[EAS] ADR

[Rod Zeigler]

Regarding EAS logs, I would strongly suggest backing up any 
electronically stored files on at least one other medium since single 
computers are known to die sudden and horrible deaths.
That being said, printing the log on a weekly basis, signing it, and 
then filing it makes the archived log immune to computer difficulties 
and it can be recalled quickly.
I have also never received a good explanation of how I can prove that 
the electronic log was inspected, by who, and when, like I can with a 
printed log.
By printing the log contained in the EAS appliance, all alerts sent and 
received are archived, negating any discussion of what needs to be 
logged and what doesn't.
In Nebraska, at this time, all that you need to make sure of is that the 
station(s) logs show received SR and NWS RWT's, RMT's regardless of 
Nebraska source*, and that the station(s) sent their RWT's and relayed 
the RMT for that month. Alerts such as AMBER, Wx. and other alerts are 
not required to be logged, but the machine should do that anyway.

*We have had instances lately of stations near state borders having 
their EAS appliances incorrectly programmed and they were relaying out 
of state RMT's.

-- 
R. V. Zeigler, Dir. of Eng.
Nebraska Rural Radio Assn.
Chairman, Ne. SECC
Exec. Dir. NEBA