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WELCOMEWELCOMESBE ChapterSBE Chapter
Norfolk, VANorfolk, VA
February 11, 2010February 11, 2010
HousekeepingHousekeeping
• Please sign the sheet or drop a cardPlease sign the sheet or drop a card
• Pick up brochures and handouts Pick up brochures and handouts
• Comments or questions at any timeComments or questions at any time
DASDECDASDEC
Three Irrefutable Laws of EASThree Irrefutable Laws of EAS
Law 1. Law 1. It’s not going awayIt’s not going away Law 2. Law 2. It will continue to changeIt will continue to change
Law 3. Law 3. You must complyYou must comply
Law 1. Law 1. It’s not going awayIt’s not going away• 19511951 Conelrad – AM radio 640 or 1240 KHzConelrad – AM radio 640 or 1240 KHz• 1963 1963 Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) – two tone alertEmergency Broadcast System (EBS) – two tone alert
and operate at assigned frequencyand operate at assigned frequency• 19901990 President George H. Bush directs development of aPresident George H. Bush directs development of a
system to speak to the countrysystem to speak to the country• 19941994 EBS changed to Emergency Alert System (EAS) withEBS changed to Emergency Alert System (EAS) with
new operation and communications definednew operation and communications defined• 19971997 FCC requires EAS compliance for BroadcastersFCC requires EAS compliance for Broadcasters• 19981998 FCC requires EAS compliance for large cable systemsFCC requires EAS compliance for large cable systems• 20022002 FCC requires EAS compliance for small cableFCC requires EAS compliance for small cable
systems systems • 2007 2007 EAS compliance mandated for IPTV and SatelliteEAS compliance mandated for IPTV and Satellite
providersproviders
Law 2. Law 2. It will continue to changeIt will continue to change• 19511951 Conelrad – AM radio 640 or 1240 KHzConelrad – AM radio 640 or 1240 KHz• 1963 1963 Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) – two tone alertEmergency Broadcast System (EBS) – two tone alert
and operate at assigned frequencyand operate at assigned frequency• 19901990 President George H. Bush directs development of aPresident George H. Bush directs development of a
system to speak to the countrysystem to speak to the country• 19941994 EBS changed to Emergency Alert System (EAS) withEBS changed to Emergency Alert System (EAS) with
new operation and communications definednew operation and communications defined• 19971997 FCC requires EAS compliance for BroadcastersFCC requires EAS compliance for Broadcasters• 19981998 FCC requires EAS compliance for large cable systemsFCC requires EAS compliance for large cable systems• 20022002 FCC requires EAS compliance for small cableFCC requires EAS compliance for small cable
systems systems • 2007 2007 EAS compliance mandated for IPTV and SatelliteEAS compliance mandated for IPTV and Satellite
providersproviders
* 2008* 2008 Next generation to include Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)Next generation to include Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)
* 2010* 2010 Expect FEMA to publish new rules & start compliance clockExpect FEMA to publish new rules & start compliance clock
Evolution of EAS – What’s NextEvolution of EAS – What’s Next
• CAP is an XML (eXtensible Markup Language) file format for exchanging public warnings and emergencies between alerting technologies
• CAP is an internationally accepted standard
• Being adopted by FEMA as an addition to upgrade EAS
• Comprises a number of optional elements
Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)
Text Images Audio Video Hyperlinks
CAPCAP
Putting together the CAP messagePutting together the CAP message
Emergency Responders
and Gatherers
Emergency Operations Center
• Format• File• Forward
Internet Server
Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)
EAS/CAP – How it all FitsEAS/CAP – How it all Fits
Broadcast Facility
Over-the -airOver-
the -air
Broadcasters are Broadcasters are encouraged to work with encouraged to work with EOC’s to improve EOC’s to improve communications loops & communications loops & operational methods.operational methods.
Emergency Operations Center
Data S
ources
Format
File Forward
TCP/IP (In
ternet)
EASEAS
EASEAS
CAPCAP
Reasons for OptimismReasons for Optimism
• CAP points us in the right direction by:CAP points us in the right direction by:– Addressing two major EAS criticismsAddressing two major EAS criticisms
• Lack of detail Lack of detail • Lack of updatesLack of updates
– State & Local EOCs assume greater State & Local EOCs assume greater responsibilityresponsibility• FEMA Statement – NAB 2009FEMA Statement – NAB 2009
– Provides broadcasters substantially more Provides broadcasters substantially more details from an authenticated sourcedetails from an authenticated source• Improved communications to audienceImproved communications to audience
Alaska’s EAN Test – January 2010Alaska’s EAN Test – January 2010
• First time an EAN has First time an EAN has been “issued”been “issued”
• A qualified “success”A qualified “success”• Pointed out significant Pointed out significant
problems with EASproblems with EAS
Radio Magazine - January 2010 Radio Magazine - January 2010
• Reference to the Alaska Test: “The NPRM notes Reference to the Alaska Test: “The NPRM notes several potential weaknesses in the EAS.”several potential weaknesses in the EAS.”
– The daisy-chain structureThe daisy-chain structure
– EAS administration and testing by multiple agencies EAS administration and testing by multiple agencies
at multiple levels of operationsat multiple levels of operations
– Lack of redundancyLack of redundancy
– Gaps in coverageGaps in coverage
– Lack of testing and trainingLack of testing and training
– Limitations on how alerts are disseminatedLimitations on how alerts are disseminated
Law 3. Law 3. You Must ComplyYou Must Comply
• EAS compliance is mandated by the FCCEAS compliance is mandated by the FCC• The FCC Enforcement Bureau (EB) is becoming The FCC Enforcement Bureau (EB) is becoming
more stringentmore stringent• Fines are being levied with no impunityFines are being levied with no impunity
– American SamoaAmerican Samoa– KWVEKWVE
• Do you have some examples?Do you have some examples?
FCC’s FNPRM* 1-14-10FCC’s FNPRM* 1-14-10
• There will be further testing of EAN There will be further testing of EAN
(National Alert) in the lower 48(National Alert) in the lower 48
• FEMA anticipates adopting CAP in 3Q - 2010FEMA anticipates adopting CAP in 3Q - 2010
• The Second R&O requires EAS participants to: “…adopt The Second R&O requires EAS participants to: “…adopt
next generation EAS delivery systems no later than 180 next generation EAS delivery systems no later than 180
days after FEMA publicly releases standards for those days after FEMA publicly releases standards for those
systems”systems”
*Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making
The Road to ComplianceThe Road to Compliance
The Road to ComplianceThe Road to Compliance
• CAP to EAS “Translator”CAP to EAS “Translator”– Installs in-line with currentInstalls in-line with current
EAS Equipment EAS Equipment– ““Converts” CAP message Converts” CAP message
into EAS protocolinto EAS protocol– Requires one audio input to Requires one audio input to
existing EAS equipmentexisting EAS equipment
Road TwoRoad Two
• CAP Capable EAS CAP Capable EAS en/dec en/dec – Combines CAP and EASCombines CAP and EAS
into a 1-box solution into a 1-box solution– Gathers “full” CAP Gathers “full” CAP
messagemessage– Adds many new Adds many new
capabilitiescapabilities
Road OneRoad One
The Road to ComplianceThe Road to Compliance
• Improved EAS operationImproved EAS operation– open browser accessopen browser access
• template entry & controltemplate entry & control– File based storageFile based storage
• No paper tapesNo paper tapes• Re-forwardingRe-forwarding
– Electronic records for FCCElectronic records for FCC
– Unified operationUnified operation • improved interfaceimproved interface• Easier to train & maintainEasier to train & maintain
– Accurate clocksAccurate clocks• Referenced time-baseReferenced time-base
• CAP ReadyCAP Ready– Same open browser accessSame open browser access
– EAS/CAP shared interfaceEAS/CAP shared interface – Fiscal responsibilityFiscal responsibility
• Less cost to serviceLess cost to service• Less cost to supportLess cost to support
• Support Support – One company provides One company provides
service & supportservice & support
• Eliminate finger Eliminate finger pointingpointing
Integrated EAS / CAP Package Benefits: Integrated EAS / CAP Package Benefits:
Total Cost of Ownership - Total Cost of Ownership - Consider the 3 LawsConsider the 3 LawsThe Road to ComplianceThe Road to Compliance
• Law 1. Law 1. It’s not going away It’s not going away – Equipment choices have a long-term consequenceEquipment choices have a long-term consequence
• Long term commitment for you & for the manufacturerLong term commitment for you & for the manufacturer
• Law 2. Law 2. It will continue to change It will continue to change – Equipment must be flexibleEquipment must be flexible
• Built on standard platform with powerful software Built on standard platform with powerful software optionsoptions
• Law 3Law 3. You must comply. You must comply– With current and pending requirementsWith current and pending requirements
EASEASEncoder/DecoderEncoder/Decoder
CAPCAPMessage TranslatorMessage Translator
InternetInternet
Next Generation Encoder/Decoder
The Road to ComplianceThe Road to Compliance
• Where we started• What’ being added• New input requires the addition• Coming together in one box
DASDECDASDEC
The Road to ComplianceThe Road to Compliance
• The ruling planned release is 3rd Qtr 2010The ruling planned release is 3rd Qtr 2010– 180-day compliance clock starts180-day compliance clock starts
• A Test Bed provides:A Test Bed provides:– Direct, hands-on implementation experienceDirect, hands-on implementation experience
• Work out the kinks now – before compliance mandateWork out the kinks now – before compliance mandate
– A small monetary investmentA small monetary investment• Assures right choice prior to larger commitmentAssures right choice prior to larger commitment
– A small time investment to understand long-term A small time investment to understand long-term operational requirementsoperational requirements
– The best vendor evaluationThe best vendor evaluation• Know you can trust the manufacturer for supportKnow you can trust the manufacturer for support
Start a Test BedStart a Test Bed
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