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8 Oct

The First National EAS Test

Are you prepared for the national EAS test?  What about your listeners?  If the answer to either question is no, FEMA has developed tools for you and your audience as well as background information.  The SBE has ported this information to their web site and added some info as well. As a practical matter, it […]

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23 Sep

FCC Extends New EAS Equipment Requirement Deadline

The FCC has extended the deadline for all FCC licensed stations to purchase and install new “CAP” compliant EAS devices… again. If your station operates under and FCC license, you should have already been in the process or completed the process of purchasing and installing new EAS equipment or additional equipment to make your existing […]

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11 Oct

Major $$$$ for EAS replacement?

As discussed on the CBI email list, there are changes coming to EAS.  This article outlines many of the potential outcomes and problems with how the new emergency alert system will be implemented.  As the article discusses, the required time frame for FCC licensed stations to acquire and install the required equipment is also problematic.  […]

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