Two Emergency Broadcast System Tests

Another one I captured on my DVR, this time during Conan O'Brien. This one happened around maybe 12 or 1 in the morning.

The odd thing about this one is that there are two on the recording, the same test but each are done differently. I'm not sure if the first is from the local TV channel or the cable company, but the second one (red screen with Idea/Onics at the top) definetely is because last time I saw it live, it was on every channel.

From the sound of the guy, it was another "required monthly test".

These didn't happen in succession; I clipped out a minute of commercials after the blue screen one because they are copyrighted material.

If I ever catch another one, I'll be sure to upload it.

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• emergency
• broadcast
• system
• test
• eas
• ebs
• video
• alert

[mpn1990]

The two tests in this video are actually two different ones that ran one after the other for some reason.

Encoded in the first one (blue screen) is "ZCZC-CIV-RMT-042000+0400-2280­501-DURYEA-______"

Encoded in the second one (red screen) is "ZCZC-CIV-RMT-042000+0400-2280­501- 0000000-______"

Google the SAME codes for what they mean. I used SeaTTY to decode 'em.

[jkdomic]

i have a friend that works with sound systems technology. he analyzed this sound at the university and found some really....i mean really creepy stuff!! there is a hidden sound wave in this msg that is "unknown" on the sound wave system we currently have!! no joke!! if you know anyone that has access to check it out see for your self! he is currently experimenting on mice with the particular sound he found, and when he plays it they just stare and dont move till its off !!! weird but true!!!!

[mpn1990]

@jkdomic lol. It's called SAME and the protocol is well-documented. Mice just stare at it because it's a very odd sounding modulation.

[mpn1990]

As demonstrated here, EAS tests are fucked up...and FREQUENTLY too!

Some cable companies often do them 2, 3, even 4 times in a row every night when they're only supposed to do 1...a week.

This is an open letter to anyone in charge of an EAS system: these tests are to be done properly. This is an FCC rule. Improperly done, they pose a risk to public safety; effectively you cry wolf for every test done after the 1 you were supposed to do. Do it right or turn in your broadcasting license.

[videogamelovergirl12]

these are the main reason i sleep with "michael jacksons greatest hits on DVD" on every night!!

[NP0970]

i fuckin hate these things... im sleepin and errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrttttttttttt errrrrrrrrrt errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt errrrrrrrrrrt beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. they fuckin scare the shit out of me. why an't they jus like play rick roll or kiss me through the phone or sumthin

[proggod876]

this always sounds scary!!! I'm in a deathcore band....and on an song it's gonna play this then we do an epicass breakdown to the pattern of the beeping!!!!!  Awsome!!!!!

[TheOntarioguy420]

ebn test would've never happened if Jay Leno was on

[messedrocker]

Duke the Late Night Rescue dog, to rescue you from the Emergency Alert System.

[Articunoboy12]

@ferrariguy1000 i would guess they would literally jump through the roof of the car if it did pop up

[PissyThePissedOff]

Whenever I heard a muffled voice saying it's a test as a child, it always creeped the shit out of me.

[pennyf9]

@mpn1990 I know right? 3 weeks ago, They did a EAS test every day of the week? There is no need for that, more importantly, they scare the shit out of people.

[fastblog]

at 0:00 it sounds like the guy said "The fantastic sh**"

[TwilightKing581]

One of these activated the siren on my NOAA Weather Radio at about 2:30 in the morning one time. It was a freakin' Flood Warning. Maximum-volume siren scared the absolute crap out of me. I thought the house was going to be zapped. Worse? I had school the same day. Man, was I pissed.

[SuperVillaTube]

@BillxMach there r optional and required codes and the test (I think) is optional

[ferrariguy1000]

I would laugh if those people who listen to their music at max volume in the car and suddenly this pops up.