[EAS] Part 11 / Local CAP Relay Networks

[Tom Spencer]

And again, repurposed 450 TSL or analog 950 links can be used to tie the 
local emergency management folks to the DTV station...

I think we have a viable alternative to the internet, folks...

ed.czarnecki at monroe-electronics.com wrote:
> Dave, Richard et al. - some of you might recall back a few years ago I was the industry lead for the installation of a pilot CAP data broadcast network using satellite and DTV assets (remember DEAS ?).  In fact, mux gear went out to some 176+ sites across the nation for data retransmission.  Those components may be obsolete (at least not upgraded), but the premise is still very valid. 

> The other wrinkle is the possibility - even likelihood - that not all states send all CAP messages through the IPAWS aggregator.  Some may prefer to rely on state systems - even remaining in a silo.  Data broadcast networks can be build at a local, state or regional basis.
>
> The data broadcast reception costs are relatively small, though the hub (encapsulation) capital costs for origination can get up there.