SBE124 Monthly Lunch Meeting Notice
When:
Tuesday, June 13th, Noon
Where:
Buffalo Gap Saloon Eatery (upstairs)
6835 SW Macadam (at California)
Portland
503-244-7111
What:
FCC DTV Repack and ATSC3 Considerations – Single Frequency Networks (SFN)
The now concluded FCC DTV Channel auction and subsequent repack channel assignments put into play a multi-year plan/project to rechannel approximately 1000 full power DTV stations. More opportunities have been added for channel sharing and LPTV/translator operations into the future. This channel changing may require multiple antenna and tower modifications such as broadband full-channel slot antennas to minimize tower loading.
Additional intrigue is added by a closely scheduled adoption of a channel-incompatible transmission update called ATSC3, a successor to the 20 year old
ATSC1 now on the FCC broadcast DTV airwaves. The FCC intends to allow ATSC3 transmission on a voluntary basis and the chase is on to make this a commercial success. ATSC3 is the newest of digital video and data payload transmission systems and incorporates upgrades to adaptable OFDM modulation, SFN coverage advantages, IP transport, 4K HEVC Video, AC4 Immersive audio, and more.
PRESENTERS:
Ben Crease
Ben is a Regional Sales Manager for Jampro Antennas and AlanDick Broadcast.
He has worked in the RF Broadcasting industry for almost 20 years in engineering, project management and sales, during which time has visited many transmitter sites all over the world.
Ben has a Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering from Brunel University, London, in the UK.
Having started in the UK working on analogue & digital television and radio projects for BBC transmission services (now owned by Arqiva), he then worked internationally on projects in Europe, Asia, and North America, with a particular focus in Asia. Ben currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand.
Mark G. Fehlig WA6NGC, P.E., CPBE
Fehlig is a veteran communications engineer who has racked up decades of experience at national and global brands such as Scientific Atlanta, Harris Corporation, Wavestream, Osborn Engineering and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
A seasoned professional engineer, Mark brings to the table both technical and project management experience that will be instrumental in adding value for the active FCC DTV 600 MHz auction and channel repack opportunities for our customers.
Fehlig holds numerous professional memberships and certifications. They include the SBE’s CPBE as well as being a national board member for SBE, a Life Senior IEEE BTS member, AFCCE Full Board Member, ARRL-VEC and a Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES Council Record.
An FCC licensed Lifetime General Radiotelephone Operator and Amateur Extra, Fehlig earned his BSEE from The Missouri University of Science and Technology (UMR) and an MBA from Quincy University (IL).
You do not have to be a member or be certified by SBE to attend the lunch meetings.
This presentation can also be seen in Eugene on June 14th, and in Medford on June 15th.
