[EAS] CAP-EAS Converters

[Art Leisey]

Clarification on CAP-Converters:

 

I voiced my opinion early on to both of the main manufacturers of these
add-on CAP-Converters and told them they both miss-the-mark as to their
complete functionality for enabling CAP messaging on the EAS
infrastructure. As well, I've said they simply are a non-starter for the
advancement of a better and more integrated EAS message.  You simply
cannot make a device "honk-out" a GMC/GMA and you cannot utilize the
optional expanded text across an FSK stream for EAS.

 

Lest we not confuse a CAP Converter with what Trilithic has devised for
its legacy EAS product, (e.g. EASyPLUS/CAST/IPTV systems).  Trilithic's
legacy systems rely on an external component, but not a converter.
Trilithic's external software (either Windows or Linux based) simply
decodes a CAP message, (optional text and GMA flag), and transfers the
alerts via Ethernet/IP to up to eight (8) EASy series EAS systems,
taking full advantage of what appears as an integrated CAP-EAS system,
simply housed in two separate containers instead of one.  Their next-Gen
EASyCAP system is fully integrated into one can and performs the same
functions as their legacy gear.

 

Art Leisey

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