[BC] EAS Logs

[JYRussell@academicplanet.com]

ugly as it may be... we have an old HollyAnne unit, to which I attached a 
DMP and a box of paper.

   The output has enough 'drop' that the weight of the paper makes the paper 
fold itself neatly into another box.  Same sorta thing we used to do with 
132colum greenbar.

   One box of paper lasts years.  One contiguous receipt.  remember to mark 
the end of each year, and check the ribbon once in a while.

   It seits in an out-of -the-way spot away from earshot of the mic.
Jason
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike McCarthy" <Towers at mre.com>
To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [BC] EAS Logs


> Agreed there is not a requirement to have an operator on duty.  HOWEVER, 
> the entry still must be entered on the log by someone.  Even if that 
> someone is the DCO.  Seems silly to me....but that's the rule as our 
> counsel has advised us and we have yet to fail an inspection in that 
> regard.
>
> On your other post, I keep a separate Obstruction System Inspection Log at 
> the tower site too. (Note I didn't transmitter inspection log.) It really 
> covers a number of things cited in other rules sections (including 
> checking monitoring systems and calibrations) and are all referenced to 
> rule parts elsewhere in Part 73 and 17.  HOWEVER, the above cited 
> inspection log needs to be attached to the Station Log as those are 
> required entires which the rules don't provide for being kept separately 
> at the tower site. Note...I said tower site and not TX site.
>
> My Transmission Site Inspection Form (not log) covers all the detailed 
> readings of the TX , the antenna monitor and MP's  for AM's as well as 
> LOTS of other RF and non-RF things which are not Part 73 regulated.  This 
> form CAN be attached to the Station Log as back-up proof the station was 
> operating correctly.  Though I usually do not do so unless there was a 
> condition which required substantial work to bring the station back into 
> compliance and this is an interim document to show such.  It's signed and 
> dated like a log so it can be attached.
>
> While this is an additional thing to carry, I scan the unsigned site 
> inspection forms into the laptop and then print/sign the copy back at the 
> studio for attachment to the Station Log as necessary. That way, the form 
> can be viewed without a trip to the site and the detailed record kept at 
> the site for long term tracking.  I've meet the spirit, if not the letter 
> of the rule by performing in this manner.
>
> MM
>
> At 11:35 PM 4/20/2007 -0700, Craig Bowman wrote
>>There is no requirement to have an operator on duty, who is expected to 
>>make the entry if not the person who signs the EAS log.  Unattended 
>>stations do not have operators.
>>
>>Craig Bowman
>>
>>
>>Mike McCarthy wrote:
>>>Respectfully disagree.  All EAS operations require a full entry...which 
>>>includes a signature, date and time.  Additionally, a printed tape of the 
>>>EAS message is also required to be attached to the log or made available 
>>>to review if kept in electronic form.
>>>
>>>I believe all this is covered in Part 11 in addition to 73.1820.
>>>
>>>MM
>>>
>>>At 08:12 PM 4/17/2007 -0500, Kevin C. Kidd, CSRE/AMD wrote
>>>
>>>>Scott,
>>>>
>>>>No requirement for the operator to sign for EAS activations that I know 
>>>>of.  The only signature required [73.1870] is the Chief Operator at 
>>>>least once per week to review logs and certify that the equipment and 
>>>>logs are working properly.
>>>>
>>>>Some form of log must be maintained such that the CO can sign it and say 
>>>>that all is well.  An actual printout of the EAS log does not appear to 
>>>>be necessary.  You must be able to present an EAS log for the specified 
>>>>period on request by whatever means.
>>
>>
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