[EAS] Should the RWT EAS Code be abolished?

[Barry Mishkind]

At 05:42 PM 11/28/2011, Marlin Jackson wrote:

>But someone, hopefully several know where to find the EAS box and how to push the correct button.

        You are kidding, aren't you?   <gggg>

>A paper tape or log file indicates the unit is still powered up and operational.

        .... but doesn't tell if the bursts were actually sent. Or if they
        were useful.

>If it weren't for RWT's I wouldn't know it was time to reprogram my TFT's unless we missed an actual alert or RMT.

        I really don't want to beat a dead horse here, but
        the key point is being missed.  I'm not saying testing
        should be done away with.  In fact, I suggested 
        the RMT should be more frequent (with or without
        a new name).

        Testing is important.  It must continue.

        About the only thing the RWT does, as far as I can tell, 
        for the stations that are not monitored, is to test the
        crummy power supplies that came with some
        of the receivers.

        Receiving a weekly test from NWS or bimonthly
        from the LP/PEP's/other sources, it good. It 
        should continue... it should be augmented
        when necessary.

        And, I would not be surprised if many of 
        the local EMs or NWS folks would gladly
        send multiple tests for troubleshooting.

        It wouldn't even hurt to have a daily test from
        CAP sources. 

        But to *require* stations to send an RWT 
        when no one is able to monitor it seems like
        a worthless test.

        (A station that is not monitored can send a
        RWT or a DMO, etc to itself to test the power supply
        any time they want!)

        One size does not fit all.