The SDOC and the Road to EAS CAP Compliance
Monroe EAS CAP_Final.mp4 The long road to EAS CAP compliance is in its final weeks. On June 30, cable operators must have equipment that follows the new rules. It is not enough to just have the gear–operators must prove that … Continue reading
ACA: Streamline EAS Waivers
The American Cable Association is asking the FCC to reconsider its Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules in a manner that would reduce administrative cost burdens of filing for waivers under the FCC’s standard waiver process for cable systems that provide … Continue reading
FCC Removes Text-to-Speech Ban from EAS
The FCC has removed a proposed prohibition on text-to-speech (TTS) conversions for EAS messages, for the time being making the removal of TTS voluntary. The Commission is considering requiring that TTS conversions be done at the message originator end rather … Continue reading
DAS/Monroe Offer TTS Shutoff for EAS Gear
Digital Alert Systems and Monroe Electronics announced that in response to new FCC Emergency Alert System (EAS) regulations that come into effect on April 23, the companies have published an application note explaining how to disable the text-to-speech (TTS) engine … Continue reading
GCI and the EAS CAP Deadline
The Emergency Alert System must work in Alaska, where storms rage and temperatures plummet — and where you may need a plane or boat to move between far-flung communities. Continue reading
EAS CAP: Monroe, Trilithic and … Nobody Else
There only are two vendors of significance in the EAS CAP sector, but they seem to have things under control. Continue reading
DAS Preps EAS for NAB
At the 2012 NAB Show, Digital Alert Systems will highlight its newest range of Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) technologies. The company will showcase its DASDEC series of integrated EAS/CAP devices, which have been upgraded with … Continue reading
The Final Steps to EAS CAP, Finally
During February, BTR is spending a bit of extra time on EAS CAP. Last week, I took a look at how preparations are going for the June 30 deadline to have compliant devices installed and operational. What’s a bit surprising … Continue reading
EAS CAP in the Home Stretch
The new rules are just about set. Operators have about five months before updated systems must be operational. Continue reading
DAS Switch Aims to Update Older EAS Gear
Digital Alert Systems announced the release of the new R198 multichannel AES switch/convertor, which is designed to convert an incoming analog source to digital AES audio and distribute it to four different AES switches. It’s specifically designed to support older … Continue reading
BTR’s Top 10s, as Chosen by our Readers
Late December is traditionally a time for reflecting on the year just past while gearing up for the new one to come. And so that’s what we’re doing. This year gave us a lot to think about — and now … Continue reading
The EAS Test: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Things didn’t go very well last week. The cable industry has a lot on its plate, but this must be the top priority. Continue reading
EAS Test Cut to 30 Seconds
On Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, the FCC and FEMA will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The 30-second test is intended to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a … Continue reading