Gorman-Redlich EAS-1 Manual instruction

GORMAN REDLICH
257 West Union St.
Athens, Ohio 45701
AX: 740-592-3898
Ph: 740-593-3150
EAS-1/EAS-1CG Setup and Operation
Manual
Table of Contents
Section I: EAS-1/CG Description..............................................................................................................2
Section II: Setting up the EAS-1/EAS-1CG.............................................................................................8
Section III: Setting up the EAS-1/EAS-1CG............................................................................................9
Section IV: EAS-1/EAS-1CG Operating Disp ay...................................................................................10
Section V: EAS-1/EAS-1CG Keypad Options........................................................................................13
Section VI: Sending an A ert...................................................................................................................19
Section VII: EAS-1/CG On-Screen Uti ity Menu...................................................................................21
Section VIII: Using the EAS-1/CG Uti ity Menu...................................................................................23
Section IX: Cab e Setup..........................................................................................................................35
System Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................38
SYSTEM TESTS................................................................................................................................41
Setup in the Cab e SSC Mode.............................................................................................................42
SETUP SSC SYSTEM........................................................................................................................42
SYSTEM TESTS................................................................................................................................45
Section X: Station Setup in the EAS-1/EAS-1CG..................................................................................46
1. Operator Password..........................................................................................................................46
2. Technician Password.......................................................................................................................47
3. Ca Letter Entry..............................................................................................................................48
4. State Primary Se ection...................................................................................................................49
5. Station Time Zone Se ection...........................................................................................................50
6. Day ight Time Se ection..................................................................................................................50
7. Originator Code Se ection...............................................................................................................51
8. State and County Se ection..............................................................................................................51
Section XI: EAS-1/EAS-1CG DTMF Te ephone Interface....................................................................58

Section I: EAS-1/CG Description
EAS-1/CG Encoder Specifications
Access Control: Access to the encoder to generate an alert is protected against
unauthorized personnel generating false alerts by requiring a four-digit access code which
must be entered from the front panel keypad or optional telephone interface. The four-digit
code is not required if the encoder is being programmed through the DB9 S232 PC port or
when a valid incoming alert is being manually forwarded.
Audio Storage: The encoder has the capability of inserting an up to two-minute audio portion
of the alert message by using a microphone or playing back up to two minutes of audio stored
in the internal digital audio storage unit, as well as recording and replaying another up to one-
minute audio message that is normally used for a "tune-to" message. With the inclusion of the
optional telephone interface, the audio portion of the two-minute alert message can be stored
in the encoder from a remote location using a telephone or similar device with a DTMF
telephone keypad. The keypad can be used to play back the stored audio messages for
editing prior to forwarding a complete, full-blown EAS civil emergency message. The DB9
S232 PC port can be used to compose a data message using a 1200 baud rate. Audio may
be recorded either through input 6, which also will accept an amplified studio microphone, or
through the front-panel speaker.
Audio Outputs: The encoder has an adjustable balanced audio output on the rear of the unit,
in one of the terminal plugs, which is 600 ohms @ +8 dbm max. The DB9 PC port is a two-
way data port which can be used as a data output port ( S 232, 1200 baud). The front panel
keypad is used to adjust the internal digital pots which set the output level of each of the four
frequencies used to generate the FSK header and dual-tone attention signal.
Header Infor ation: When the encoder originates a message, the date, hour and minute
that are derived from the internal clock are encoded in the burst of FSK as well as the
identification of the originating entity.
Other Features: The programming data and stored audio messages are non-volatile and
unaffected by power interruption. The front-panel 4-line, 40-character display lets the operator
know what the encoder and decoder are doing at all times. The display reports sending or
receiving FSK, attention signal, voice message and EOM. The front-panel speaker
simultaneously presents the same audio and if the unit is installed in a room where radio
traffic is generated, a microphone switch can be wired in through the rear terminal block to
mute the speaker on the EAS while the microphone is being used in the radio room.
igure I.1: Attention Tone Specifications
CC Specification EAS-1/CG Specification
Temperature Range 0oC to 50oC up to 95% RH -10oC to +60oC up to 95% RH
Tone Frequencies 853 Hz +/- 0.5 Hz 853 Hz +/- 0.1 Hz

960 Hz +/- 0.5 Hz 960 Hz +/- 0.1 Hz
Tota Harmonic
Distortion
Not to exceed 5% at encoder output
termina
Exceeds specifications by at east 10
dbm each tone, over temp range -10oC
to +60oC
Minimum Output
Leve
+8 dbm into 600 ohms, each audio
tone
+8 dbm into 600 ohms, each audio
tone
Dua Tone Length Adjustab e, from 8 sec. to 25 sec. Adjustab e, from 8 sec. to 25 sec.
Attention Tone
Indicator
Visua or aura indicator of attention
signa activation
Visua and aura indication of
attention signa activation
Supp y Vo tage
Variation
Must comp y with above specification
for 85% to 115% of ine vo tage
Comp ies with above specification for
85% to 115% of ine vo tage
Operation in High
RF Fie d
Must comp y with the specification
for operation in an RF fie d of an AM,
FM and TV broadcast frequency.
Comp ies with the specification for
operation in an RF fie d of an AM,
FM and TV broadcast frequency
FSK Tone
Specifications
-40 dB over temperature range of 0o C
to +50o C
A frequency components outside the
200 to 4000 Hz band exceed -40 dB
with respect to output eve s of mark
and space frequency and over
temperature range of -10o C - +60o C
Gor an-Redlich EAS-1/CG Decoder Specifications
Audio Inputs: The EAS-1/CG decoder section provides six audio inputs which greatly
exceeds the FCC specification of two audio inputs from EAS monitoring assignments. It also
has a DB9 S232 data input port which operates at 1200 baud.
Message Handling: The unit compares the three bursts of FSK and must have the same
data at each position in the header in two out of the three bursts of FSK to have a valid
header. If this condition is met, the unit then checks to see if the incoming message is a
duplicate of one already received, or if the message was originated by the receiving unit.
Duplicate messages are printed out but cannot be forwarded. If neither of these two
conditions are met, it next checks to see if the incoming message has expired. If the incoming
message is still within its valid time period, the unit checks to see if the event is one of the
required or preselected event codes. If this condition is satisfied, the decoder next checks to
see if there is one of the programmed counties in the incoming header. If all of these
conditions are met, the audio (up to two minutes in length) will be stored and this message
can be forwarded.
Header Storage: The EAS-1/CG can currently store twenty preselected event and originator
coded combinations, exceeding the FCC's required ten, in addition to the four mandatory
code combinations of tests and national activations. Firmware has been completed and is

being tested to expand the preselected table and to permit additional event codes to the be
entered (in the current test version, all 32 available header codes may be programmed and
stored). The header codes of the last ten received valid messages are stored for comparison
with the incoming valid header codes of later messages.
Inco ing Messages: Valid EAS header codes that are received are converted to a text
message and displayed on the 4-line, 40-character, LED backlit display. The audio message
portion of an alert is heard on the front panel speaker. The EAS-1/CG also monitors each of
the audio inputs and presents a visual indication of whether or not the audio is present on
each channel. Program data is preserved in case of loss of power.
Other Features: The decoder has a DB9 S232 1200-Baud data port where received
messages are available for logging. The front panel keypad can be used to monitor each
decoder audio input using a built-in front-panel speaker. Decoder programming is protected
from unauthorized adjustments by the requirement that four-digit code be entered on the front
panel keypad.
The decoder will automatically reset after two minutes if the originator of the incoming
message fails to send the EOM. Only the EAN event code can override this feature. When the
EAN code is received, it will automatically override any other incoming code.
igure I.2: Decoder Attention Tone Specifications
CC Specification EAS-1/CG Specification
Operating Temperatures 0oC to +50oC, up to 95% RH -10oC to +60oC, up to 95% RH
Decoder Frequency Response +/- 5.0 Hz bandwidth
853 Hz & 960 Hz
+/- 1.5 Hz. bandwidth
853 Hz & 960 Hz
Reset on Message Comp etion Manua y or automatica y mute
receiver
Automatically mutes receiver
Other Specifications
Syste Access Through the Front Panel
Display Screen: 4-line, 40-character LED backlit display, displaying the following information:
•Number of audio inputs being scanned
•From which inputs active audio is being received
•Date: month/day/year
•Time: hour/minute/second/time zone
•Firmware version (20.2 most current)
•Notification if an active message is stored
•Length of any audio recorded for an active message
•Operational mode: TV/CG, Cable SSC, Cable, Manual, or Automatic
•During incoming message: The display sequentially presents messages indicating
incoming header FSK, incoming attention tone (ATT), incoming audio, and incoming

EOM FSK.
•During outgoing (originated or forwarded) message: The display sequentially presents
messages indicating outgoing header FSK, outgoing attention tone (ATT), outgoing
audio, and outgoing EOM FSK.
Keypad: FI- and ESD-protected, shielded, 20-key flat keypad
•Embedded numeric keypad as additional function for included keys
•Gives full operational capability from the front panel
•Allows setting of levels for tone modulation, input audio levels, panel speaker audio
level, attention tone duration, and other variables.
Speaker plays:
•Incoming FSK, attention signal (ATT), audio message, and EOM tone.
•Outgoing FSK, attention signal (ATT), audio message, and EOM tone.
•Audio input of selected station being monitored, if desired.
•Audio stored in the digital storage chips, if desired.
External device capability
•Direct connection for driving a scrolling signboard (DB9 S232).
•Direct connection for driving a character generator (DB9 S232).
•Modem connection (DB9 S232).
•Terminals for an external circuit to mute speaker.
•Terminals for an external momentary contact closure to send WT.
•Terminals for an external momentary contact closure to send MT.
•Terminals for an external momentary contact closure to send EOM.
•Terminals for an external momentary contact closure to forward received header.
•Terminals that provide a continuous contact closure during the transmission of an alert.
•Six audio inputs, enabling six-channel scanning. Many stations use at least three
inputs, for primary, secondary, and NOAA NWS.
•One of the audio inputs is configured for an optional external audio input from a studio
microphone to store the two-minute audio.
•An additional BNC monaural output for aural monitoring in a remote location of the
outgoing alert.
•Printer port for logging (parallel printer port).
•PC serial port for logging and programming (DB9 S232).
•Optional telephone jack for telephone control (requires installation of optional internal
DTMF telephone interface board) .
EAS-1/CG Rear Panel Description
The rear panel of the EAS-1/CG has an array of ports of various types. On the top, from the
right, are four S232 ports:
•COM3: Modem (male S232/DB9)
•COM2: Sign Board (male S232/DB9)
•COM1: Spare (female S232/DB9)
•COMPC: P.C. Port (female S232/DB9)

EAS-1/CG Rear Panel Terminals
1-12 Audio In-Monitors 1-6
Six pairs of audio inputs are each coup ed to the decoder by 600 ohm to
600 ohm iso ation transformers. These six audio sources are scanned
for EAS a ert messages.
13-14 Audio Out 600 Ohm
Se ection
Ba anced 600 ohm continuous audio output from an operator se ected
monitor input channe #1 - #6.
15-16 Audio Out 8 Ohm
Se ection
Ba anced 8 ohm continuous audio output from an operator se ected
monitor input channe #1 - #6. This wi be the same audio as on 13-14.
17-18 Audio Out 600 Ohm
A ert
Ba anced 600 ohm audio output from the channe carrying the a ert
message. This output is gated on when the a ert takes p ace.
19-22 *Contro OutA ert
Two contact c osure outputs can be used to signa remote contro
equipment, automation equipment or to activate a remote be or amp.
If one of the contact c osures goes to automation, do not put any other
circuits on this set of contacts. This re ay energizes for 1 second when
an incoming message EOM is comp eted.
23-24 Conso e Muting These termina s a ow conso e muting of the pane speaker when the
unit is insta ed in an on-air room
25-32 Audio IN/OUT -
Program A/B
Eight termina s for ba anced 600 ohm stereo program audio ines. Via
these inputs and outputs, the encoder interrupts the program audio to
insert the a ert message.
33-34*Contro Out - Send
A ert
Contact c osure which can comp ete the circuit for an externa re ay coi
for a coaxia re ay during the time the encoder is sending an a ert
signa . This wi a ow a ow impedance (600 ohm) coaxia a ert feed
direct y into a transmitter exciter circuit, thus bypassing a audio
processing. It can a so be used to energize an externa re ay to interrupt
the program audio on an AM transmitter.
35-36*Contro Out - EAS
Comp ete
One-second contact c osure output to signa automation equipment that
the EAS interruption is comp eted.
37-38 Contro In - De ete
Audio
Momentary contact c osure input for de eting the 853/960 attention
signa and the audio message portion of a received a ert message. The
encoder wi send on y the FSK (frequency shift keying) header and
EOM (end of message) portions. The momentary contact c osure wou d
be supp ied by remote switch or remote contro equipment contacts.
This function on y works in Broadcast mode, and is not app icab e to
TV/CG mode.
39-40 Contro In - Send A ert Momentary contact c osure input to te encoder to send a stored a ert
message now.
41-42 Contro In - Manua
Momentary contact c osure input to switch the encoder from automatic
to manua contro . You must wait for a 5 second de ay, if you want to
togg e back and forth.
43-44 Contro In - EOM Momentary contact c osure input to remote y send EOM FSK (end of
message).
45-46 Contro In - RWT Momentary contact c osure input to remote y send RWT (required

week y test; FSK header code and EOM)
47-48 Contro In - RMT Momentary contact c osure input to remote y send RMT (required
month y test; FSK header and dua tones)
49-50 Data In/Out - RS485 Seria data option for future remote contro equipment.
51-52 Spare termina s Can be used to supp y battery backup power to the unit.
•Use low voltage DC circuit on these contacts with a back biased diode to kill any
inductive kick from the external circuit.

Section II: Setting up the EAS-1/EAS-1CG
1. When installing the unit in the rack, be sure to ground it well. We recommend
grounding it to the rack from one of the rear grounding screws, and then grounding the
rack.
2. We strongly recommend placing the EAS-1/CG on an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS). The printer and the receivers used to monitor the National Weather Service
and/or broadcast stations should also be plugged into this.
3. When installing the printer, be sure to use an IEEE shielded parallel printer cable. Also,
we strongly recommend finding a used dot-matrix printer with a normal-width capacity.
In our experience, these work better than laser or inkjet printers.
4. Input audio should always be connected to the lower-numbered input channels
(terminals 1-12). However, if there is an input from the National Weather Service, it
should be connected to input channel 3 (terminals 5-6). Studio microphones should be
routed to input 6 (terminals 11-12), and must go through an amplifier.
5. Once the audio inputs are connected, it's essential to set the input levels. Instructions
for doing this are to be found in Section VIII, item 3.
6. Once the program audio lines are looped through the unit, it's essential to set the
modulation, using the outgoing program line. The 853 and 960 tones should be set at
forty percent, while the 1560 and 2083 tones should be set at eighty percent.
Instructions for doing this are to be found in Section VIII, item 2.
7. A sign board in the "on-air" studio is a good idea if the EAS-II equipment is installed in
another room. Warning messages will be scrolled in ED, watches in YELLOW, and
required tests in G EEN. If you are using a sign board, Utility Menu option 11 should
say "TOGGLE SIGN OFF " and if you are not using a sign board, it should say
"TOGGLE SIGN ON." Pressing changes this from one to the other.
8. When the unit operates in any mode other than MANUAL, incoming header codes
targeted for one of the counties in the listening area trigger two sets of relay contacts.
These close for one second upon completion of the three bursts of FSK EOM
(terminals 19 & 20 and 21 & 22). This contact closure can be used to turn on a bell or
light, or signal remote control or automation equipment. Some locations operate in
manual twenty-four hours and do not interface with automation, but would like to have
a contact closure under the above circumstances to call attention to the incoming
message. If Utility Menu option 12 reads "TOGGLE ALERT OFF," the contacts will
close in manual, also.
9. If the station is an LP1 or and LP2, the required monthly test that you originate should
have a valid time period of one hour. All other stations that originate an MT should
use a valid time period of 15 minutes.
10.Be sure to go through the other sections of this manual, especially Section VIII: Using
the EAS-1/CG Utility Menu. We strongly recommend going through this section, step
by step, to better familiarize yourself with the system. If you need to change any
programming for your location, then be sure to read Section X: Station Setup.

Section III: Setting up the EAS-1/EAS-1CG
NOTE: The DOS EAS Setup software has been replaced by a new Windows compatible
setup program. Check the Gorman edlich website for the instruction manual for the new
software version (PDF reader required).

Section IV: EAS-1/EAS-1CG Operating
Display
igure IV.1
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready
TV/CG
On the first line of the display shown in Figure IV.1, the number just to the right of SCAN: is
the total number of inputs that are being scanned (here, 3 inputs), looking for the FSK
preamble signal, AB AB. The digits to the right of ACTIVE: show which input channels are
actively receiving broadcast signals. For example, if the source of audio connected to the third
input momentarily is lost (possibly just a long pause in programming), the digit 3 will
disappear, and the top line will only read SCAN:3ACTIVE:12. as shown below in Figure IV.2:
igure IV.2
SCAN:3ACTIVE:12 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready
TV/CG
The first two figures show the display with the TV/CG message in the lower right-hand corner,
which is the normal operating mode for the EAS-1/CG. However, the unit can operate in other
modes. When the unit is in regular ("PSC") Cable ode, the front screen will show it as
follows:
igure IV.3
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready
Ca le
When the unit is in Cable SSC ("Small-System Cable") mode, the front screen will look as
shown below:
igure IV.4

SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready
Ca le SSC
When none of these three modes is turned on, then the screen will look like one of the two
following examples, which are both referred to as Broadcast ode:
igure IV.5
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready
Automatic
or
igure IV.6
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready
Manual
Automatic operation means that the EAS-1/CG will automatically forward incoming messages
as specified by the programming. This is an option in broadcast mode, and required when in
Cable, Cable SSC, or TV/CG mode. In Broadcast mode, the unit may also be switched to
Manual, where all messages must be forwarded by the operator by pressing the red <SEND
STO ED ALE T> key before the message valid time expires. To toggle between Manual and
Automatic when in Broadcast mode, press the <6> key on the keypad, which is also the
<MANUAL/AUTOMATIC> key. Whenever this key is pressed in Broadcast mode, the change
either way will be logged with a time stamp, including seconds.
NOTE: When performing many keypad operations, the time clock displayed in the upper
right-hand corner will free e until the operation is complete. No other keypad operation may
be performed until the clock is again running. Wait until you see the seconds counting up
again before initiating any new keypad actions.
The above screens are also the normal screens shown when the printer is properly connected
for logging, when the unit is logged to the PC port, or when no logging is chosen. There are
only four printer states possible as shown on the display. The second is when the EAS-1/CG
is logged to the printer, and the printer is connected but is not operating properly. Then a
screen will be shown as below, with the PRINTER UNKNOWN ERROR message. This
message is also reported if the printer is offline for any reason.

igure IV.7
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready * PRINTER UNKNOWN ERROR*
Automatic
The third mode is PRINTER NOT CONNECTED, which occurs when P INTE is not
selected for logging (menu item 7), or when P INTE is selected but no cable is connected,
or when there is no functioning data connection between the EAS-1/CG and the printer for
some other reason.
igure IV.8
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready * PRINTER NOT CONNECTED*
Automatic
And the fourth mode is PRINTER OUT OF PAPER, which is self-explanatory:
igure IV.9
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Ready * PRINTER OUT OF PAPER*
Automatic

Section V: EAS-1/EAS-1CG Keypad
Options
The EAS-1/EAS-1CG keypad layout is as follows:
igure V.1: EAS-1/EAS-1CG Keypad Layout
RWT
1
ABC
RMT
2
DE
EOM
3
GHI
SEND
STORED
ALERT
SEND
COMPOSED
HEADER
UNCTION
4
JKL
DELETE
AUDIO
5
MNO
MANUAL
AUTO
6
PQR
COMPOSE
HEADER
DISPLAY
COMPOSED
HEADER
MENU
7
STU
SELECT
INPUT
8
VWX
RECORD
SPEECH
9
YZ/
PLAY-
BACK
SPEECH
DISPLAY
RECEIVED
HEADER
CLEAR
EXIT
0
-[]
ENTER
Each of these keys has one or more secondary functions, which are described in the following
sections:
First Row
The top (first) row is colored red, and contains the keys for sending EAS messages. From left
to right, these are:
<RWT>: Send equired Weekly Test: Just press this key once and a complete weekly test is
automatically generated.
<RMT>: Send equired Monthly Test: Pressing this key generates the three FSK header
bursts, followed by the attention tone, and then opens the channel for audio output, either
from a microphone or previously recorded. When the audio message is finished, EOM must
be pressed to complete the test.
<EOM>: Send End of Message: When the EOM key is pushed, three bursts of FSK for EOM
are transmitted.
<SEND STORED ALERT>: Forward a received alert: Pressing the key once forwards the
complete stored message.

<SEND COMPOSED HEADER>: Originate an alert: This key, when pressed, acts like the
< MT> key but sends the composed header rather than MT. After the three FSK bursts and
the attention tone, the unit again outputs audio, either from a studio mike or pre-recorded.
Again, when the audio message is finished, EOM must be pressed to complete the test. See
<COMPOSE HEADE >, below, for this procedure.
In broadcast mode, the operator password must be entered in order to use <RMT> and
<SEND COMPOSED HEADER> from the keypad. If a remote momentary switch in the
control room is used, the password is not required. In cable mode, the password is also
required for <RWT>.
Second Row
<FUNCTION>: This key is used during keypad programming functions.
<DELETE AUDIO>: This option enables you to send an alert without the pre-recorded audio,
by sending it either without any audio or by sending it with audio generated in your own
studio. This function only works in Broadcast mode, and is not applicable to TV/CG mode.
<MANUAL/AUTOMATIC>: This key toggles between Manual and Automatic operation when
in Broadcast mode. This is shown in the lower right-hand corner of the display. If the unit is in
normal cable mode, then the screen reads Cable and the unit is in automatic mode. If the unit
is in SSC mode, then the screen reads Cable SSC and the unit is in automatic. If the unit is in
TV/CG mode, then the screen reads TV/CG and the unit is in automatic.
<COMPOSE HEADER>: This allows the operator to prepare an alert for transmission or to
practice with message origination. This alert will be an originated alert, as opposed to a
forwarded alert. When this key is pressed, the list of available headers appears on the
display.
<DISPLAY COMPOSED HEADER>: This allows the operator to check the message that was
prepared for origination. By using the <\/>, the complete message can be edited and any
necessary corrections can be made prior to transmission. This entire message should also
appear on the printed log when sent.
Third Row
<MENU>: This key requires the technician password for entry to the Utility Menu, and is
described in the next section.
<SELECT INPUT>: This key selects the audio from one of the input channels and routes this
audio to the balanced 600-ohm selected AUDIO OUT (terminals 13 & 14), as well as the 8-
ohm selected audio out (terminals 15 & 16). This selected audio will also be heard on the
front panel speaker.
<RECORD SPEECH>: This is for recording a voice message in the two-minute digital audio
storage chips. Pressing this key automatically erases the audio currently in the two-minute
audio storage.
<PLAY-BACK SPEECH>: This plays back the last recorded voice message.
<DISPLAY RECEIVED HEADER>: This allows the operator to check a received message
before forwarding it. By using the <\/>, the whole received header can be read and its urgency
gauged. This entire message should also have appeared on the printed log as it appears on

the display.
Fourth Row
The bottom-row keys are used only in conjunction with other operations, and do not
themselves initiate any operations.
<CLEAR>: This key is only used in a few instances, and will be prompted for when
applicable.
<EXIT>: This key is always used for backing out of menu items and selections, reversing the
selection process. It also has a few other uses for which the unit provides a prompt.
<\/>: (Down Arrow) This is shown on the keypad as a heavy black arrow, pointing down. Both
this and the </\> are used for both scrolling up/down or forward/backward through lists for
selecting items, and also used to increase/decrease the digital pots that control certain
programmed levels.
</\>: (Up Arrow) This is shown on the keypad as a heavy black arrow, pointing up. See <\/>,
above.
<ENTER>: The use of this key is similar to the corresponding key on the computer keyboard.
Additional Details on Above Functions
Entering passwords: A number of functions require entering a password. When this is so,
you'll see this screen:
igure V.3
--- ENTER 4 DIGIT PASSWORD ---
As you enter the password, black squares appear on the screen to represent the numbers. If
entered incorrectly, you reach this screen:
igure V.4
The password just entered is incorrect.
Please re-enter the password correctly.
PRESS EXIT to EXIT
<Delete Audio>: When you select this key, the following screen will appear:
igure V.5
Select How Deleted Audio to e Sent
1 - Send without audio & attention tones
2 - Speak from console & send manual EOM
EXIT - Exit without deleting audio
This function only works in Broadcast mode, and is not applicable to TV/CG mode. If you

select <1>, you will send only the FSK Header and EOM tones. If you select <2>, you will
send the FSK Header and the ATT tone, followed by a prompt on the display for you to feed
through your audio message from the studio microphone,, after which you must press <EOM>
to end the message.
<Co pose Header>: When this is selected, this screen first comes up:
igure V.6
--- SELECT EVENT CODE ---
1 TORNADO WATCH
2 TORNADO WARNING
3 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
This initial screen shows only the first three event codes. Using the <\/> to scroll down will
bring up the rest of the approved event codes on the screen. Press <ENTER> when on the
desired event, which will cause an arrowhead (>) to appear next to the selected event, then
<EXIT>. You will come to a county selection screen, of which this is an example:
igure V.7
Athens OH Fairfield OH
Hocking OH Morgan OH
Perry OH Entire State OH
If you have more counties than will fit on one screen, simply use the <\/> to scroll down, and
press <ENTER> when on the desired county selection(s). An arrowhead (>) will appear next
to the selected counties. Then, pressing <EXIT>, you reach this screen:
igure V.8
--- SELECT VALID TIME, ENTER, EXIT ---
>0:15 0:30 0:45 1:00 1:30
2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00
4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00
This is set to a default of fifteen minutes. If you wish to change it, use the arrows, then
<ENTER>. When you <EXIT>, you are ready to send the composed header.
<Display Co posed Header>: This key displays the latest composed header; use the <\/>
to scroll to the bottom of the message. This function enables the operator to see if editing of
the header code is necessary prior to its sending:
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****** EAS ALERT SENT BY EAS-1/CG ******
SENT 4/18/2000 9:54:58 EDT
A BROADCAST STATION

HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WARNING
FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
Athens OH
UNTIL 10:09 EDT
JULIAN DATE: 109 TIME: 9:54 EDT
ORIGINATING STATION: WOUB/FM
RECORDED VOICE MSG 0.0 Seconds
<Select Input>: This is used to monitor audio inputs through the front panel speaker. By
using the <\/> to move the cursor and pressing the <ENTER> key, the audio on each input
can be monitored on the EAS-1/CG front panel speaker. It uses this screen:
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--- SELECT CHANNEL MENU ---
ENTER TO SELECT, EXIT TO EXIT
>CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CH5 CH6
<Record Speech>: This allows direct recording of speech into the two-minute digital audio
storage chips from the channel six input, which may either be a remote audio input or a
locally-generated studio mic (through an amplifier), or directly from the front panel, using the
front panel speaker as a microphone. You will see this screen:
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SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Recording Voice Message
TV/CG
To stop recording, press <EXIT>.
<Play-Back Speech>: When playing back, this screen appears:
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SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Playing Recorded Voice Message
TV/CG
Pressing <EXIT> at any time aborts the playback without dumping the stored audio.
<Display Received Header>: This is similar to the display composed header, but shows the

latest message received by your unit, and a typical display is as follows:
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**** EAS ALERT RECEIVED BY EAS-1/CG ****
CH# 3 RECEIVED 4/18/2000 9:54:58 EDT
A BROADCAST STATION
HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WARNING
FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
Athens OH
UNTIL 10:09 EDT
JULIAN DATE: 109 TIME: 9:54 EDT
ORIGINATING STATION: WOUB/FM
RECORDED VOICE MSG 12.5 Seconds
ALERT MESSAGE STORED
Again, use the <\/> to scroll down through the message. Note that the last line states ALERT
MESSAGE STORED. If the alert message was not stored, you'll see one of these two
messages:
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NOT STORED - DUPLICATE HEADER
or:
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NOT STORED - NOT PRESELECTED HEADER
The first indicates that the same message was received twice, so that the second time it was
not stored. This happens when all parameters match: the same header, counties, valid time,
and time stamp for origination (in the above example, it's 9:54). The second indicates that the
event is not listed in the preselected event table or that none of the counties programmed into
the unit for the viewing area are included in the header of the incoming message. This also
appears if the incoming message was an WT, but your unit is set not to forward it.

Section VI: Sending an Alert
Originating an Alert
To originate an emergency message or test from your station, start by pressing the
<COMPOSE HEADER> key on the keypad. Press the <\/> or </\> arrow to move the cursor
down or up. Press the <\/> continuously to scroll through the events. Only four appear on
each screen, but as you scroll down, you'll go through progressive screens until you've seen
all the events. When the cursor is adjacent to the event code that you want in the header,
press <ENTER> and an arrowhead (>) will appear next to your selection. Press <EXIT> to
continue.
You now will see the preselected counties in your listening area. Press the<\/> or </\> arrow to
move the cursor down or up. Press the <\/> continuously to scroll through the counties. Press
<ENTER> to select each county desired for the alert; you may select any number of the
counties listed. When each is selected, an arrowhead (>) will come on next to that county. If
you wish to de-select a county, press <ENTER> again. Press the <EXIT> key to continue.
The next display will be the valid time for the event in the header code. Press the <\/> or
</\>arrow to move the cursor down or up between the different valid time selections. After
arriving at the time interval you want, press <ENTER>, and an arrowhead will appear. Press
<EXIT> again to continue.
The display will now have returned to the normal operating mode. The encoder is now ready
to send the FSK header code. Before sending the composed header, you might want to edit
the message you have created. If you press the <DISPLAY COMPOSED HEADER> key and
press the <\/>, you can read the message you're about to send. Press <EXIT> again to return
to normal operating mode.
If you go to the console and through a momentary remote contact closure you can duplicate
the "send composed header" key on the front panel keypad. Press the send composed
header key and you send the FSK header and the two tone attention signal. Upon completion
of the attention signal, give the audio emergency message from the console microphone.
Upon completion of the emergency message send the end of message by pressing the
<EOM> key. If you forget to send the EOM message, the EAS-1 will automatically send the
EOM after two minutes.
If you want to send the composed header from the keypad when you press the send
composed header key the display will ask you for the 4-digit code. We will ask on the order
form what 4-digit code you would want to use. The printout of the setup information will show
you what the 4-digit code is when the unit arrives. When you press the key for the last digit of
the 4-digit code the FSK code and the two-tone attention signal will be transmitted. You must
give the audio message from the console microphone and then send the EOM.
Forwarding an Alert
If you unit is set to TV/CG or Cable SSC, all alerts will automatically forward immediately. This
section applies ONLY if the unit is being operated in Broadcast mode.
If in Broadcast Manual mode, then all alerts must be manually sent if you wish to forward

them. In Broadcast Auto atic mode, they will be sent according to the priority set for them,
but you may send them manually any time within the priority time period. In fact, this is why
the priority time period exists: for you to select an appropriate time to send the alert manually
to minimize program interruption. The message forwards automatically at the end of the
priority time ONLY if you have not already manually sent it. Of course, if the event is set to
Send Now, then it will automatically forward as soon as it comes in.
Manual forwarding is very easy: Just press the <SEND STORED ALERT> key on the top row
of the keypad. Any active message in the buffer will be automatically sent, with no need for a
password.
If a received message will not forward when you do this, it's due to one of the following
reasons:
•The valid time has expired
•It's a weekly test, and your unit is set to not forward weekly tests
•Your clock has the wrong time or date
•None of the preselected counties for the event in your unit match any of the counties in
the alert.