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Meadow Lakes BBQ/Picnic and Transmitter Tour

September 9, 2013
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Saturday September 21, 2013  12:00pm – 3:00pm

Meadow Lakes Picnic Area

                  

Where’s the Beef ?

Although this question has been asked many times before, the answer has always been less than satisfactory–until NOW!

Just ask these two guys:  

 Yes, our own Ken Holden and Pat Fennacy not only know where the beef is, but how to cook it, slice it and serve it. One might wonder how two guys so busy cooking themselves with RF could find time to master the deep-pit BBQ technique.  According to Pat, “I’ve spent so much time handing out baloney, that Tri-Tip seemed like a natural.” Good answer Pat!

Now we finally have the answer to where the beef really is. Find it for yourself by taking the short drive up to the  Meadow Lakes picnic area Saturday, September 21st. Remember, this is an SBE66 family-and-friends event, so you better not be the only one in the buggy on the drive up the hill.  As always, SBE will provide the Tri-Tip BBQ and refreshments, but there’s more. That’s where you come in. This is a pot-luck event.  Attendees whose last names end in A-K should bring salads and/or side dishes.  Names ending in L-Z should bring dessert items.  It’s OK to break the rules if you have a special dessert or side dish you want to bring.  Ice for the drinks is always welcome.  The festivities officially start at noon, but help setting up the tables is always appreciated if you can arrive earlier.  We’ll also figure out how to throw in an official SBE66 meeting (short) somewhere along the way.

After you can eat and drink no more,  join the caravan  for a quick tour of your favorite Central Valley Broadcast transmitter facilities.  That, my friends, is no baloney!

See you at Meadow Lakes, Saturday September 21, at Noon.  Don’t miss it!

Do You Have an Expired Certification?

September 6, 2013
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. . . Did it expire between January 1999 and January 2012 ?

If so, you qualify to have your certification re-instated through the Jubilee Project.  more…

Upcoming FREE Webinar for SBE Members

September 5, 2013
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AM Rules Change

The FCC has recently released a Report & Order detailing some rule changes that are very beneficial to AM radio stations, particularly those that employ directional arrays. more…

TIS Modifications Could Harm AM Signals

September 5, 2013
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SBE submits comments on FCC-proposed rule change

The SBE has submitted comments in response to the FCC’s Further Notice Of Proposed Rule making in PS Docket 109-19, which addresses modifications to the Part 90 rules regarding Traveler’s Information Stations (TIS). more…

SBE Exam Schedule 2013

September 1, 2013
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The SBE Certification Committee has established the following exam dates. Choose the exam period that is best for you.

 

Exam Schedule

Exam Dates Location Application Deadline
November 1-11, 2013 Local Chapters C L O S E D
February 7-17, 2014 Local Chapters December 31, 2013
April 8, 2014 exams held duringthe NAB Convention March 31, 2014
June 6-16, 2014 Local Chapters April 11, 2014
August 8-18, 2014 Local Chapters June 6, 2014
November 7-17, 2014 Local Chapters October 6, 2014

When you are ready to take an SBE exam, please fill out the appropriate application and send it into the SBE National office (see address below). You will be notified once your application has been approved. Approximately 3 weeks before the exam time, your local certification chairman will receive a list of applicants in his/her area. He/she will then contact those applicants to schedule a date, time and place for the exams. The exams will be mailed back to the National office for grading. The pass/fail grades will then be mailed directly to the applicants.

You may mail, email or fax your applications to:

Megan E. Clappe

Certification Director

9102 N. Meridian St. Suite 150

Indianapolis, IN 46260

(317) 846-9120 Fax

mclappe@sbe.org

Click here for more information about SBE Certification.

August 29, 2013
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August 1, 2013    Sennheiser Lunch Presentation-Brian Walker  Clovis Hometown Buffet

Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE) Are You Ready?

August 28, 2013
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The “Professional” level is the culmination of your long career in the industry. Give it a shot! more…

August Meeting: August 29, 2013 12:00PM

August 19, 2013
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RF SPECIALTIES / NAUTEL

–HOSTED LUNCH PRESENTATION–

CLOVIS HOMETOWN BUFFET

Thomas Driggers, RF Specialties of California, Inc.   &  Ellis Terry, Nautel West Region Sales Manager

                            

    Ellis Terry

Ellis Terry has been doing RF sales in the West Region of the US since
1998. Prior to joining Nautel, Ellis worked at Harris and BE (Broadcast
Electronics) in the same capacity.
Ellis also has an engineering background of 30 plus years having worked
as staff engineer, Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering in Chicago,
Washington DC, Houston, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco
markets.
Ellis was also SBE certified as a Broadcast Technologist and is a graduate
of DeVry Institute, and holds a MBA from Chadwick University.
 

Tom Driggers

Tom Driggers provides broadcast engineering services and web design services.  In addition, he handles equipment sales with RF Specialties of California, in the Central California region, and RF Specialties of Washington, Inc. in the Pacific Northwest region.  Tom’s 35 years of experience in radio and television, began when he entered the broadcast industry at age 13.  From small to major markets, Tom has designed, built and maintained everything from studios to high power transmitter facilities.  He has complete end-to-end knowledge and experience in all functions of a broadcast facility, including building construction and modification, computer/IT, audio, video, RF, preventative maintenance, procedure, documentation and FCC law compliance. Tom has also owned and operated radio stations
 
–Your chance to meet Ellis Terry and Tom Driggers is, Thursday August 29th, at the HomeTown Buffet in Clovis.  This hosted lunch presentation from RF Specialties and Nautel is the August meeting for Central Valley SBE chapter 66.  Meet in the back Banquet room.

National SBE Board Election Continues Through August 27

August 18, 2013
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The annual election of officers and six of twelve directors of the SBE national board of directors continues through August 27. If you have yet to cast your vote, watch for the SBE election reminder email from Intelliscan on Thursday, August 22 containing the unique link to your ballot.

2 GHz Update

August 15, 2013
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By Chris Imlay, SBE General Counsel

For those SBE members whose work involves television ENG, you need to read this, right now. There are ongoing, fast-moving negotiations among SBE, NAB, the Department of Defense, and NTIA that will likely have a profound effect on broadcasters’ use of the 2 GHz BAS band in the very near future. more…