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In some places the EAS test wasn’t so successful

While many broadcasters had no problems receiving and retransmitting last week’s nationwide Emergency Alert System test, many others reports of problems are surfacing. John Anderson at DIYmedia.net compiled some of the glitches: Here in Wisconsin, radio stations broadcast 30 seconds … finish reading In some places the EAS test wasn’t so successful

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FCC says nationwide Emergency Alert System tesk was pretty OK, will know more later

At 2 PM Eastern time this afternoon some percentage of US radio listeners and television viewers heard or saw the national EAS test. I was in the main studio of Northwestern University’s WNUR-FM (where I serve as advisor), and waited … finish reading FCC says nationwide Emergency Alert System tesk was pretty OK, will know more later

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FCC Prepares Stations for National EAS Test on November 9th

The first national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place next Wednesday, November 9th at 11am Pacific time. According to a letter issued by the FCC today: “The test will occur simultaneously across the United States and … finish reading FCC Prepares Stations for National EAS Test on November 9th

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Clear Channel Station Can’t Trust Its Own Forecast

The irony would be so delectable if it weren’t for the 1033 unfortunate drivers whose cars were stuck in the mud, many of which were totaled and not returned for over a week. As Jerry Del Colliano reports at Inside … finish reading Clear Channel Station Can’t Trust Its Own Forecast

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