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FCC Moves to Simplify Sending Multilingual Emergency Alerts

By George Winslow Published 26 January 24

The FCC plans Feb. vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to make it easier to send multilingual alerts over TV and radio

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Fla. Official Calls on FCC to Stop Use of National WEA

By Randy J. Stine Published 6 November 23

An FCC spokesperson said the law requires FEMA to conduct nationwide tests

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Digital Alert Systems Releases v5.2 Software

By George Winslow Published 17 October 23

The new version provides latest FCC compliance features for DASDEC and One-Net emergency messaging devices

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FCC to Host Roundtable on Emergency Alert System Security

By George Winslow Published 16 October 23

FCC and CISA will host the event on improving EAS security on Oct. 30, 2023

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FCC to Vote on Net Neutrality, Emergency Alert Rules on Oct. 19

By George Winslow Published 13 October 23

The Commission will also consider new rules on accessibility, the E-Rate program, unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band and other issues at its open meeting

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FEMA, FCC Announce Details Surrounding Oct. 4 National Emergency Alert Test

By TVT Staff Published 3 October 23

WEA alerts will be sent to cellphones; EAS alerts will be broadcast by TV and radio

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NextGen TV: AEN Teams with 6G-Datacast.TV for Advanced Alerting and Disaster Reality Channel

By George Winslow Published 27 September 23

America’s Emergency Network and 6G are demonstrating delivery of geo-targeted, rich media alerts to battery-powered ATSC 3.0 receivers at Disaster Expo USA

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