DENVER—Broadcasters discovered several glitches during the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, including Denver’s KMGH-TV whose audio was knocked out for about two hours.
KMGH-TV reports ( ) that station engineers had to rebuild computer programs following the test at noon Wednesday. Other stations across the country, as well as some networks didn’t run the test because of glitches.
KMGH-TV cable subscribers heard the test, while those receiving the signal via antennas did not.
KMGH-TV Vice-President and General Manager of KMGH-TV Byron Grandy says the test help identify issues that need correcting. The station recently passed state initiated tests.
FEMA, the FCC and NOAA tested the system to ensure that it can be activated by the president to provide information during emergencies.
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Information from: KMGH-TV,
