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Gorman-Redlich Manufacturing Co.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)
Q: I keep hearing about the Common Alerting Protocol(CAP). What is it?
Q: Do I have to implement CAP?
Q: Can Gorman-Redlich help me stay compliant with CAP?
Q: Is Gorman-Redlich CAP equipment certified?
Q: Is the Gorman-Redlich CAP-DEC1 a stand-alone unit?
Q: With which equipment is Gorman-Redlich CAP equipment compatible?

GR Equipment and Company Information
Q: Is Gorman-Redlich equipment FCC certified for use in broadcasting environments?
Q: What is the FCC ID of the Gorman-Redlich equipment?
Q: Where can I find a complete list of Gorman-Redlich products?
Q: Where can I purchase Gorman-Redlich equipment?
Q: How much does Gorman-Redlich equipment cost?
Q: Which methods of payment do you accept?
Q: How can I see Gorman-Redlich equipment in person?
Q: How can I get in touch with Gorman-Redlich Manufacturing Company?
Q: Can I hear test audio samples?
Q: How do I configure my Gorman-Redlich alerting equipment?

Equipment Use and Troubleshooting
Q: There are two dark bars across my unit's display screen. What is wrong with it?
Q: I received my Gorman-Redlich EAS-1 unit. What do I do now?
Q: How can I change the settings in my EAS-1 unit?
Q: Which EAS units are compatible with the Windows EASSetup software?
Q: I have downloaded the EASSetup software but I can't extract the files. Why not?



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Q: I keep hearing about the Common Alerting Protocol(CAP). What is it?
A: CAP is an XML-based data format for exchanging public warnings and emergencies between alerting technologies which allows a warning message to be consistently disseminated simultaneously over many warning systems to many applications. CAP increases warning effectiveness and simplifies the task of activating a warning for responsible officials.
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Q: Do I have to implement CAP?
A: If you are an EAS participant, yes. In May 2007, the FCC mandated that all EAS participants be able to receive alerts in CAP format within 180 days of the September 30, 2010, CAP adoption by FEMA. That deadline has been extended to 1 year from the adoption date.
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Q: Can Gorman-Redlich help me stay compliant with CAP?
A: Yes! Gorman-Redlich will initially be offering a standalone CAP-to-EAS Decoder system for use with existing EAS units. In the future, we plan to offer an integrated system that combines CAP-to-EAS conversion and EAS encoder/decoder capabilities.
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Q: Is Gorman-Redlich CAP equipment certified?
A: Currently, the only testing program for CAP equipment is the FEMA IPAWS Conformity Assessment Program (ICAP). The Gorman-Redlich CAP-DEC1 CAP-to-EAS decoder has undergone and passed the ICAP testing procedures and is listed in the FEMA Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) along with its Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
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Q: Is the Gorman-Redlich CAP-DEC1 a stand-alone unit?
A: The Gorman-Redlich CAP-DEC1 CAP-to-EAS decoder is classified as an "intermediary device" and must be used in conjunction with certified EAS equipment such as the Gorman-Redlich EAS1 product line. For more information, please see the Understanding CAP Converters article
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Q: With which equipment is Gorman-Redlich CAP equipment compatible?
A: The Gorman-Redlich CAP-DEC1 CAP-to-EAS decoder has two modes of operation:

The RS232 mode of operation is compatible with the Gorman-Redlich EAS1 line of EAS encoder-decoders and allows more rapid transmission of alerts between the CAP-DEC1 and the EAS unit, along with more detailed information.

In the AFSK mode of operation, the CAP-DEC1 emits bursts of SAME encoded AFSK data tones. These data tones may be input into any certified EAS encoder-decoder that is capable of consuming FSK data tones.
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Q: Is Gorman-Redlich equipment FCC certified for use in broadcasting environments?
A: Yes. Gorman-Redlich is one of ten FCC certified vendors of EAS encoder/decoder units and one of only four FCC certified vendors of EAS decoder only units.
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Q: What is the FCC ID of the Gorman-Redlich equipment?
A: Both the EAS-1 encoder/decoder units and the EAS-1 decoder only units have an FCC ID of MVZEAS1.
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Q: Where can I find a complete list of Gorman-Redlich products?
A: Our product page shows the full line of Gorman-Redlich offerings.
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Q: Where can I purchase Gorman-Redlich equipment?
A: You can purchase directly through us or through one of our numerous online vendors. Contact us for details.
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Q: How much does Gorman-Redlich equipment cost?
A: Current prices are available on the product pricelist.
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Q: Which methods of payment do you accept?
A: We accept payment by check, money order, PayPal and major credit cards.
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Q: How can I see Gorman-Redlich equipment in person?
A: We generally have representives at major industry trade shows and conferences. Visit our shows page to see where we will be next.
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Q: How can I get in touch with Gorman-Redlich Manufacturing Company?
A: Our contact information is on the contact page.
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Q: Can I hear test audio samples?
A: Yes. Test audio samples are available in MP3 format on the download page.
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Q: How do I configure my Gorman-Redlich alerting equipment?
A: Gorman-Redlich EAS and Weather Radio equipment is configured using GR Setup software that is available on the downloads page. Note that there are two versions of the setup software: a DOS-based software for units with firmware v9.1 and earlier and a Windows XP/Vista/7 compatible version for units with firmware v9.2 and above.
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Q: There are two dark bars across my unit's display screen. What is wrong with it?
A: In most cases this is caused by a damaged power supply. Contact us for support.
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Q: I received my Gorman-Redlich EAS-1 unit. What do I do now?
A: Plug it in! If you purchased your Gorman-Redlich unit directly from us and filled out the programming form it will already be programmed with your station's information in it. If changes need to be made to your unit's settings, you may either download the EASSetup software or use the front panel keypad. See the EAS-1 instruction sheet and manual for more information.
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Q: How can I change the settings in my EAS-1 unit?
A: Most settings may be entered/changed via the front panel keypad. For details, see the EAS-1 manual. Settings may also be changed via the EASSetup software. For details, see software documentation.
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Q: Which EAS units are compatible with the Windows EASSetup software?
A: EAS-1 units with firmware version 9.2 and above are compatible with the Windows setup software. Most firmware versions prior to 9.2 are compatible with the DOS setup software. Revision C boards will likely require hardware modification. Please contact us for details.
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Q: I have downloaded the EASSetup software but I can't extract the files. Why not?
A: The setup software is in password-protected zip files intended for use by current customers only. Contact us for details.
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