I did an EAS program on May 16 for the San Diego SBE Chapter. I have done a couple of program for broadcasters and emergency managers and hope to do more. There are still lots questions on the minds of those subject to Part 11 who relay EAS messages to the public, not to...
NOTES: This update is a result of incorporating feedback and suggestions from a number of SECC sources. Version 4.0 incorporates changes to the structure and operation of the SECC, and a FEMA graphic that illustrates the IPAWS OPEN structure. Version 3.1 incorporates corrections and changes suggested by manufacturers and SECC Chairs specific to CAP...
For anyone wanting a respected legal opinion on the nature and impact of the FCC’s reversal of their decision on Text-To-Speech, David Oxenford with the law firm of Davis Wright Tremain LLP posted just that on the Broadcast Law Blog. David confirms what we have heard from other sources that this decision will take...
Today (4/19/12) the FCC overturned their prohibition announced in their Fifth Report and Order on the use of CAP EAS Text To Speech (TTS). Their decision today proves that the EAS user community along with FEMA succeeded in making a strong case for this reversal. If you have not vistited the FCC’s Electronic Comment...
Twenty-Five EAS subject experts participated in the Broadcast Warning Working Group (BWWG) SECC plan writing workshop today at NAB in Las Vegas: Adrienne Abbott, Nevada SECC / BWWG Alan Alsobrook, Wholenews Manny Centano, FEMA Bill Croghan, Nevada SECC Ed Czarnecki, Monroe Electronics Jim Dalke, Washington State SECC Larry Estlack, Dir. Of Technology, MAB James...
As most of you know, FEMA has filed a Petition for Partial Reconsideration for the provision in the FCC’s Fifth Report and Order that would prohibit use of Text-To-Speech (TTS) features that are a key benefit of CAP. Eight state emergency managers have so far also asked the FCC to reconsider their TTS decision,...
