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July 10, 2015
Senate Passes IPAWS Update Bill
The Senate has voted to approve the bill that updates IPAWS, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. S. 1180 was sponsored by Sens. CLAIRE MCCASKILL (D-MO) and RON JOHNSON (R-WI). NAB EVP/Communications DENNIS WHARTON said, "NAB … more »
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October 15, 2012
Global Security Systems, iBiquity Offer HD Radio/Analog FM EAS System
GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC and iBIQUITY DIGITAL CORPORATION are offering an Emergency Alert System operation that utilizes emergency audio and text content over analog FM and HD RADIO. The system, which is Common Alert Protocol-compatible … more »
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March 23, 2012
New FCC EAS Rules To Take Effect April 23rd
The FCC's new Emergency Alert System rules have been published in the Federal Register, making the rule effective APRIL 23rd. Among the changes, the Commission is requiring EAS participants to be able to convert CAP-formatted EAS messages into messages … more »
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January 12, 2012
FCC Issues Changes In EAS CAP Rules
The FCC has released its Fifth Report and Order revising the Emergency Alert System rules, the second of two orders implementing Part 11 rule changes for streamlining and incorporation of the Common Alert Protocol standard for alerts. Among the actions … more »
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July 8, 2011
Suzanne Goucher Testifies On Federal Alert And Warning Efforts
MAINE ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS Pres./CEO SUZANNE GOUCHER is scheduled to testify this morning before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications in a hearing titled "Communicating … more »
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October 7, 2010
FEMA Approval Of CAP Starts 180-Day Clock On EAS Upgrades
The FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)'s official adoption of version 1.2 the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) means that broadcasters will have to upgrade their EAS equipment to use the … more »
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September 27, 2010
Radio-Ready Cell Phone Showcase Set For NAB
One of the highlights of the imminent NAB convention will be the RADIO-READY CELL PHONE SHOWCASE. The exhibit will showcase radio’s emergency alerting capabilities, including ALERT FM -- the FM-based RBDS alert messaging system from Global Security … more »