The FCC has proposed rules providing for an annual test of the national alert capability of the broadcast Emergency Alert System (EAS). Under the proposed rules, all EAS participants will have to tell ...

The National Association of Broadcasters believes the FCC should allow software-based EAS and do it quickly. This spring the commission took comments from broadcasters and other alerting stakeholders.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Chairman of the FCC has shared a preview of what’s on the agenda for the agency’s August Open Meeting, and it includes a review of the Emergency Alert System. This suggests the ...

One day before FCC Chairman Brendan Carr unveiled his “Build America” Agenda, the NAB and a coalition of major radio stakeholders met with his office to continue their campaign for the use of software ...

In the wake of the elimination of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Rescissions Act of 2025, the organization’s ongoing closure could soon deal a serious blow to ...

Kentucky Sheriff Jeff Wilson and 15 other public safety leaders sent a letter to Congressman Brett Guthrie urging him to bring the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to a vote. The act aims to ensure AM ...

Constellation announced it will conduct public notification system tests during the week of Sept. 15–19, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. A limited number of the 40 emergency sirens ...