Random Noise

Notes from the editor.

Random Noise — May 2014

May 22, 2014
By
Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Sorry I’m a bit slow here, I’m still trying to untangle myself from the net neutrality net. more…

Random Noise – April 2014

April 19, 2014
By
Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

I hope that some of you who were able to make the 2014 NAB will be at this months meeting to share the latest ‘gotta haves‘ with those of us who weren’t there.  Our meeting presentation at the Clovis HomeTown Buffet will include two gentlemen who were at the Las Vegas bash, more…

Random Noise – March 2014

March 11, 2014
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Beginning this month and concluding on May 31st, is the SBE’s annual Membership Drive.  Now is the time to find the individuals that you work and do business with who can benefit from being a SBE Member. more…

Random Noise – February 2014

February 19, 2014
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

So much for the old saying about “being glued” to the TV set.  Some studies are showing that about half of Americans are watching other devices while they watch TV. more…

Random Noise – January 2014

January 13, 2014
By
Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Well the second reincarnation of KJEO/KGPE is now history.  The CBS affiliate has moved from the First Street facility to the new location on McKinley Ave. more…

Random Noise – December 2013

December 16, 2013
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

The Twenty-Thirteen broadcasting roller coaster ride is rounding the final turn and heading for the last surprise drop through the water pit.  I’m going to try and not get wet (again).  more…

Random Noise – November 2013

November 15, 2013
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

TRIVIA!  Quick, what was the first ever audio trademark to be accepted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?  ANSWER:  more…

Random Noise – October 2013

October 23, 2013
By
Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

If your looking for an SBE recertification credit, catch the Live Stream of the National SBE Annual Meeting.  Get more information  HERE.

I’m not sure if it was the weather, which was great, but we had one of the bigger turnouts for the Meadow Lakes BBQ this year. more…

Random Noise – September 2013

September 7, 2013
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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

Thanks to Ellis Terry (Nautel) and Tom Driggers (RF Specialties) for a great informational presentation at the August meeting.  2013 has been a good year for our monthly meeting presentations, I hope that you have been able to attend a few. more…

Random Noise – August 2013

August 17, 2013
By
Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

It occurred to me, while looking around the room full of hungry engineers at our last meeting—a good one it was thanks to Brian Walker of Sennheiser, that a lot of us have been in this business a long time. more…