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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.

National EAS Test: Wednesday, August 11

Saturday, June 19 by Ed Brouder

Among the many victims of coronavirus was the 2020 version of the National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). With the pandemic hopefully on the retreat, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has scheduled the 2021 test for 2:20 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday.... Read More.

EAS Advisory

Wednesday, February 17 by Ed Brouder

The Federal Communications Commission recently issued an advisory (DA 21-10) summarizing broadcaster obligations under the Emergency Alert System. While none of the list are new obligations, reviewing it is a good way... Read More.

EAS Equipment Security Advisory

Friday, April 24 by Ed Brouder

EAS Participant, We are aware of various reported instances of EAS equipment connected to the internet with weak or otherwise inadequate network security and/or unsecure device setting configurations that potentially leave them vulnerable to IP-based attacks. We remind EAS Participants... Read More.

EAS News: 3 Items for September

Friday, August 31 by Ed Brouder

(August 31, 2018) - Broadcasters need to be concerned with three items in September - and they all relate to the Emergency Alert System (EAS). 1. Sage Endec certificates (expire Sept. 24) Stations that use... Read More.

Save the Date: July 25 EAS Webinar

Friday, July 13 by Ed Brouder

(July 12, 2018) - Two federal agencies are teaming up to present a live Emergency Alert System (EAS) webinar on Wednesday, July 25. It will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT. The Federal Communications... Read More.

FCC Issues Report on National EAS Test

Monday, December 11 by Ed Brouder

(December 11, 2017) - Broadcasters seem to have performed better on the 2017 National Periodic Test of the Emergency Alert System than they did in 2016 according to a new report issued by the... Read More.

Latest issue of Antenna newsletter

Monday, October 23 by Ed Brouder

(October 20, 2017) - The relaxation of AM engineering rules is the subject of the FCC's Docket 13-249 - and one of the page 1 articles in this month's issue of Antenna. The newsletter is... Read More.

FCC Requests Language Translation Plans

Monday, October 16 by Ed Brouder

(October 16, 2017) - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has directed all broadcast and cable licensees to declare their intentions relative to translating Emergency Alert System (EAS) content into languages other than English. On August 15,... Read More.

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