FCC Public Safety Bureau Sends Out Nationwide EAS Test Reminder PN
Emergency alert system participants are required to file Form 2 in the EAS test reporting system (ETRS) before 11:59 p.m. EDT Aug. 7 for the nationwide EAS test (see 1906030050), reminded a FCC Public Safety Bureau public notice Monday. Test…
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participants are also required to file ETRS Form 3 by Sept. 23, the PN said. EAS alerts must be accessible and there are specific rules on where on a TV screen the visual message portion of an EAS message can be displayed, the PN said. The bureau also reminded EAS participants to coordinate with state emergency communication committees and to upgrade EAS equipment software and firmware, and the stakeholders to ensure they can receive and process the national periodic test code.