[EAS] Questions regarding EAS requirements for translators and HD channels

[Adrienne Abbott]

Sue--
Translators are not required to have EAS equipment so you don't need anything for your new translator. The FCCasked for translator information in Form 3, the final part of the report form for the National EAS test. Like everything else with the test, reporting on your translators was "voluntary"...it's up to you to read between the lines here...

Even under the new rules EAS tests, weekly and monthly, are still required. 

You are required to carry EAS  on each HD channel. You can do that with one EAS unit or buy separate units for each stream. I've seen it done both ways. 

Hope this helps. 
Adrienne


On Jun 21, 2012, at 3:53 PM, Sue Qualls <squalls at kuow.org> wrote:

> 
> I have a couple of questions for the brain trust.  The first situation involves our new station in the city of license that bumped KUOWs translator.  We have a new frequency for the translator.  Am I correct that translators are not required to comply with EAS requirements for its location?  Previously this translator carried EAS messages from KUOWs location.  I remember that the response to the national test said translator info was optional.  Does that mean that tests are not required at all?
> 
> Secondly are the HD channels required to participate in the EAS plan?  Toward the end of the month we will no longer be running KXOT.  However its programming will be used for a couple of HD channels on our other stations.  Do I need to wire them up to our Sage boxes as well?  I do have an email in to our lawyer but would appreciate any input.
> 
> Thanks for your help,
> 
> Sue Qualls
> Chief Engineer
> Puget Sound Public Radio
> KUOW FM 94.9 Seattle
> KUOW AM 1340 Tumwater
> KXOT FM 91.7 Tacoma
> 866-820-9919
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