NBA JOINS WITH 49 OTHER STATES
FROM INSIDE RADIO
The FCC has already extended the deadline for broadcasters and cable operators to install new Emergency Alert System equipment that complies with the new Common Alerting Protocol “CAP” standards. But even with the deadline extended to September 30, state broadcast associations say that’s still not enough time.
All 50 state groups, along with the National Association of Broadcasters, National Public Radio and several other trade groups have filed a joint petition seeking at least another six months. The groups point out the FCC still hasn’t decided whether it will conduct its own tests to ensure CAP-compliant EAS gear actually conforms to the new requirements. And the FCC still hasn’t even finalized the changes to its Part 11 EAS rules that will specify exactly what stations will need to buy and how they’ll need to install it. The groups also argue that few, if any, states or emergency agencies are ready to begin transmitting CAP-compliant EAS messages anyway, making the need for CAP-compliant gear at the station level moot. The petition asks the FCC to first complete its EAS revisions, and then start a six month clock ticking by which stations will then be required to meet certain requirements.
NBA BOOKKEEPER RETIRES
Yesterday, LJH Services closed its doors for the very last time. Lois Hlohowskyj, who has been the NBA's bookkeeper for over fifteen years retired. Lois was first brought to the NBA by Pete Bannister, then VP and General Manager of KTNV-TV and longtime NBA board treasurer. During the early years of the association the NBA Budget was constructed line by line as changes and adjustments were made. Lois served under 13 different board chairmen. We cannot say enough good things about this wonderful, kind and generous lady. Lois will be remembered for her commitment to our association, for her strong support and loyalty, and most of all, for her friendship. Lois and her husband Roman (former longtime engineer at KTNV) will now have the time to do what they love most -- cycle hundreds of miles a week, whether in Las Vegas or in Reno.
