[EAS] Single point entry of CAP messages

[Bowen, Jonathan]

So I've been trying to keep up with all this stuff but from what I understand so far the entire thing sounds seems backwards. EAS works and has been in place for decades. I may be preaching to the choir but it seems CAP is a lot of complication on top of a system that just works... I understand the need for CAP to bridge the gap and send the messages over other channels. They can add content to the alert if they want but that doesn't affect broadcasters. What I don't get is why we all need CAP-EAS receivers. The only place a CAP-EAS converter should exist is at the EAS origination points. When the governor or emergency organization wants to send a message they send it over CAP and it is injected into the EAS chain just like we do now. No extra regulations, no extra hardware, and no hassle. I still don't see why I need a CAP-EAS converter.
 
I might be missing something but the entire things seems like a mess that will just cause problems for years to come.
 
Thank you
 
Jonathan Bowen