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Greetings from your broadcast friends out on the Desert…
This is BDR Newsletter 897, Volume 18, #12 for October 21, 2026

FORM ONE
Yes, you are tired of the reminders that Form One is due on the ETRS next week. But, to be truthful, it is not just Form One. With the NPT coming next month, your to-do list should involve a closer look at your EAS receiver. The tests using the Alaska and Puerto Rico codes might indicate you need to check your configurations – while never really tested before, the filters and relay instructions for the NPT code might need attention.

While you are at it: Do you have the latest software for your receiver? is you CAP connectivity to IPAWS solid? Are you monitoring the assigned sources and have good audio and levels? And, the password? 15 characters, right?

GETTING CLEAN AUDIO
Speaking of clean, clear audio, sometimes you are at the mercy of the EAS signal coming to you from another station. But you have a lot more control over all other inputs. We hope you did not miss Hank Landsberg’s discussion last week on the right way to get clean audio into your system. A replay is here.

SOME CHANGES AND NEWS FROM DAVICOM
Davicom customers may have heard that the company’s parent, Comlab Telecommunications, has been bought by Nyx Hemera Technologies. Immediately, users might be worried about supply and support. But not only will Nyx Hemera keep Davicom as an operating division, plans are to expand capabilities. This week we have representatives of Davicom – John Ahern, Louis-Charles Cuierrier, and Pierre Longtin – who will join us to talk about their latest products and to answer your questions as to the future.

Join us and find out more: tomorrow (Thursday) 2PM Eastern/11AM Pacific  Or catch us live on the youtube thebdrnet channel. Link invites are always at www.theBDR.net/TLG/

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