WEA

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.

The updated rules are designed to promote wider use and effectiveness of WEA, particularly for state and local authorities to convey critical messages to communities.

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

Commission to propose more changes at its July 12 Open Meeting

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

WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts.

Test was postponed on Sept. 20 due to Hurricane Florence

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

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