EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM SELF-INSPECTION
CHECKLIST FOR BROADCASTERS

(FCC Rules in parenthesis.)

1.    Y     N EAS Operating Handbook available? (11.15)

2.    Y     N EAS Encoder/Decoder installed and operational? (11.35)

3.    Y     N EAS Decoder tuned to correct stations in accordance
                  with local/state EAS plans? (11.52)

4.    Y     N Encoder timing tones 8-25 seconds in length? (11.32)

5.    Y     N Transmit Tests - Is Required Weekly Test, "RWT",
                  conducted weekly? (11.61)

6.    Y     N Transmit Tests - Is Required Weekly Test , "RWT",
                   logged properly on station log? (11.61)

7.    Y     N Receive Tests - Is Required Weekly Test, "RWT",
                  logged properly on station log? (11.61)

8.    Y     N Transmit Tests - Is Required Monthly Test, "RMT",
                   logged properly on station log? (11.61)

9.   Y    N     Transmit Tests - Was the Required Monthly Test, "RMT",
                      conducted within 15 minutes of reception? (11.61)

10.   Y    N     Receive Tests - Is Required Monthly Test, "RMT",
                      logged properly on station log? (11.61)

11.    Y     N   Does station have a copy of their local and state EAS Plan?

NOTE: Typically, Class D Non-Commercial Educational FM Stations and
LPTV Stations are only required to have EAS Decoders. These stations
are not required to have EAS Encoders. Some exceptions may exist,
see 11.51(e), 73.506 and 74.701(f) for further information.

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