[BC] Fine? 5k for eas botch?

[Warren Shulz]

I would careful look at state plans and get broadcast stations out of
RMT origination.  For a state that should be a central entry point like
the state EOC.  Creating a RMT has a high risk vs. the relay of a RMT.
FCC won't fine a governmental entity they don't regulate. 

Warren Shulz
IL SECC Chair

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The whole thing makes me inclined to recommend to management that we 
withdraw from participating EAS status and go non-participating. We'd 
still have to maintain the box and log incoming tests, but wouldn't have

to worry about properly originating our RWT's and RMT's. Since 99% of 
activations are weather-related and the other 1% are Amber alerts, it's 
rather pointless for us. Our weather guys can get warnings on the air as

fast, if not faster, and with more detail (and graphics), than a NWS 
warning relayed through EAS. And with at least a producer always on-duty

in the newsroom, the Amber's are covered as well. So what's the point of

being a participating station?

ak

Jerry Mathis wrote:
> That just put me off of agreeing to any of the stations I work for to
become
> an LP-X anything.
> 
> There's so much wrong with that decision.
> 
> I agree with Dana here. Stupid FCC jerks!


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