Sage EAS users get deadline reprieve from FCC

With a firmware update to bring Sage EAS devices into compliance with an upcoming Dec. 12 FCC deadline delayed, the Federal Communications Commission has issued an order allowing Sage Alerting System customers an extension of the deadline to March 11, 2024. The update, required of... Read More.

National EAS Test preparedness webinar now available

This past Wednesday, the Alabama Broadcasters Association presented a webinar on preparation for the October 4 National EAS Test. If you missed the live presentation, the recording of the webinar is available here:

New EAS handbook available for download

The FCC has made available its latest version of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Handbook for 2023. As noted in the FCC EAS rule Part 11.15: "A copy of the Handbook must be located at normal duty positions or EAS equipment locations when an operator... Read More.

New EAS Handbook and National EAS Test deadlines

A new version of the EAS Handbook for 2021 has been released by the FCC.  This new version must be posted in place of the prior version.  The handbook "summarizes the actions to be taken by personnel at EAS Participant facilities upon receipt of... Read More.