[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 47, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 47CFR11.47]

[Page 734]
 
                       TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
 
              CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
 
PART 11_EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS)--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart C_Organization
 
Sec. 11.47  Optional use of other communications methods and systems.

    (a) Broadcast stations may additionally transmit EAS messages 
through other communications means than the main audio channel. For 
example, on a voluntary basis, FM stations may use subcarriers to 
transmit the EAS codes including 57 kHz using the RBDS standard produced 
by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and television stations 
may use subsidiary communications services.
    (b) Other technologies and public service providers, such as DBS, 
low earth orbiting satellites, etc., that wish to participate in the EAS 
may contact the FCC's Office of Homeland Security, Enforcement Bureau, 
or their State Emergency Communications Committee for information and 
guidance.

[60 FR 56000, Nov. 6, 1995, as amended at 65 FR 21658, Apr. 24, 2000; 69 
FR 30234, May 27, 2004]