[sbe-eas] Interesting inquiry on our station website

[Ken Evans]

I would not reply.  I have had a GM who got the request and replied that with we follow all FCC EAS rules, tests are sent of random days and times.  She got a request for an EAS Log.   I said no.

First the person does not identify themself.  Second the request does not explain why it is needed.  So, their setup is suspicious from the start.

Replying to them, or sending them a log is, "Not a good idea."

Why not?  Sending out one would be very bad.  It could breach all EAS security that you have.  So do not do it.


The people we are required to provide EAS information to will be sure to identify themselves and state why they want to see the report.

Remember, the FCC requires us to maintain EAS security.






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Subject: Re: [sbe-eas] Interesting inquiry on our station website

If you’re inclined to reply simply say you follow the rules put forth by the FCC and leave it at that.

They’re likely fishing

Have a good day

Mike Murrell
Director of Engineering TAB
Chairman SECC TN.
865-603-1778

On May 29, 2024, at 11:55 AM, Jerod Getz <Jerod.Getz at vtntv.com> wrote:



We had a question submitted on our station website from a Christopher Downing cdowning371 at gmail.com<mailto:cdowning371 at gmail.com> asking if we have a schedule for weekly tests of the emergency alert system. Our IT manager traced them to Michigan and we are located in Arkansas. Our Manager says it smells fishy and is not inclined to send any information. Anyone else see strange requests like this?



Jerod Getz

Assistant Chief Engineer, MCO Supervisor

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