Radio World NewsBytes: Radio World EAS Coverage 2016

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   EAS Coverage 2016 This special Labor Day edition of NewsBytes reviews recent Radio World coverage of the fast-changing world of EAS and the approaching national test on Sept. 28. EAS — 2016 Did You File Form 1 Yet? That Deadline Is Here We remind readers that almost every station has to file with the FCC before it can participate in the national test. It's still not too late. Here's the New EAS Operating Handbook As the national test approaches a guidebook was issued. You can download it here. Gorman-Redlich EAS Waiver Request Raises Questions A grandfather waiver request by an EAS equipment manufacturer sparked a debate about legacy equipment. Sept. 28 EAS Test Participant "To-Do" List Communications law firm Pillsbury published a handy blog on things to do before the national test. A Primer on the September National EAS Test An equipment manufacturer provides his perspectives on what you need to know about the upcoming EAS test. Nationwide EAS Test No. 2 Officially Set The details of the big September national test were released in mid-July. New EAS Codes Get Green Light In July we updated the rollout of codes that are aimed at providing some specifics on weather conditions. Big Regional EAS Test Hits Its Mark A regional test in several western states went well. NAB on EAS: Keep It Simple, Keep It Affordable The association offered its alerting thoughts and suggestions in June. There's a Lot Happening in the World of EAS Gary Timm issued a heads-up in March on a number of approaching EAS issues and upcoming tests, providing context for the stories above. FCC Proposal Would Bring Some New EAS Terminology & Procedures In January it was apparent that 2016 would be a big year for the Emergency Alert System.   Calendar of Events IBC 2016 Sept. 8–13 RAI Amsterdam Amsterdam Media Outlook 2017 Sept. 14 New York Radio Show Sept. 21–23 Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville 141st AES Convention Sept. 29–Oct. 1 Los Angeles SBE Certification Exam Application Deadline For local chapters exams Nov. 4–20 Sept. 30 For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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