[EAS] EAS Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17

[Bowen, Jonathan]

I would disagree. We should be proactive in identifying the issues. I see this first test as a chance to educate the public and ourselves about the EAN and its procedures/limits. If you sit by and say well the test will tell me I have a problem and an actual EAN occurs next week then you have failed in your mandated responsibilities to be prepared for it. If your confident in your EAS setup then no worries but if you have questions or concerns it is a good time to evaluate and prepare. The test becomes proof that your setup is now correct and is tested ok. If you wait for the test and find problems you have to wait another year to verify your corrections.

Thank you
 
Jonathan Bowen
RBN/WPCS Field Engineer

-----Original Message-----
From: eas-bounces at radiolists.net [mailto:eas-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of Lowell Kiesow

It is just a test.  A test is for learning where the problems occur.  If there is an issue with FIPS addresses, then let the test fail on any equipment that doesn't recognize it.  In my opinion, we should not take special measures to make the test work. That invalidates the test and the very reason for doing it.  If we cover up a problem by making adjustments to EAS boxes, how else will they find out the extent of the problem?  There are no negative consequences for broadcasters if the test goes down in flames.  The best way for FEMA to learn is by failure.

At 08:25 AM 6/24/2011, you wrote:
>Darryl--
>As you know, a lot of Nevada stations use the TFT EAS911--should I 
>emphasize this information in my National Test outreach program this summer?
>
>                 All TFT EAS911s that are to be operated in "AUTO" mode 
>will have to include the FIPS code for Washington DC in their programming
>                 in Setup Menu Item 10. Units operated in "MAN" mode 
>can always have an operator forward the last valid received message manually.
>
>Adrienne
>"Radio burps, it cries, it needs to be fed all the time, it requires 
>constant attention, but we love it." Jim Aaron WGLN

         Lowell Kiesow, Chief Engineer
         KPLU 88.5, KVIX 89.3, KPLI 90.1
         www.kplu.org  www.jazz24.org  

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