EAS EAS Testing Procedures 2

Question 1

How long is a Required Weekly Test (RWT) transmission typically?

Accepted Answer

Under 2 minutes including header tones and EOM

Answer

RWTs include the SAME header, a brief period (often silent), and the EOM signal, typically completing in well under 2 minutes.

Question 2

Which government agency is responsible for initiating the national Required Monthly Test via IPAWS?

Accepted Answer

FEMA

Answer

FEMA is responsible for originating national EAS tests, including the Required Monthly Test, through the IPAWS infrastructure.

Question 3

What is the EAS event code used for a Nationwide EAS Test conducted by FEMA?

Accepted Answer

NPT

Answer

NPT (National Periodic Test) is the event code used for FEMA's nationwide EAS tests that occur periodically to test the entire national system.

Question 4

What information must be included in an EAS Participant's log for each Required Weekly Test?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, and whether the test was sent, received, or missed

Answer

EAS logs must record the date, time, and the status of each test (conducted, received, or missed) along with reasons for any failures.

Question 5

Can an EAS Participant delay a Required Monthly Test to avoid preempting breaking news?

Accepted Answer

No — RMTs must be relayed within 60 minutes regardless of programming

Answer

FCC rules do not allow delay of Required Monthly Tests; participants must relay them within 60 minutes of receipt regardless of current programming.

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