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EAS Test - FAIL!
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nocomradio
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In Central Virginia, we had a couple stations do OK, and one that did nothing at all. The audio for the "this is only a test" was barely audible on two of my locals.
I really fail to see the point of this anyway. If there is a really big National emergency, I'd think local stations will need to handle things differently at different places anyway. News or information for the West Coast, may not apply tot he East Coast, or the middle of the continent. Plus with the speed news travels these days, most people will be aware of any impending doom probably faster than the government can spread it to them.
I really fail to see the point of this anyway. If there is a really big National emergency, I'd think local stations will need to handle things differently at different places anyway. News or information for the West Coast, may not apply tot he East Coast, or the middle of the continent. Plus with the speed news travels these days, most people will be aware of any impending doom probably faster than the government can spread it to them.
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Groove1670
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What is the monitor protocol for Alabama (what sources). Is it a primary FM AM station, and the closest Alabama Public TV station, or other sources.
Looks like there were problems statewide, including Huntsville, according to this story on al.com.
The Alabama Broadcasters Association just issued a statement, asking its members to remind listeners/viewers that the Alabama EAS system is functioning properly and tested regularly to ensure that it is reliable during actual emergencies.
The Alabama Broadcasters Association just issued a statement, asking its members to remind listeners/viewers that the Alabama EAS system is functioning properly and tested regularly to ensure that it is reliable during actual emergencies.
musiconradio.com said:
It depends on where you are. The Alabama chapter of the Society of Broadcast Engineers has this document with monitoring assignments for radio: http://www.sbe118.org/updated eas monitor assignments.pdf
If I recall, WJOX is the primary entry point for Alabama.
The State of Alabama Primary Entry Point (PEP) station is WJOX 690 in Birmingham. From what I understand from people close to the testing is that the FEMA provided equipment at WJOX did not receive the National alert. As a result of this, no test was relayed to the State network.
One week earlier, the State EAS sent the monthly test through WJOX with very good results. The only thing not used during this test was the FEMA provided equipment. I understand that a few other PEP stations across the country did not receive the test as well.
One week earlier, the State EAS sent the monthly test through WJOX with very good results. The only thing not used during this test was the FEMA provided equipment. I understand that a few other PEP stations across the country did not receive the test as well.
Just FYI: The state RMTs for Alabama are sent via the new CAP system and are Ku-satellite delivered directly to the LP-1 / LP-2 stations across the state. FEMA was clear that this was not to be a test of CAP.
Good to know.
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