Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide
Manage a Digital Emergency Alert System
Introduction
This section provides a brief overview of a digital EAS and how our DNCS helps
operators comply with the FCC EAS mandate.
operators comply with the FCC EAS mandate.
Overview of the Digital Emergency Alert System
Warning: Only the FCC, National Weather Service, and local weather authorities are authorized to
broadcast Emergency Alert Messages (EAMs). As a system operator, you can test the Emergency
Alert System (EAS). However, you cannot generate an EAM yourself. In addition, do not modify any
of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) settings in the DNCS unless you are specifically instructed to
do so by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Weather Service, local weather
authority, or us. Otherwise, you could cause the EAS to perform improperly or not at all.
broadcast Emergency Alert Messages (EAMs). As a system operator, you can test the Emergency
Alert System (EAS). However, you cannot generate an EAM yourself. In addition, do not modify any
of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) settings in the DNCS unless you are specifically instructed to
do so by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Weather Service, local weather
authority, or us. Otherwise, you could cause the EAS to perform improperly or not at all.
The following topics provide a brief overview of a digital EAS and how our DNCS helps service providers comply
with this FCC mandate:
with this FCC mandate:
Control System (RCS).
describes how the digital EAS functions on the DNCS in the central site of
an RCS.
of an RCS.
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