emergency alerts

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

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

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

The low power station demoed a programming stream and tests of emergency alerts using a Rohde & Schwarz transmitter

The FCC has released guidance on how participants can prepare for the tests

The release sports a new UI and upgrades the units’ operation systems

A House subcommittee has recommended a $16M cut in funding for public broadcasting’s public safety infrastructure

The PlayBox Neo Suite can extract emergency data directly in the AirBox and TitleBox Neo-20

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would strengthen security for the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts

The new rules will make TV and radio alerts clearer and more accessible to the public