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CEA Standards Committee Reviewing Performance Specifications for Public Alert ReceiversARLINGTON, Va. --(Business Wire)-- The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA)® Audio Systems Committee today announced it will revise ANSI/CEA-2009-A: Receiver Performance Specification for Public Alert Receivers to address changing technology. The standard defines minimum performance criteria for consumer electronics products designed to receive all hazard alert signals broadcast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Weather Radio Network. "CEA is pleased to facilitate the update to CEA-2009-A, the standard that is the basis for all Public Alert Radios, thousands of which are used in public schools and relied upon by consumers for early warning of impending hazards," said Brian Markwalter, vice president of CEA's Technology and Standards. "The beginning of hurricane season reminds us that NOAA weather radio provides our nation with a reliable hazard warning system." The current standard has been used by the consumer electronics industry to produce NOAA Weather Radio receivers that have a minimum feature set and meet minimum performance criteria. Products that comply with ANSI/CEA-2009-A are eligible to carry CEA's "Public Alert" logo, which helps consumers identify products that have the features and performance levels specified in ANSI/CEA-2009-A. Participation in CEA standards activities is open to companies and organizations with direct and material interest. CEA membership is not required to participate. For more information about, or to join, the Audio Systems Committee or its working groups, please contact Leslie King at [email protected]. CEA leads technology manufacturers in fostering CE industry growth by developing industry standards and technical specifications that enable new products to come to market and encourage interoperability with existing devices. CEA maintains an unmatched reputation as a credible and flexible standards making body and has earned ANSI accreditation. Through more than 70 committees, subcommittees, and working groups, the CEA Technology and Standards program provides a unique and efficient forum where technical professionals throughout the industry develop a unified technology roadmap and address technical issues critical to CE industry growth. Are you part of the process? For information about CEA Technology and Standards, visit www.CE.org/standards. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org. UPCOMING EVENTS CONNECTIONSTM: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase June 2-4, 2009, Santa Clara, CA CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference Program June 10-11, 2009, New York, NY 13th Annual CEO Summit June 17-20, 2009, Dana Point, CA SINOCES 2009 July 9-12, Qingdao, China 2009 CEA Industry Forum October 18-21, 2009, Phoenix, AZ 2009 i-stage October 19, 2009, Phoenix, AZ Digital Hollywood Fall October 19-22, 2009, Los Angeles, CA CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY November 10, 2009, New York, NY Future of Television East November 18-19, 2009, New York, NY 2010 International CES January 7-10, 2010, Las Vegas, NV |
