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EAS Manufacturers' Upgrade Information
This page was last updated
April 5, 2003
Following the FCC Report and Order (click here to read the story), many broadcast
stations seek information about updating their EAS units to recognize
the new event codes, which took effect at the end of May 2002.
Radio magazine provides this page to help you find the
information you need. This page will be updated as information becomes
available, so check back often.
Burk
Firmware version 1.5 is now available from the Burk website. The new
version includes the added event codes and AMBER alter codes.
www.burk.com
(800) 255-8090
Gorman-Redlich
The company has completed the firmware upgrade, which includes codes
and data for AMBER. Older units will likely need a hardware upgrade,
which will cost about $150.
The firmware upgrade also fixes some forwarding problems with RMT
timeouts.
www.gorman-redlich.com
(740) 593-3150
Hollyanne
To add the new event codes, the EPROM must be replaced. The new
EPROM for model MIP-921 is available now for $150.00. The new EPROM for
all other Hollyanne units will be available later in 2003.
www.eas-hollyanne.com
(888) 4EAS-INFO
MTS
MTS units do not use EPROMS, but firware updates were expected to be
available around March 18, 2002. The software will be available for
download online or can be ordered on diskette.
www.mts-comm.com
(919) 553-2995
Sage
New event codes and location codes can be entered manually with the
Sage DOS program. This program can also be used to save a unit's
settings for later upload. Info on the program is available here:
www.broadcast.harris.com/sage/DOS.html
The Harris website has been updated with new information.
www.broadcast.harris.com/radio/sage
(800) 622-0022
TFT
TFT has a two-chip upgrade that costs $100 plus $10 for shipping and
handling. TFT also offers a 10% discount for prepaid and credit card
orders.
TFT EAS 911 users with firmware version V.77 or earlier that do not
permit the newly enacted 60 minute RMT hold can receive an upgrade at
no charge. Contact TFT and provide the unit's serial number and a valid
shipping address.
One note of caution when the events codes are updated: There were 28
event codes before the update; now there are 49. The event codes for
the RWT and RMT used to be codes 17 and 18 respectively. The RWT and
RMT are now 34 and 33 respectively. Under the new software, event codes
17 and 18 are now for a flood watch and flood warning.
www.tftinc.com
(800) 347-3383
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