Common Alerting Protocol Status
In June 2006, President Bush signed an executive order mandating that FEMA create the next-generation EAS system; IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System) was created. The FCC published the Second Report and Order in July 2007 which included references to Next Generation EAS and made the statement...
Most existing EAS systems crawl video before the signals are multiplexed, requiring each program to have its own character generator. If several programs are running in the transport stream, the EASyCAST and BNP solution is much more cost-effective...
Product Spotlight - EASy Console
The EASy Console™ message management software is a Windows® based program offers broadcast operators a fast, efficient means of customizing incoming EAS messages before redistribution to viewers.
Tech Tips - Configuring the EASyCAST to Communicate with an Evertz Device
The following procedure outlines the steps that are required to configure the EASyCAST encoder/decoder to communicate with an Evertz logo inserter. This configuration process allows the Evertz to be used in conjunction with the EASyCAST to overlay EAS alerts without the need to convert the broadcast stream.
Prior to performing the steps outlined in this tech tip, the EASyCAST must be configured with a valid user or users; an IP address must be assigned; states and counties serviced must be assigned; and the configured events that the EASyCAST will process must be configured...
