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Random Noise – March 2013

March 19, 2013
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

The spectrum real estate wars continue.  The Wireless Association, CTIA has requested to the FCC that spectrum from the recently reallocated broadcast auxiliary service (BAS) be reclaimed for commercial use.  more…

Random Noise – January 2013

January 13, 2013
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Most of you probably already know that the SBE 66 community lost one of its long-time engineers when Randy Stover passed away on December 27th.  Randy had been the radio frequency coordinator for the Central Valley more…

Random Noise – December 2012

December 7, 2012
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Many thanks to Joe Falcone, Doug Mullin, and JVC  for a fine meeting last month.  This months meeting is a non hosted event at the HomeTown Buffet.  Please pay as you enter, and grab a chair in the back banquet room.  Bring any ideas you may have for the Chapter in 2013.  We certainly have had an exciting year with many informative presentations.  more…

SBE66 November Meeting-Thursday November 29, 2012

November 27, 2012
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–Hosted Lunch–

Presentation and Demo of New JVC Cameras and LCD Monitors

 
Joe Falcone Joseph Falcone
                    District Sales Manager/Professional Video Products
 
Doug Mullin                                                  
Regional Sales Engineer/Digital Division
 

PowerPoint  presentation and demonstration of New JVC cameras and LCD’s.  Hands-on demo of the new JVC GY-HM600 series of cameras that will fit News and Production requirements.  Information on  how the camera can use Wi-Fi to transmit video files to any location.  The cameras can shoot in many formats and can be set up for editing to get around the Log and Transfer requirements of today.  Also, an up-close look at LCD monitors.  Multiple use, 24”, 21”, 17”, 9”, 7” and 5” LCD’s will be shown.

 

HomeTown Buffet  CLOVIS  12:00PM  Lunch Presentation

–Meet in the back banquet room–

Random Noise – October 2012

October 20, 2012
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

As expected, this years Meadow Lakes picnic was a blast.  Thanks to all those who brought tasty food and drink, plus a special thanks to our Chairman Ken Holden for once again toiling over the hot coals preparing the tri-tip.  I’ve included a few photos of the event shot by Jim Erbe (W6NIF). more…

Random Noise — September 2012

September 15, 2012
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Back from the big tower in the fog, what a great trip!  You can catch a few of the photographic hi-lights here. more…

Random Noise — August, 2012

August 18, 2012
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

No doubt most of you have already reserved your spot on the upcoming bus trip to tour the famous SUTRO tower in San Francisco.  If not, there is still seating available. more…

Random Noise — July, 2012

July 20, 2012
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

 

Some last minute changes are causing us to reschedule this months program on Thursday, but we’ll still be hanging out in the Banquet room at the Clovis HomeTown Buffet at noon (July 26th) so please join us. more…

Random Noise — June 2012

June 24, 2012
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Yes it really is June (heck, almost July) and yes it’s really 2012.  You know what they say about time when you’re having fun.

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Random Noise –May 2012

May 5, 2012
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

I was recently in Southern California for a bowling tournament and I’m always amazed by the number of hilltop antenna sites I see while driving the freeways.  No matter where you go, it seems there’s a lot of RF beaming around out there.  more…