alert’ on Oct.3
Test was postponed on Sept. 20 due to Hurricane Florence
DAS, Monroe Electronics Release IPAWS Certificate Download
Companies hope to automate updates before 2019 updates
Dates to Remember: National WEA and EAS Test Deadlines
Both are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, but participating stations must first remember an important deadline.
Sens. Schatz, Thune Introduce READI Act to Improve EAS
State emergency communication committees would be required to update their emergency alert system plans periodically under legislation introduced on Capitol Hill.
Emergency Alerting Webinar Set for July 25
Webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and WEA
FCC Advances Goal Of Opening C-Band, Enhances EAS Testing
Agency looking into opening C-band downlink spectrum for flexible use, including deployment of 5G services in the mid-band.
FCC to Take More Action on EAS and WEA
Commission to propose more changes at its July 12 Open Meeting
Missouri the Next State to Conduct a Solo EAS/WEA Test
Missouri State Highway Patrol told the FCC the purpose is to ensure public confidence in emergency notifications
C Band, 5G, EAS False Alarms on FCC's July Docket
Chairman Pai lays out July 12 FCC meeting plans
Public TV Raises Concern Over Possible WEA Enhancement
APTS, PBS don't want to have to increase bandwidth to accommodate WEA improvements
Monroe Issues New EAS Credentials File for OneNet and DASDEC Devices
Users must download and install file before June 24 for uninterrupted operation
A Look at What Happened With the False Tsunami Alert in Alaska
Coding within a vendor’s weather processing server failed to recognize the tsunami warning as a test, says Alaska rep
FCC Waives Graphics-Related CVAA Rules for Broadcast, Cable
The FCC has granted analog-only cable systems a permanent waiver from from the requirement to provide audio description of non-textual emergency info, like maps or radar sweeps.
'The System Is Imperfect. There Will Be Other False Alerts'
Dennis Bookey, broadcast co-chair of the Alaska State Emergency Communications Committee, which recently talked with TV Technology sister publication Radio World about its own recent experience with a false alarm.
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 EAS systems will work during an emergency
Another False EAS Alert, This One Ringing Out in Alaska
Truncated version of a tsunami test message was erroneously broadcast over EAS
Are Broadcasters “First Responders”? Let’s Not Confuse Roles
Some might call this splitting hairs, but others say the distinction is crucial
Nationwide EAS Test Tally Reveals Decline in TV Performance
FCC report on the 2017 test shows TV broadcasters to be 'the least successful participants'