[EAS] New Posting on the EAS Forum

[William Eaton]

I have a question concerning the timeline and FCC involvement.
The national test was scheduled well before the Sept 30 CAP compliance extension.
Did the original plan for the test on Nov. 9 include IPAWS?
If so wouldn't another national test that includes IPAWs provide significant data concerning the state of the infrastructure ?
11.51 (iv) a new amendment?  Requires National Test reporting within 45 days. How long has that been in effect?
Wouldn't it be prudent to include NOAA in a national test ?
Is there any reason why one annual national test shouldn't be included in the plan?
What possible information can be gleaned from GAO review of the last national test Other than what it cost the FCC to let FEMA drive the train for awhile?
The National test was a valuble test for us, it proved the the LP1 (NPR) can lose a transponder an hour before the test. It sharpened up our communication skills calling up the line to see if we missed it. No joke, a copy of the state plan should be on every studio bulletin board, and the contacts should be up to date.
Last question, who is driving the EAS train now ? FEMA, FCC, DHS ? It seems the FCC is doing what they do best, following the rules to the letter without interpratation, as they should.