EAS

REGULATORY CPB resumes issuing infrastructure grants to public radio and TV entities

Sunsetting ATSC 1.0, reducing paperwork, cutting rules relating to children’s programing, EEO and other areas, and updating EAS are among the many NAB proposals

The transition needs to be fast-tracked because of worries about legacy hardware suppliers, the NAB argued

The deployment is in line with the public broadcaster’s transition to IP in preparation for 3.0 broadcasts

KCWX owner fined for failing to participate in three national EAS tests and other violations

Futuri teams up with emergency officials in the hurricane-prone state

The NAB had asked the FCC to further delay implementation of new EAS rules requiring audio description of maps and other visual elements

No technical solution exists to translate maps, graphics and other non-textual material into audio, the NAB argued

The proposed fine in the statutory maximum that the agency could have imposed for violating emergency alert system rules

As Hurricane Helene approaches landfall, FCC Chair Rosenworcel outlined the agency's efforts to keep providing information and secure communications networks