Sage – Important Software Update 6-13-12

SAGE USERS: The CAP software finally arrived  but with a bug or two. Version 88 failed to provide DNS name resolution in some cases, and some labels were wrong. The company has posted new software.  Go here to get it.

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If there is a problem with the IPAWS RWT tests, what should I do?

The FCC currently says that stations may just put “Did not receive RWT from IPAWS” or some such notation. There is no urgent need to search out and log the reason. If are alerted to any missing tests, we will note them on our website. FEMA has no plans to post problems/errors on any website. …

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IPAWS CAP RWTs are ending. How do I know I am connected?

After June 30th, you can expect “a couple” of Monday tests from the FEMA. Then, according to the lastest information, they will end. There is no current plan for “regular” testing. Realistically though, this is a digital connection, so an indication of the successful polling of the IPAWS server should suffice for station “confidence.” Most…

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How Do I get CAP messages, Should I?

New Deadline for Cap compliant equipment was back in June 30, 2012 How Do I get CAP messages, Should I? “With respect to monitoring EAS messages formatted in accordance with the specifications set forth in §11.56(a)(2), EAS Participants’ EAS equipment must interface with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)…

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Feb 2012 RMT fails

2012 EAS RMT Test Scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, at 11:15pm failed and is rescheduled Thursday, February 9 at 11:15pm. We are still sorting through what failed, in the meantime we are moving the test to the Department of Public Safety for Thursdays rescheduled test. Thank you for your understanding. – Roger and Britt

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October RMT failed

The scheduled monthly test for Tuesday, October 4th, 11:15pm did not distribute to most locations due to failure of communication lines at Oklahoma Department of Public safety. Repairs are being made. Please document to your EAS log appropriately. February 8th, 2011, The scheduled monthly test for Tuesday, February 8th, 11:15pm has been rescheduled to Thursday,…

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FCC makes the new deadline, September 30, 2011

The FCC announced that the deadline will be extended from 180 days to 360 days, effectively making the new deadline, September 30, 2011. The FCC action was officially taken on November 18. The FCC considered multiple factors cited in industry filings in approving the extension, including the need for more time for the development, testing…

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NASBA requests to extend the deadline for CAP-compliance

NASBA (National Alliance of State Broadcast Associations) has filed with the FCC a request to extend the deadline for CAP-compliance to at least September 2011 or beyond. Waiting on FCC reaction. NASBA points out that it would be premature at best, and potentially very wasteful at worst, for some 25,000 to 30,000 EAS participants to…

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