[EAS] The 2017 EAS Handbook for LP-1's

[Sean Donelan]

On Sat, 29 Jul 2017, Weiner, Kevin (CCI-Virginia) wrote:
> That reminds me of my question earlier. Does anybody happen to know if 
>this is a one-size-fits-all manual, or if there will be a separate one 
>for cable operators as in the past?

One size fits all, from the simpliest analog low-powered radio station to 
the most complex satellite and cable multichannel video distribution 
networks.

Sage Alerting Systems has updated its Guide to the EAS Handbook.

https://www.sagealertingsystems.com/docs/Sage2017Handbook%20rev%20a.pdf

Even if you use a different EAS manufacturers equipment, the Sage guide is 
very good for filling in 90% of the EAS Handbook.

Unless you have a very simple facility, the error recovery procedure 
section will most likely need to be specific to your facility.  Cable and 
satellite systems tend to be complex setups. It may be easier to point to 
your facility's Standard Operating Procedure manual for error recovery 
procedures instead of trying to fit the recovery procedures into the EAS 
Handbook.

Or fill-in "Call the Chief Engineer if something goes wrong" since that is 
what will happen anyway. Then hope the Chief Engineer knows how to fix it.