Ed Brouder – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

EAS News from Sage Alerting Systems

Friday, March 3 by Ed Brouder

(from the Sage Alerting Systems website) Updated February 10, 2023 Rev96 Announcement An FCC Report and Order for PS Docket No. 15-94 adopting new rules to improve the clarity and accessibility of Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages recently went into effect with a compliance date of... Read More.

2023 EAS Operating Handbook Available

Friday, February 17 by Ed Brouder

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations require all broadcast properties to have a copy of the Emergency Alert System Operating Handbook posted at each station control point. The 2023 edition is available for download here, or directly from the FCC website (near the... Read More.

Gary A. Howard, R.I.P.

Saturday, February 11 by Ed Brouder

The New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB) is saddened to learn of the passing of Gary Alan Howard at the age of 86. Gary had the distinction of being named the very first New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year in 1977, but his involvement... Read More.

Form 1 Deadline Looms

Friday, January 6 by Ed Brouder

The clock is ticking for all radio and television stations to submit their annual Form One filings on the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) EAS Test Reporting System portal (ETRS). Data that needs to be entered includes routine licensing information like FCC registration... Read More.

2022 Granite Mikes

Thursday, December 22 by Ed Brouder

(October 11, 2022) – Radio and television stations around the Granite State were recognized for their best work during the past year during the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters annual convention at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The Granite Mikes Awards ceremony was preceded... Read More.

Why You Should Join Mark Levy for his Sales Seminar at NHAB Convention

Thursday, September 22 by Ed Brouder

What follows is an (almost) imaginary conversation between NHAB Executive Director Tracy Caruso and featured sales seminar presenter Mark Levy. Good morning Tracy! I don’t know if you’ve heard, but I’ll get a chance to share some strategies and tactics to help you and your... Read More.

2022 NHAB Scholarship Recipients

Wednesday, July 13 by Ed Brouder

MANCHESTER, NH – The New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB) awarded $18,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year, including its Student Broadcaster Scholarships, Families in Broadcasting Scholarships and the Al Sprague Memorial Scholarship. The Broadcaster Scholarships are given to young men and women pursuing... Read More.

Lowest Unit Charge Kicks in July 30

Friday, June 24 by Ed Brouder

Political season is already on us, even though New Hampshire's state primaries aren't until September 13. As you'll see in the June issue of Antenna, New Hampshire broadcasters must implement their lowest unit charge for candidate advertising between July 30 and September 13. The... Read More.

Howie Leonard, R.I.P.

Saturday, March 19 by Ed Brouder

Howard Leonard Silverman, also known as Howie Leonard, of Portsmouth passed away on March 17, 2022 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Howard was born on February 20, 1926 in Haverhill, Massachusetts to David and Rose Silverman, grew up in Lawrence and was preceded in death... Read More.

Author: Ed Brouder