Philosophy
At the Federal Communications Commission's June 9, 2011 Agenda meeting, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Chief Jamie Barnett, joined by representatives from FEMA and the National Weather Service, announced that the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) would take place at 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on November 9, 2011. The purpose of the test is to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a public alert mechanism. EAS Participants currently participate in state-level monthly tests and local-level weekly tests, but no top-down review of the entire system has ever been undertaken. The Commission, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will use the results of this nationwide test to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a public alert mechanism, and will work together with EAS stakeholders to make improvements to the system as appropriate.
- Cq, Cq, Cq...amateur Radio Operators Are Concerned
Does the government own the broadcast spectrum? "Ham radio operators concerned about losing band" by Didi Tang and Malia Rulon USA TODAY Ham radio enthusiasts nationwide are concerned about a bill in Congress that they say would limit their ability...
- Color-coded Terror Warnings
Japan is keeping theirs. "Color-coded terror warnings to be gone by April 27" by Eileen Sullivan January 26th, 2011 The Associated Press By the end of April, terror threats to the U.S. will no longer be described in shades of green, blue, yellow, orange...
- The Sleeping Dragon...new Madrid Seismic Zone
Most of you probably never heard of it, being more informed and aware of California earthquakes. I am in the extreme Northwest section of the state of Missouri and such effects would be minor here but the biggest issue to face would be refugees. "Study...
- "your Internet Connection" Poll
Your Internet connection? Dialup...0 Broadband...4 Other...0 This is going to be a mess. Does the government need to step in on this issue? Remember the huge issues when analog went to digital--all because the government wanted to make a lot of money...
- Stratovision...precursor To Satellites
Stratovision Engineer, A.A. Nims lowers antennas into place during flight tests of this revolutionary new system of airborne television and FM radio transmission under development by Westinghouse and the Glenn L. Martin Company. Two 15-inch loop antennas...
Philosophy
Emergency Alert System (EAS)...November 9th, 2011
- Cq, Cq, Cq...amateur Radio Operators Are Concerned
Does the government own the broadcast spectrum? "Ham radio operators concerned about losing band" by Didi Tang and Malia Rulon USA TODAY Ham radio enthusiasts nationwide are concerned about a bill in Congress that they say would limit their ability...
- Color-coded Terror Warnings
Japan is keeping theirs. "Color-coded terror warnings to be gone by April 27" by Eileen Sullivan January 26th, 2011 The Associated Press By the end of April, terror threats to the U.S. will no longer be described in shades of green, blue, yellow, orange...
- The Sleeping Dragon...new Madrid Seismic Zone
Most of you probably never heard of it, being more informed and aware of California earthquakes. I am in the extreme Northwest section of the state of Missouri and such effects would be minor here but the biggest issue to face would be refugees. "Study...
- "your Internet Connection" Poll
Your Internet connection? Dialup...0 Broadband...4 Other...0 This is going to be a mess. Does the government need to step in on this issue? Remember the huge issues when analog went to digital--all because the government wanted to make a lot of money...
- Stratovision...precursor To Satellites
Stratovision Engineer, A.A. Nims lowers antennas into place during flight tests of this revolutionary new system of airborne television and FM radio transmission under development by Westinghouse and the Glenn L. Martin Company. Two 15-inch loop antennas...