FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug ...
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The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages.
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WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages.
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okay. is EAS he text part, and WEA is what???
EAS vs. WEA ACCESSIBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
EAS – Alerts sent to TV, radio, cable, and satellite services. Longer message content.
WEA – Message sent to a mobile device. Message limited to 90 characters.