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Tower Tune-Up! Have You Had One Lately ?

February 16, 2013
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Tower maintenance is not totally unlike car
maintenance, although you do not take it to the
shop – in effect the shop comes to the tower.
Just like those regular 5000 mile oil changes and
periodic inspections, there are regular things
that must be done to a tower to ensure its continues
to perform. more…

Affordable Education and Networking Coming to Sacramento on February 23

February 13, 2013
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SBE Ennes Workshop

What are Ennes Workshops?

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M2 Amateur Radio Expo Saturday March 16, 2013

February 6, 2013
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Bring your swap tables and your appetites, it’s time for the 15th annual M2 Open House and Bar-B-Q.  All are welcome, and it’s FREE to attend!

M2 15th Annual Open HouseThe M2 Amateur Radio EXPO will be here Saturday March 16, starting at 8AM.  With activities for prospective hams, new hams and even not-so-new hams, Amateur Radio EXPO shows off what an EXCITING hobby this is for everyone!  more…

SBE Regulatory Update

January 13, 2013
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A 12 page overview of the incentive auction process was posted by the FCC in The FCC Daily Business, on January 16, 2013. The report is an FCC staff summary. This may be of value to those members who have interest in the TV spectrum auction. more…

Thinking of NAB . . . SBE Members Can Get Registration Discounts

January 11, 2013
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The Society of Broadcast Engineers has arranged a discount for members of the SBE on registration for the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 6-11. If you or your employer is not a member of the NAB, you can register for the conference Smart Pass or Flex Pass at $100 off the non-NAB member rate.  Members of the SBE can also register for a free Exhibits-Only pass.
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Remembering Randy Stover

January 11, 2013
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Randy Stover, SBE 66 Frequency Coordinator and contract engineer for many Valley radio stations passed away on December 27, 2012.

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FCC Website: “Learn Everything About Reverse Auctions Now” (LEARN)

January 10, 2013
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched a new website promoting its planned spectrum incentive auction.

The website is part of the FCC’s Learn Everything About Reverse-Auctions Now, or “LEARN” outreach program. The site was billed as “a one-stop information resource for incentive auction stakeholders, particularly the nation’s broadcasters”.

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SBE 66 December Meeting — Thursday December 27th 12:00PM

December 15, 2012
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HomeTown Buffet  -CLOVIS-

SHAW  at  PEACH

    

        

LUNCH  Meeting

Back Banquet Room  (Pay as you enter)

Chairman’s Message – December 2012

December 10, 2012
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Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

I hope you all had a very merry Christmas and Santa was good to you-unless you were naughty this year.  I know our household was very busy with visiting family and friends as well as keeping the grand kids busy and out of grandmas cookie dough. more…

Broadcast Activity Report

December 9, 2012
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STEVE DRESSER

 

 

Central Valley FCC Applications and Actions

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