[EAS] GMC

[Mike McCarthy]

If the GMC is sent up the pipe to FEMA and it's forwarded from there, 
that's the connection with CAP/IPAWS.

At present, there are two distinct relay chains.  Federal and 
state/local.  There is a reliance upon the state chain by the feds 
despite the hamstrung PEP program.  I don't have a problem with that.  
But I would expect the feds to reciprocate in distribution.

As I said before, Illinois has a good spine for the relays using a 
VHF-Low system to get the signal to the LP-1 and LP-2 stations.  So 
every station in Illinois is exposed to only one daisy chain relay.  
Ideally, I'd like to see every station monitor the state transmission 
directly and the PEP best received in that area to cover both the GMC 
and EAN.  That would get rid of the LP-1 and LP-2 folly. But in all 
cases, it is presumed the GNC would also flow upstairs as well for 
CAP/IPAWS distribution.

MM

On 11/16/2011 10:17 AM, Clay Freinwald wrote:
> Twas written -
>
> I know there are those who think their state is "leading the way" with
> CAP...but REALLY....if Yellowstone blows or a bus size meteor hits...do you
> honestly think your governor will know what to do?
>
> Question -
>
> How in the world can you link CAP with GMC?
>
> Talk about a stretch!
>
> Clay Freinwald
>