Chairman’s Message

JAIME GONZALEZ

Greetings to all SBE Chapter 66 members and non-members alike. Welcome to 2018. For those who may not know me, I am Jaime Gonzalez, C.E. for KNXT-TV Ch49 Fresno/Ch38 Bakersfierld(affiliate of Catholic Television Network).

I am happy to serve as the Chairman for this year. Thank you for electing me as Chairman along with my Co-Chairmen, Ken Preston-welcome back to Fresno Ken!

I am sure for some of you TV folks, that you will be busy with the upcoming FCC Repack. As of this writing, we have until November of this year to get on the new assigned channels. more…

KEN HOLDEN

Last year was a trying time for us all… Most of you trying to keep their assigned transmitters on the air. Some trying to keep studios and automation running smoothly. And me, trying to stay retired with so much cool stuff to do out there… What a challenge!
The SBE Chapter 66 officers, myself, Pat Fennacy, Steve Dresser, and our illustrious editor Dennis Thompson, wish you all a very Happy and prosperous 2018. more…

KEN HOLDEN

We have no “formal” program, as typical for December, but will have a great time of fellowship and robust discussion even without the dog and ponies.  Just  a quick get-together and visit more…

KEN HOLDEN

I know everyone says it, but I’ll say it too, “where has this year gone?”  If you think that life just might slow down a bit when you have (a whole lot) fewer TV projects, I’ve got news for you. more…

KEN HOLDEN

Wow!

Now that summer is gone, with all it’s extreme heat, and the Picnic is but a fond memory, things should calm down to a dull roar. more…

KEN HOLDEN

Spring has sprung! We can expect Summer and HOT weather will soon be upon us. Now would be a good time to clean up our transmitter sites and finish all those “Winter Projects”. more…

KEN HOLDEN

It’s been an interesting and challenging year, especially for the TV guys preparing for the FCC “Re-Pack” program. With shared tower space in many locations, some FM guys may have some more…

KEN HOLDEN

We could not ask for better weather for our annual “Picnic By The Lake” a few weeks ago. Those who attended were rewarded with some of the best weather the Central Sierras can provide. more…

KEN HOLDEN

Our annual picnic marks the beginning of autumn and cooler weather! This has been a record year for heat, so the cool is most welcome. I’m preparing to cook up a mess of tri-tip for our picnic at beautiful Meadow Lakes more…

KEN HOLDEN

This months gathering of the Central Valley SBE tribe will be Thursday the 25th at the Home Town Buffet in Clovis.  Although we have no scheduled presentation this month, more…