DENNIS THOMPSON
Thanks to some winter weather, the likes of which we haven’t experienced for a few years, most everyone now knows how well their back-up generators/VSWR alarms/etc. are working (or not). more…
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DENNIS THOMPSON
Thanks to some winter weather, the likes of which we haven’t experienced for a few years, most everyone now knows how well their back-up generators/VSWR alarms/etc. are working (or not). more…
Dennis Thompson
Our last official 2016 gathering of the Central Valley Chapter 66 SBE group will be Thursday December 29th. Join us at the new Mitsui Buffet location in Clovis for the lunch meeting which begins at noon. more…
DENNIS THOMPSON
Pre-Meeting Musings:
There are over 32,000 licensed broadcast stations in the U.S. more…
DENNIS THOMPSON
I really thought I was immune to all the negative vibes being radiated about from the upcoming election. I must have thought wrong. more…
DENNIS THOMPSON
A reminder that the Annual SBE66 picnic/BBQ/Potluck is just a day away. I hope you’ll be able to attend this event on Saturday September 17th at the Meadow Lakes picnic area. Friends and family members are welcome more…
Dennis Thompson
Most, if not all of you have registered in the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS). All stations are required to log into this new system and complete the initial ETRS form, known as Form One, by Friday August, 26th more…
Dennis Thompson
Thanks to Pete Barth, who at our June Meeting, took us back to the days before CAT5 cables and solid state devices invaded our studios, transmitters and control rooms. more…
Dennis Thompson
The best way to stay cool during these hot summer Central Valley days is to hang out where there’s plenty of cold drinks and ice cream. I know just the place where you can do that, which I’ll tell you about in a moment. more…
Dennis Thompson
California’s turn for the IPAWS/EAS regional test is coming up in June. The (revised) date for this voluntary test is June 15th at 1:20 p.m. PDT. DHS-FEMA will be conducting a series of webinars to disseminate information on EAS device configurations for the National Periodic Test (NPT) event code used for the test. Webinar times and dates are included in this Newsletter. more…
Dennis Thompson
I’m very sorry to report that John Lockhart has passed away. He was a great supporter of SBE66 activities, respected by all, and long-time broadcast engineer here in the Central Valley. Feel free to share any comments and memories on the link at the SBEE66 web page HERE:
Thanks to some unwanted computer updates this usually tardy Newsletter is later than usual but still in time to remind you all about the April meeting of the SBE66 Central Valley group on Thursday the 28th at the Clovis HomeTown Buffet. It’s our usual noontime lunch in the back banquet room. Pay as you enter and we’ll see you there. more…
