[prisoner6]

It's a national Emergency Alert System test and it has been done at least once before, possible twice.

In any case I run a monthly test on three of the radio stations I work at. They aren't shut down at all. They are used to relay the message.

While I'm no fan of the EAS, there should be a system in place to relay national emergencies. My problem with the EAS is that it doesn't work as it should. When we had operators on duty at stations the test was supposed to be run by the operator and logged. Now many stations don't have anyone on duty overnight and some even during the day. Because of that EAS is trying to automate the system. That is what the test is about.

I understand the concern however many of the same people worrying about this test would probably also be upset if we didn't relay local, state or national emergency data.

IMO the people making a fuss about this - well intention-ed as they may be - are doing more damage than good.

[nuconvert]

Since you seem to be familiar with this, why isn’t it done at night as EBH suggested?

[Yosemitest]

"it has been done at least once before, possible twice."

I don't recall the TV stations being shut down before, but if you say so.... Do you have the dates it was done?

Make no mistake, this is Obama's threat to the people, especially after the November 8th elections this year.
And right after an asteroid near miss, it's designed to "SPOOK The People".

Gee, I wonder if the asteroid's trail meteor showers will be green in color?
You know Obama likes green, hehehe.