Re: EAS

[brouder@juno.com (Ed Brouder)]

On Wed, 13 Jan 1999 13:48:12 -0500 "John Bolduc" <John_Bolduc@Pictel.com>
writes:
>The two EAS tests I heard in early January on WSMN 1590 Nashua NH and 
>WGIR 610 Manchester NH went very well. In the past I had complained
about 
>the lack of announcement and the resulting confusion.  I was quite
pleased 
>as a listener to hear a meaningful announcement at the beginning and end
of
>test.
 
John:

The test you heard HAD to carry a voice message because it is a Required
Monthly Test; the FCC requires a voice transmission.  Most tests you will
hear are Required Weekly Tests, originated not by the state but by a
local station.  The FCC does NOT mandate a voice transmission with them
so you can blame Uncle Sam for that one.

Ed Brouder, Chairman
NH State Emergency Communications Committee

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