[EAS] concerning the request for new weather Event Codes

[Lowell Kiesow]

I like where this discussion is going.  Maybe NWS should consider using the SPS event code (Special Weather Statement) for short-fused weather warnings that are appropriate wider area dissemination via broadcast by radio, TV, and cable.  SPS is a code that doesn't seem to have any real use otherwise.  That would allow broadcasters to filter other weather codes that have a tendency to be too geographically narrow.

At 07:08 AM 7/8/2016, you wrote:
>Due to lack of movement in this area, many broadcasters have, out of
>frustration, have simply disconnected their endecs from NWR....This process
>can and should be stopped through the use of existing technologies and the
>existing library of Event and Location Codes.     Until we resolve this,
>more broadcasters will be disconnecting their equipment from NWR and,
>potentially, more lives will be lost....There is a better way....at least I
>think so.

>Clay Freinwald

        Lowell Kiesow, Senior Engineer
        KPLU 88.5 Tacoma, WA