Help us document DRM encryption of emergency alerts. On November 17, 2026, at 2:20 p.m. EST, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will undergo a nationwide test.
Silicondust recently filed comments with the FCC asking it to remind broadcasters of their obligation to carry EAS messages on all program streams without access barriers. We further requested that broadcasters remove the access barriers associated with Digital Rights Management (DRM) encryption before the nationwide test.
Our filing identifies 187 stations carrying DRM-encrypted services. With your help, we will document reception results, including whether receiving systems can access those services and present the EAS audio and visual message.
You can add your name to the report we will file with the FCC after the nationwide EAS concludes on November 17, 2026. Providing your name is optional. Names included in the filing will become part of the public record.