This is a test… not really. Mark your calendars for the 2025 EAS test schedule.
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The new EAS test schedule is attached in the link above.
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Ominous News From Sage?
Sage Alerting System has announced it is ending ENDEC production:
"Sage Alerting Systems announced today that it has ceased manufacturing its Sage Digital ENDEC, model 3644. "Some parts for the ENDEC are no longer available", said Harold Price, President... Read More.
Where’s this year’s National EAS Test?
There isn't going to be one in 2024. But licensees still face an October 4th deadline for filing this year's Form One. Get all the gory details here.
FCC Extends Deadline for Sage Customers
(November 28, 2023) - The FCC has extended an EAS firmware upgrade deadline by 90 days (until March 11, 2024) but only for stations that are existing customers of Sage Alerting Systems. Users of other manufacturers equipment must still comply with the original December... Read More.
December 1 Deadlines Approach
(October 30) - The Federal Communications Commission reminds that December 1, 2023 is the deadline to place EEO Public File Reports in Public Inspection Files and on station Internet websites for all nonexempt radio and television stations in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts,... Read More.
The Federal Communications Commission provides information online to help people communicate before, during and after severe weather and other emergencies.
You’ll find tips about how to prepare for an outage, as well as what to do if an outage occurs, at fcc.gov/emergency (and... Read More.
Hold the date: Wednesday, October 4
New Hampshire broadcasters should mark their calendars for two significant events on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. That's the day of NHAB's annual convention and Granite Mikes Award ceremony at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord (look elsewhere in this site for details).
On... Read More.
2023 EAS Operating Handbook Available
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.
Latest Issue of Antenna Newsletter
Hot off the press...the January issue of Antenna newsletter, written by Washington communications attorney R. Scott Flick.
The Federal Communication Commission's Quadrennial Review is underway. By law, the Commission has to review its rules every four years for relevance. Have something to tell the... Read More.
Form 1 Deadline Looms
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.