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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…

DENNIS THOMPSON

The spectacle of NAB is just a few weeks away.  The newsletter includes a schedule specific to SBE events with links when possible. Check it out as there might some items of interest you’ll want to fit into your schedule between Saturday and Thursday.  more…

Dennis Thompson

Our January meeting at Luna’s Restaurant in Clovis provided a great time for those who attended-and there were many of you. For those who were not able to stop by, here are the results of the SBE66 officer elections.

January Pizza Bash at Luna’s Restaurant
(foreground left) Chuck Crowder & Gary Temple-KGPE/KSEE (foreground right) Sherdi Sabra-KVPT

Ken Holden was re-elected as Chairman, Pat Fennacy was re-elected as Vice Chairman, and Steve Dresser will continue with the duties of Secretary/Treasurer.

Dennis Thompson

I hope your 2016 has begun on a positive note. Currently my note is  B♯. That’s always been a hard one to hit for me. more…

Dennis Thompson

Greetings. The meeting on Wednesday December 16th is the last Central Valley SBE gathering for this year. I hope you can attend this lunch meeting in the banquet room at the more…

Dennis Thompson

The weather cooperated, the turn-out was good, and the food was great for last months SBE picnic at Meadow Lakes. Thanks to all who came early and stayed late to help coordinate, set-up and clean up.  more…

Dennis Thompson

Is it safe to breathe? Yes, but not too deeply. As of this writing the Rough fire, which has burned more than 141,000 acres over the last six weeks, is now 67 percent contained. more…

Dennis Thompson

It goes without saying, but I’m saying it anyway, It’s fire season, so keep those hilltop transmitter facilities as clean and clear as possible. more…

Dennis Thompson

We’ll be taking a short break in the meeting schedule for the month of July. No gathering this month, but look for the SBE 66 gang to return in August (Thursday the 27th-TBA) and of course, more…

Dennis Thompson

The FCC has released a public notice that sets a July 9 deadline for all auction-eligible TV stations to file information on technical facilities. They have also released  more…