New EAS Operating Handook

(August 19, 2016) - The FCC issued a notice reminding radio and TV broadcasters, as well as cable franchisees, about the deadlines for filing various forms on the new online EAS Test Reporting System.  Form... Read More.

ETRS – Part 2

(August 15, 2006) - An August 26th deadline is looming for all radio & TV stations, and cable franchises, to fill out the first of three forms in the FCC's new EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS)... Read More.

ETRS – What You Need to Know and Do

(August 5, 2016) - There have been several EAS developments this summer but the most important requires your action by August 26.  All EAS participants must enter preliminary data (Form One) in the FCC’s... Read More.

J. Sherwood Bent, R.I.P.

DOVER, NH - July 19, 2016 - James “J” Sherwood Bent, 67, of Dean Drive died at the Hyder Family Hospice House on Tuesday July 19, 2016. Born November 15, 1948 in Keene, NH, the son of Ellsworth “Bunka” and Josephine (Harris) Bent. He graduated... Read More.

FCC Adds 3 New EAS Event Codes

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 – The Federal Communications Commission today updated its rules so that Americans can receive more specific – and potentially life-saving – warnings through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) before extreme weather... Read More.

Charlie Dent, R.I.P.

It is with deep regret that NHAB notes the passing of longtime broadcast executive Charles E. Dent, Jr., of Derry. Charlie died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 following a long bout with cancer; he was 69. Charlie served... Read More.