Flux on: EAS (Emergency Alert System)

Presented at DEF CON 16 (2008), Aug. 9, 2008, noon (50 minutes)

Discover the great mystery that is the Emergency Alert System. An elaborate way for the President of the United States to have his or her voice heard from every broadcast outlet at the same time. It can also perform other less important rolls such as letting the public know when their lives may be in danger by several natural occurring and man made events.


Presenters:

  • Matt Krick / DCFluX - Chief Engineer, New West Broadcasting Systems, Inc.   as Matt "DCFLuX" Krick
    Matt Krick is Chief Engineer of New West Broadcasting Systems, Inc., Operators of broadcast stations KGMN-FM, KZKE-FM, KYET AM and KKAX-LP. He has worked in the field of broadcasting since 1998, specializing in all aspects of broadcast engineering and video editing.

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