[EAS] Time to make the LP daisy chain an option

[Phil Johnson]

I think we're missing one important point here.  

Regardless of which technologies may be (or become) the best primary
distribution systems for NPTs -- and state/local EAS Alerts --  backups are
always a good idea.  These include PEPs, LP-1 and LP-2 stations, state SRNs,
and local LRNs.  We seem to be ignoring the significantly degraded
propagation of PEP and LP AM signals.

The major problem is a huge rise in the noise floor on MW (and HF) radio
signals, mainly due to interference from Part 15 devices, computers,
satellite receivers, cable modems, and related devices.  I don't see this
group, the NAB, NASBA, or anyone else pressuring the FCC to adopt more
stringent standards for these bands or to more strongly enforce existing
standards.  Why not?

My career was in AM radio, so I'd hate to see that service disappear.  But
the bottom line here is public safety, which depends in large part on
effective public warning.  And that includes AM. 

Phil Johnson

Chair, Central Puget Sound (WA) LECC
Member, Washing State SECC
K7BNU
Seattle     

  

-----Original Message-----
From: EAS [mailto:eas-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of Richard Rudman

Sean is right that we do not need to make changes to Part 11 as far as how
monitoring is accomplished. I did not explain my point in enough detail. 

Here goes.

I believe it would be helpful if FCC could clarify the voluntary role of the
voluntary SECC's and acknowledge the voluntary role of the LECC's. Doing so
without imposing a greater unfunded mandate burden on what we do would be a
serious concern.