SBE National Stories

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This webinar will review the most common violations committed by broadcasters, categorize them into groups and discuss how to prevent them.

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A 12 page overview of the incentive auction process was posted by the FCC in The FCC Daily Business, on January 16, 2013. The report is an FCC staff summary. This may be of value to those members who have interest in the TV spectrum auction. more…

The Society of Broadcast Engineers has arranged a discount for members of the SBE on registration for the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 6-11. If you or your employer is not a member of the NAB, you can register for the conference Smart Pass or Flex Pass at $100 off the non-NAB member rate.  Members of the SBE can also register for a free Exhibits-Only pass.
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IP Networking, part 2 – Routing and Switching

This is the second webinar in a series that aids in the self-study for the SBE Certified Broadcast Networking Engineer (CBNE™) certification exam. The webinar will cover how Unicast and Multicast are implemented in IP Networking, when to route and when to switch, and implementing QoS for audio and video applications. Content will be focused primarily on the broadcast plant. The live webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 4, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET. more…

SBE Operator Digital Handbooks

The Society of Broadcast Engineers has published handbooks for radio and television operators for more than 15 years and now they are available in digital format. The SBE Television Operators Certification Handbook and the SBE Certification Handbook for Radio Operators  can now be purchased through Amazon.com  and BarnesAndNoble.com.

This Wednesday the SBE will hold its 48th National Meeting in Denver, Colorado. If you can’t be there in person, you can watch the one-hour membership meeting via the Internet. more…