Oregon State EAS scripts and formats

A. Test scripts and formats

 1. RWT

 2. RMT

   a. RMT Format and Script

   b. Optional Test Introductions and Wrap-ups

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1/1/2007                                                                                                                                  17 VIII. Oregon State EAS Scripts and Formats   A.  Test Script and Formats   All Oregon broadcasters, cable operators, and emergency agencies when originating EAS tests shall use the following test scripts and formats.   1.  RWT     EAS encoders will perform RWT’s and RMT’s according to standard EAS protocol once the required information is entered into the device.  The exact procedures for programming a test will vary depending upon the manufacturer of the equipment.  Consult your operations manual for information specific to your encoder and practice the procedure prior to attempting to perform an actual test.   No script is used for the RWT.  The entire test takes 10.5 seconds and must be formatted as follows:   Stop regular programming One-second pause Send EAS header One-second pause Send EAS end-of-message code One-second pause Resume normal programming   2.  RMT   Originators of the Required Monthly Tests shall use the following format.  All other broadcasters and subject cable operators will receive the test in this format   This test must be retransmitted within one hour in the same format.     EAS encoders will perform RWTs and RMTs according to standard EAS protocol once the required information is entered into the device.  The exact procedures for programming a test will vary depending upon the manufacturer of the equipment.  Consult your operations manual for information specific to your encoder and practice the procedure prior to attempting to perform an actual test.     5/15/2002                                                                                                                                18 a. RMT Format and Script   Send the EAS header code  Use the RMT event code.  Use one-hour duration One-second pause Send the two-tone attention signal for 8 seconds Transmit the following suggested test script:     This is a coordinated monthly test of the Emergency Alert System. This test originates from the __(Name of Agency)_____________________ With the cooperation with Emergency Management Agencies, Broadcasters and Cable operators, this system informs you of events that pose an immediate threat to your life health or property. If this had been an actual emergency requiring immediate action or evacuation, official messages would follow the alert tone. This test will conclude in five seconds.   One-second pause Send EAS end-of-message code   This test will take about 60 seconds.  Please record the alert text to insure that the entire test will take no longer than 60 seconds.   b. Optional Emergency Messages.   Emergency managers on the Local and State level, and the weather service may use optional  test scripts to inform the public of specific actions during specific emergencies. These are most useful when the tests are run during prime time broadcasting hours and target a specific event. Examples such as tsunami warnings, fire dangers, and amber alerts can have crafted scripts thus using the time of the Monthly Test to further educate the public of the EAS system and how to respond during these specific emergencies. It is at the discretion of the originator and local and state committees to use optional scripts. They should always include a sentence explaining that this is a test of the emergency alert system.

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