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Chairman’s Message – September 2014

September 10, 2014
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

I was told that after retirement every day would be like a Saturday. Well. . . So far every day has been like a dreaded Monday! more…

Chairman’s Message – July 2014

July 20, 2014
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

I don’t think I  am exaggerating when I say that the mantra of broadcast engineers today appears to be, LESS is MORE.  Our corporate suits and bean counters have calculated that more…

Chairman’s Message – June 2014

June 21, 2014
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

Notice how the days are getting shorter now?  Saturday (6-21) was the longest day and the rest for this year are all shorter.  Don’t worry though, there are plenty of long hot days left more…

Chairman’s Message — May 2014

May 23, 2014
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

Summer will soon be speeding into our wonderful valley.  I thought it arrived early last week, but things have cooled off a bit. more…

Chairman’s Message – April 2014

April 20, 2014
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

This year’s NAB Convention is now history.  I was there with 98,000+ close friends (shoulder-to-shoulder) to see all the new goodies, as well as visit my favorite vendors to give them more…

Chairman’s Message – February 2014

February 20, 2014
By

Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

For our first regular meeting of 2014, we have a real treat for y’all.  Hosting the meeting at HTB in Clovis is John Pichitino, Technology Evangelist for Ensemble Designs. more…

Chairman’s Message – January 2014

January 19, 2014
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

I know it seems like I say this a lot but, It really is that time of the year again!  That is…Time for the Big Chapter 66 Pizza Blast and annual chapter election or, speaking from personal experience, railroad event. more…

Chairman’s Message – December 2013

December 17, 2013
By

Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

This month’s meeting is a little early due to the Christmas holiday season. At the moment. I’m on a “use-it or lose-it” vacation until mid-January, so my regular routine is a bit out of kilter. more…

Chairman’s Message – November 2013

November 16, 2013
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

WOW!  This is the longest Indian Summer I can remember.  We usually have some snow at our higher transmitter sites by now, but not this year.  I’ve been able to take advantage of more…

Chairman’s Message – October 2013

October 24, 2013
By
Ken Holden, SBC 66 Chairman

Ken Holden, SBE 66 Chairman

We could not ask for better weather for our annual “Picnic By The Lake” a few weeks ago. All that attended were rewarded with some of the best weather the Central Sierras can provide.

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