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Public TV Raises Concern Over Possible WEA Enhancement

By Phil Kurz published

APTS, PBS don't want to have to increase bandwidth to accommodate WEA improvements

Regulatory and Standards
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Nationwide EAS Test Results Reveal Strong TV/Cable Participation

By Susan Ashworth published

First nationwide test of WEA successful, though many reported issues with reception.

Regulatory and Standards
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FEMA to Conduct First Ever ‘Presidential Alert’ on Oct. 3

By Tauren Dyson published

Test was postponed on Sept. 20 due to Hurricane Florence

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Emergency Alerting Webinar Set for July 25

By Susan Ashworth published

Webinar will focus on changes that are in store for EAS and WEA

Regulatory and Standards
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Dates to Remember: National WEA and EAS Test Deadlines

By Emily Reigart published

Both are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, but participating stations must first remember an important deadline.

Regulatory and Standards
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FCC Issues Fines for Misuse of Emergency Alert Tones by TV, Radio Outlets

By Michael Balderston published

More than $600,000 in combined civil penalties were levied against stations.

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CTIA Says Implementing WEA Geotargeting Changes Will Take Time

By Susan Ashworth published

CTIA said wireless companies must create new device standards, solutions and best-practice scenarios within devices to handle device-based WEA geotargeting.

Regulatory and Standards
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