During a web broadcast, FEMA has promised to provide a list of EAS receivers that meet their certification by mid-March. On the other hand, statements made continue to show the feds thinking the Internet connections will be key to CAP, despite repeated evidence most Internet ISPs lose distribution during major emergencies like floods, tornados,...
During the NASBA/NAB web event, Damon Penn, assistant administrator of the National Continuity Programs Directorate for FEMA said certification for CAP-compliant equipment is in full swing. He anticipates a list of compliant equipment will be finalized and posted in March.
Audio and video of the Alaskan EAS test are posted online. If interested, you can see it here. (The EAS tones were edited out, in case someone tried to run this on air in a TV news report)
In a sort of glass half-full, the FCC voted to pass a Third Report and Order, setting for Rules for a national EAN test later this year. On the other hand, no date was set.
The BWWG has released the initial version of the Part 11 rewrite wish list. You are welcome to add to the discussion by posting to the national EAS list. Update —- Status: The FNPRM reply comment period ended August 4, 2011. (FNPRM = Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making) The BWWG has filed comments...
Even as FEMA mulls the Alaska EAN test, the FCC EB issues a $10k fine against WWRR Scranton, PA. It seems this station had no EAS receiver from 2006 until well after an inspection – despite a note in the maintenance log in 2008 noting the non-compliant status of the station. The FCC NAL...
