[sbe-eas] FCC NPRM on the national test

[Bob Reite]

The only issue that I can see in using the NPT code is that it does not 
ensure the boxes will forward the EAN live.   In fact, I did some bench 
testing a few years back on a Hollyanne HU-961 (sorry I don't recall the 
firmware version), and it did NOT treat the EAN code correctly, it 
stored and forwarded it just like any other code,  and was subject to 
the two minute limit.   This is why the Alaska test was run with a 
"live" EAN code.

Suzanne Goucher wrote:

> Hi folks,

> 

> Starting a new message thread -- The Maine SECC is going to file 

> comments in the national test proceeding, urging the FCC/FEMA to use the 

> NPT, National Periodic Test, code instead of doing "live code" EAN 

> testing. This will avert public confusion, as well as obviating the need 

> to massively pre- notice the American public that "this is only a test" 

> AND to have to send a second "EAT" termination message.  I believe this 

> suggestion is also going to be worked into the NASBA filing.  It's not 

> clear from the FNPRM whether they're contemplating live-code testing or 

> not, but the public is accustomed to hearing RWTs and RMTs, and using 

> NPT would avoid a lot of confusion, IMHO.  I toss it out there in case 

> any of you want to second this idea in your comments.

> 

> 

> 

> 

> Suzanne D. Goucher

> President & CEO

> Maine Association of Broadcasters

> 69 Sewall St., Suite 2

> Augusta, ME 04330

> 207-623-3870

> fax 207-621-0585

> suzanne at mab.org

> 

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