EASAlert
SECTION II. Features & Specifications
1. Features & Benefits
ComTekk EASAlert makes use of the computer sound card and software DSP (Digital Signal Processing) techniques to listen for the SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signals sent over NOAA Weather Radio, Television or AM/FM radio broadcasts. The data is decoded and presented in a readable plain-text format. EASAlert users are instantly alerted by audio/visual signals on the computer, as well as email and text message (SMS).
Key Features & Benefits:
- No hardware required other than a PC and receiver (scanner/monitor, TV, or FM radio)
- Alerts only on programmed codes - all others ignored
- Audio/visual alarm on computer
- Notifications automatically emailed to any email address or cell phone
- Events logged for later reference
- Voice audio recording
- Uses existing email account to send messages
- Automatic re-broadcast over ham radio or other service
- Built-in log viewer to easily view/replay alert messages
- Broadcast station EAS Compliance verification
Additional Features:
- Programmable event types and FIPS codes
- USA and Canada systems supported
- VU meter for easy setup
- Event logging includes date, time, audio and header (SAME message)
- Audio recording to WAV file
- Send text in long or short format (optimized for SMS), customizable
For detailed operating instructions, proceed to Using EASAlert section.
2. Specifications
NOTE: These specifications apply only to the ComTekk EASAlert software. Hardware specifications will vary between different computers and sound devices.
| Decoder Frequency Response : | 400 ~ 3,000 Hz |
| Input Sampling Rate : | 11.025 KHz, 16-bits |
Baud rate : |
520 bps |
| Supported codes : | FIPS (USA) |
| Log file format : | Comma Separated Values (CSV text) |
| Audio Recording Format : | Uncompressed WAVE (.WAV) |
| Audio recording time : | 30 - 300 Seconds, adjustable |
| Message sending method : | SMTP, SSL |
Disclaimer:
The author makes no warranties or guarantees of performance or suitability for any particular purpose, and assumes no liability whatsoever for the use or misuse of any software products. This product is not intended for use as a primary means of notification.