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Broadcasters, Sage Urge FCC To Keep Software EAS Voluntary

Software could soon replace the EAS box at radio stations, but broadcasters want the FCC to move carefully. The NAB, state broadcasters associations, and Sage Alerting Systems each asked the Commission to keep software EAS voluntary and to phase in changes.

Radio Ink·October 1, 2026· 501 reads·Source: Radio Ink

Broadcasters, Sage Urge FCC To Keep Software EAS Voluntary

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