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FEMA and FCC Plan Oct. 4 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

By George Winslow published

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

Regulatory and Standards
EAS

FCC Reminds EAS Participants of Accessibility Requirements

By George Winslow published

Alerts for August 11 test must be accessible to those with visual and hearing impairments

Regulatory and Standards
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FCC Issues Fines for Misuse of Emergency Alert Tones by TV, Radio Outlets

By Michael Balderston published

More than $600,000 in combined civil penalties were levied against stations.

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Dates to Remember: National WEA and EAS Test Deadlines

By Emily Reigart published

Both are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, but participating stations must first remember an important deadline.

Regulatory and Standards
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Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong TV/Cable Participation

By Susan Ashworth published

First nationwide test of WEA successful, though many reported issues with reception.

Regulatory and Standards
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Public TV Raises Concern Over Possible WEA Enhancement

By Phil Kurz published

APTS, PBS don't want to have to increase bandwidth to accommodate WEA improvements

Regulatory and Standards
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CTIA Says Implementing WEA Geotargeting Changes Will Take Time

By Susan Ashworth published

CTIA said wireless companies must create new device standards, solutions and best-practice scenarios within devices to handle device-based WEA geotargeting.

Regulatory and Standards
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Emergency Alerting Webinar Set for July 25

By Susan Ashworth published

Webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and WEA

Regulatory and Standards
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FEMA to Conduct First Ever ‘Presidential Alert’ on Oct. 3

By Tauren Dyson published

Test was postponed on Sept. 20 due to Hurricane Florence

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Agenda for Multilingual Emergency Alert Workshop Set

By Michael Balderston published

Workshop will take place Friday, June 28, at FCC headquarters.

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