[EAS] EAS & Arbitron encoding

[Cross, Robin]

We just received a technical note from Arbitron about PPM encoding and the EAS generator.

I want to go on record as stating the EAS insertion equipment should be AFTER the PPM encoder at ALL stations.

My reasoning for this is:

1             That the short duration of the EAS tests (RWT & RMT) will not make a difference in ratings books.

2             That no-one should be concerned about profits during a real emergency.

3             With the EAS insertion after the PPM encoder there will be no encoding passed from another Station.

4             A second encoding of Arbitron encoding destroys both the previous encoding and the new encoding.

Robin Cross, Chief Engineer, WØFEN
KCUR-FM Kansas City Public Media 89.3 MHz
University of Missouri - Kansas City