FCC wishes to update EAS rules, again.

[ZantennaG1]

It basically has to do with making EAS more visual for those with hearing disabilities, and maybe even a bit more appealing. And then something about satellites.
Sources:

https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/fcc-passes-three-notices-of-proposed-rulemaking

FCC proposes new rules to make emergency alerts more accessible for people hard of hearing

Better descriptions on TV alerts.

www.theverge.com

 

[Kelly A]

Sure, let's insist on additional technology that may or may not work when an actual EAS event occurs.
They've never heard of the term KISS.

 

[dxsphere]

The EAS is getting far more complicated than it needs to be. Time for an overhaul?

 

[KeithE4]

Bring back Conelrad. Require Ancient Modulation receivers to be installed on all cellphones so they can tune to 640 and 1240 kc in case of invasion by those filthy commies. 🤪 😆

 

[Oldie919]

Don't forget to supply the 640 and 1240 kc. crystals for those stations operating close to those frequencies!!!
(Engineers --- make SURE those crystal ovens are working!! It's been awhile since they were needed!!)

 

[DavidEduardo]

Don't forget to supply the 640 and 1240 kc. crystals for those stations operating close to those frequencies!!!
(Engineers --- make SURE those crystal ovens are working!! It's been awhile since they were needed!!)

Or order a vacuum encased crystal for an 8-pin socket. Good in any weather!

 

[Kelly A]

Bring back Conelrad. Require Ancient Modulation receivers to be installed on all cellphones so they can tune to 640 and 1240 kc in case of invasion by those filthy commies. 🤪 😆

And make sure when driving after dark, to put red gels over your headlights so enemy aircraft can't see you.

 

[ZantennaG1]

in case of invasion by those filthy commies. 🤪 😆

Update from the near future, it's actually happened. Russia invaded Ukraine. The citizens might need those crystal radios after all!