Steve Pietras Chief Engineer WUPW-TV LIN Media 419-244-3600 Ex 205 ________________________________ From: The Society of Broadcast Engineers [mailto:president@xxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 3:09 PM To: Steve Pietras Subject: EAS Update Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=lgwd4edab&v=0012kO3u RH1XjDW5eM2RTkmSBsaLcEG0SdWi6G8CrxIzC6Hagw5cmreAR-FEUwKUVLcBc90E8v1hqs9F 9kEmuhVOhHb8zQ4rEW76fCTjH-C-_UlzKNi8fbSCszQoXktf5jxcZM0-unr0HuFkQ3Ouy8bO o9K4NLHcqBr> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=lgwd4edab&et=1108741019805&s=6140&e=001wB S8kudK9nIVQ-JwYOqZIS2rfwAvBgZPecdnH79lvwZ5v5WoVoCBlqrYKHsI39THY8sHOHfr_O 94VzposqH6Lm2pJicMmwj3_tx3tWv49BI=> EAS Update November 22, 2011, Indianapolis, IN - The Society of Broadcast Engineers continues a cooperative effort with FEMA and the FCC to help inform and educate our members about changes to the Emergency Alert System. Members of the SBE are encouraged to participate on November 29, 2011, in a webcast presented by FEMA that will discuss the recent National EAS Test, its results and what comes next. Read below for more details from FEMA. FEMA IPAWS Special Event: What's Next for Improving the Emergency Alert System? EAS Test Findings and Observations, Lessons Learned, and Way Forward November 29th, 2011, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET Join us on November 29th at 2:00 PM ET for a discussion with industry experts and leaders on the Nationwide EAS Test findings, lessons learned, observed technical challenges, and way forward for alert and warning! Event Details What: What's Next for Improving the Emergency Alert System? EAS Test Findings and Observations, Lessons Learned, and Way Forward When: Tuesday, November 29th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern) Where: Microsoft Live Meeting 2007 (This link will only be active the morning of November 29th) https://www323.livemeeting.com/cc/eiip/join?id=IPAWS&role=attend <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=lgwd4edab&et=1108741019805&s=6140&e=001wB S8kudK9nKtKJZ3TqYgippWSGfWV-R6ctg63Ne8_jTHhKaSkmUXRwt-MPLeW8bhvA_QT0g6Yx Ryo4CFI3nIAIgko-1N3vmaP7iLCjGvBmqWM8mtXCZprblJ4dDIBsKY_0I3gVyXsctDKDLS8D eza5yNU5Py6TS8B8BDmWDgZxLKUijcbaDSDqOIe3Bx7wEy9lRkXIb-pMTor9OY_8e6n-MlxP Olr-kmfBlilLAZbFlOcg1ADa-AeMAUYv-yRPrcdzwdgLpTgh6hX61cYOAzY4_93u-i0hGgTN PvMBQYJ0fgRk9qRh5mhG5g66ewx7QykUsyB9jY7TYcn7oOWok9SOzsZvb6W0Fzm1GC9yO3WY xhXWlVVm3uApxmAvzqdOp9NagWvg-nCMZRjCKqFWiDrhDmJSr-I4sOwS2XDPygHb0ZIcOi8e BWp4mX7OM5jpqLK7ZjkH8m7m3PmxxYkm7LfsI8-YvyfVmsuGKxkbJHQFtqMQc_6yAnVpYT1u w7NAtGFGFWVWdhQjGqHc7UGaS7qrE-d_9vQdmIYVtup_jKy8ePOUJUcdnIn74pHFXsW8P6HK V7x8Y0XjnpecRhMTeyiSuPw37llJ6EgKJ9M4aKOM9YDQEP_IF0eqKOw7uLkDV_IllnXfe2mR qKmefxGWXc5aP4Mq5xEHdcBhajTCA-U8U=> Please note that if you have Live Meeting Client correctly installed, you do not need a pass code or username (Live Meeting instructions http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/ipaws/livemtginstruct.pdf <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=lgwd4edab&et=1108741019805&s=6140&e=001wB S8kudK9nLtlRgb9gQMkj6gxMilAEQRkZpM91ad0EzkFetv5DHUDzagWuzRWIPE-6xPFUsHNG CGjg-vUqIjdNudbJw0lPyp1rYkNffB7u7-1jwaYDq9YTyzvbkZDJNtSPV5y1KFjRHnE9P-5K TLvyuyhirdPxxuVETAO7oJZRo=> ) A first-ever Nationwide EAS Test was conducted on November 9th, 2011 to assess the readiness and effectiveness of the system as it currently exists. A test message was sent at 2:00 PM Eastern to over 60 national primary stations across the country. While early indicators show most radio and television stations received and relayed the test message, many technical issues such as audio quality and repeated messages were observed and immediately reported. This web event will focus on a roundtable discussion with industry leaders and experts to discuss further EAS improvements needed across a variety of topics: * Test Successes and Lessons Learned * Top 5 Technical Challenges of the Test * State and Local Field Observations and Reports * Mitigation Strategies and Improvements * Next Steps and the Future of Alert and Warning We've added more topics for discussion on A National Dialogue on the Emergency Alert System <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=lgwd4edab&et=1108741019805&s=6140&e=001wB S8kudK9nJ5IlkBw4nlNvOlGrTNpKrN17mxeY1zZq9bpHlsyRLu1Pj6WFgtJxj4GUt9DmTlU1 SCMkTjPK92WU744iiiRWayyR-A_Ww50th4PkM4hb9ZvG-2JFKiA7U69OmMGg77AvnIpZEIfv Rt56QN_JXm2Dx2> website! Want to contribute ideas for the next version of the EAS Best Practices Guide? 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