Water Cooled August 2006

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"Water Cooled Newsletter" SBE Chapter 124, Portland, OR

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CHAPTER 124 MEETING IN PORTLAND

WHEN:	Tuesday August 8th, 12 Noon

WHERE:	Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery 6835 SW Macadam (at California) Portland 503-244-7111

WHAT:	WireCad on their automated software tools for the system designer, design engineer, system integrator, and network engineer.

Be sure to arrive at the Buffalo Gap before noon, because once their parking lot fills up, you'll be searching for blocks to find a space on the narrow streets. For directions go to http://www.sbe124.org/SBE124_maps.html.

Everyone is welcome at the meetings. For more information on chapter activities, contact Chapter Chair Everett "Ed" Helm W7EEH at 503-977-7752, e-mail him at chairman at sbe124.org .

CHAPTER 76 MEETING IN EUGENE

WHEN:	Wednesday August 9th, 11:30 AM

WHERE:	SPECIAL LOCATION - THIS MONTH TOO! McMenamin's North Bank 22 Club Rd. Eugene 541-343-5622

WHAT:	WireCad on their automated software tools for the system designer, design engineer, system integrator, and network engineer.

Anyone interested in these monthly programs is welcome to attend whether you're from the Eugene/Springfield area or not, SBE member or not. See http://www.sbe76.org for a map to the meeting location.

NEW CHAPTER MEETING IN MEDFORD

WHEN:	Thursday August 10th at 12 noon

WHERE:	Redrock Italian Eatery 17 W 4th St Medford 541-773-6840

WHAT:	WireCad on their automated software tools for the system designer, design engineer, system integrator, and network engineer.

For more information, call Mike Gary of KMVU-TV at 541-772-2600, or e-mail mgary at kmvu-tv.com. See http://www.sbe141.org

THIS MONTH'S PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS IN PORTLAND, EUGENE, AND MEDFORD

Christian Holbrook, President and CEO of WireCAD, will do a presentation on their design software that provides engineers with automated tools to produce accurate, detailed single-line drawings, rack layouts, cable labels, and other reports. Their version 4 offers reverse engineering tools to create drawings directly from imported data. See http://www.wirecad.com .

PORTLAND INFO

The Portland meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. When you get to the Buffalo Gap, go in the SW California St. side door, turn left, and go upstairs. We have the whole upper floor. For more information on Chapter 124 in Portland/Vancouver/Salem, contact Chapter Chair Ev Helm, e-mail chairman at sbe124.org, or call him at 503-977-7752. See www.sbe124.org .

EUGENE INFO

The Eugene meetings are on the Wednesday after the second Tuesday of the month. You do not have to be a member of the SBE or of the local broadcast engineering community to attend these meetings. Anyone with an interest in the subject matter is welcome. For more information e-mail Dennis Hunt dhunt at cmc.net. See www.sbe76.org .

MEDFORD INFO

The Medford meetings are on the Thursday after the second Tuesday of every month. For information, call Mike Gary at 541-772-2600 ext 209 or e-mail mgary at kmvu-tv.com. See www.sbe141.org .

LAST MONTH'S MEETINGS

At all three meetings, Ken Dillard, Executive Vice President of Broadcast Sales and Marketing for Statmon Technologies Corp., did a presentation focused on broadcast remote control and facilities management. It was a kind of a past, present, and future approach, that lead to an overview of their Axess network-based remote control and monitoring system, and EIF-32+ stand-alone remote control unit. See http://www.statmon.com/Pages/Axess.html

YXZ REPORT

JAMES BOYD'S HOUSE SUFFERS FIRE

At 4:23 AM on Sunday July 16^th, Portland Contract Engineer James Boyd and his wife were awakened by their across-the-street-neighbor who was ringing their doorbell to tell them that their house was on fire! Party guests of the kids next door apparently tossed still-burning cigarette butts into bark dust next to their fence. Eventually the bark dust caught fire, which spread to the fence, the Boyd's wooden shed, and then their house.

James and Ofelia are fine and living in a rented house, as is their cat, aptly named Smokey, but a lot of their stuff was damaged by smoke, and they won't be able to move back into their house for months. James' word to the wise: have enough "co-insurance" (percentage you have to pay after the deductible).

LIFE WITH HD RADIO

Holding at 12 FM HD signals (eight with HD2) and one AM HD signal on the air in the Portland market.

Radiosophy is promising to start delivering their $269 MultiStream HD tabletop receiver this month, only a year overdue.

FORMER TRANSMITTER BUILDING, NOW SWANK HOUSE, STILL FOR RENT

The Kaye-Smith House (former KXL transmitter building) is up for rent. For those who didn't take a tour during the 2004 engineering BBQ, this is a 1,750 sq. ft. house at the south end of Council Crest Drive in the Healy Heights area of Portland. It was built in 1947 as the transmitter building for KPRA (later KWJJ-FM), Portland's third FM station. Later it served as studio and transmitter building for one of the incarnations of Channel 27. It was used as the 95.5 KXL-FM (now KXJM) transmitter building until KXL AM & FM was sold to Paul Allen's Rose City Radio in 1998.

I completely remodeled the building in 2004 - all interiors and infrastructure are brand new. The facade is art moderne in pink stucco. It has two spacious bedrooms (250 sq. ft., each) upstairs with spectacular views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and east Portland. The bedrooms are carpeted. One bedroom has a private enclosed garden through french doors and the other has a private deck. One bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet, the other has a large closet with mirrored sliding doors. Each bedroom has sufficient space for either a seating area or an office/study area. One bath with shower and tub, art deco fixtures and tile job.

The kitchen includes refrigerator with ice maker, gas range, dishwasher and disposal (all new in 2004) with generous dye stained maple cupboards with glass panel inserts.

The living room includes a large picture window overlooking Portland and adjacent fir forest, gas fireplace and air conditioner. Living room, kitchen and entry have maple Pergo flooring.

Downstairs is a 300 sq ft carpeted family room/TV room/home office with view and wired for 9.1 surround sound; a laundry room which includes washer, gas dryer (both new in 2004) and laundry tray; and 300 sq ft of clean dry unfinished basement (9' ceilings) with outside door, suitable for a shop.

There is a 33 foot triangular deck with view of Mt. Hood, built on the foundation (and base insulators) of the old KXL self-supporting tower and tucked into the forest. The house and deck are completely wired for telephone, sound, TV and data. There is a burglar and fire alarm. New landscaping is being installed this month.

The house is in the Lincoln High School service area and Healy Heights is the safest neighborhood in Portland according to Portland Police crime statistics. Rent is $1,800/month. Less if you are willing to mow the lawn and weed whack next door. Available mid July.

I will be traveling the next two or three weeks but will be checking my e-mail regularly and, God and Verizon willing, I can be reached by cell phone - 503-807-2989.

Don't miss this opportunity to LIVE RADIO HISTORY!

WOODBURN'S 96.3 LPFM

Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN) "negotiated a long-term lease with the City of Woodburn for PCUN to place the KPCN-LP broadcast antenna on top of the municipal water tower (about 140 feet), maximizing the station’s broadcast area, and attracted strong support from activists at KBOO, listener-supported radio in Portland.

Ever seen a radio station assembled in a weekend? Come to Woodburn and not only see it, but do it and celebrate it! For the past four years, Philadelphia-based Prometheus Radio Project (PRP) has criss-crossed the country and the world dedicated to the notion that "it takes a community to raise a radio station". The "Barnraising" is a combination conference and intensive work party. Participants can attend workshops on topics ranging from basic engineering and programming to media democracy. Work crews will hook up and test equipment, complete remodeling tasks, while other volunteers handle an array of conference tasks and prepare for a community celebration on the last day. The celebration on August 20th will include the first broadcast on KPCN-LP!"

TO: VOTING MEMBERS OF SBE

Inadvertently, an error at the National Office was made in the ballot recently mailed to each of you. An old version of candidate John Lyons' submission for the ballot, outlining his goals, views and background, was used. Below is the correct version. We regret this error and apologize to Mr. Lyons for this error.

The Durst Organization • Assistant Vice President and Director of Broadcast Communications

Goals: Ongoing technical education is a very important goal for the Society. The changing technologies from IBOC to HDTV and beyond challenge all broadcast engineers. As the broadcasting business keeps evolving, we need to be vigilant in promoting the value of Society membership to the newer members of the engineering community, as well as giving the older members reasons to keep renewing their memberships. We should work on a mentoring program to develop continuity in our industry.

Position: The Society should continue to be a central point for continuing education for the broadcast engineer. The broadcast engineer needs to be able to get training, either in book form, on-line or at local meetings, on the changing technologies that affect our business. The Society needs to continue being a leader in the development of educated engineering personnel. Expansion of the Ennes Workshops program would be a worthwhile project.

Who am I? I have worked in the broadcast industry (AM, FM and TV) for the last 40+ years, from starting out at Brooklyn Technical High School with WNYE-FM and then in commercial radio as a transmitter operator to studio engineer, up the ladder to assistant chief to chief engineer and director of engineering at several of the major broadcasting facilities including Sonderling Broadcasting, Bonneville, RKO General, Sony, Viacom, Chancellor Media, AMFM and Clear Channel Communications. I am responsible for the design of many transmitter plants at both the former World Trade Center, the Empire State Building and at 4 Times Square, as well as studio/station design. I have served on the SBE Board of Directors from 1974-78 and as NYC Chapter 15 Chairman from 1974-78. I was elected Fellow in 1977 and have been an SBE member (now Senior Member) since 1971. I have also served on the original Certification Committee and I am Life Certified (Certification #10) as a CPBE, and an FCC First Class License holder. I have spoken at many SBE meetings over the years, as well as NAB, AES and SMPTE, and conducted tours of various facilities in the NYC area. I have also served as Chairman of the Master FM Broadcasters Committee at the Empire State Building in two terms for over 12 years between 1980 and 2002. From 2002-2005 I had been the Manager of Communications and Broadcast Operations for The Durst Organization, owners and operators of the Master TV and FM site at 4 Times Square in New York City.

For the last year, I have been Assistant Vice President and Director of Broadcast Communications. My responsibilities include managing the site, which presently consists of six (6) TV, 10 FM stations and a good number of two-way and other microwave operations. I am also the RF Safety Officer for the corporation and my duties include all properties in the 10 million square foot portfolio for any aspects of communications. As an employee of (then Chancellor Media) Clear Channel Communications, I designed the backup facility for the five (5) Clear Channel FM stations at 4 Times Square and pioneered the development of the site as a premier backup facility. Over the last two years I have worked on an in-building communications system for first responders and we recently (May 31st) held a press conference with FDNY to show the operational system. Check out the link below to go to the official NYC government website to see the story. http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/events/2006/053106a.shtml . I am also an Associate Member of the AFCCE; a member of the NAB Broadcast Engineering Conference Committee; NARTE certified in RF and non-RF disciplines, a New York State Licensed Real Estate Broker and a member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and the Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA).

A FEW ITEMS FROM EUGENE,
OR STATEWIDE EAS

FREQUENCY COORDINATION
& OTHER STUFF

KOAB BEND PROGRESS!

If you’ve been following OPB’s progress in the effort to get the KOAB-DT digital station on the air, I’m happy to report that there has been some significant progress. The day after the new channel 11 antenna arrived and was unloaded, it slipped off of the blocks supporting it and damaged some of the elements. The damage was mechanical and they could be straightened satisfactorily. The power dividers and feeder cables were undamaged. BUT, what else could go wrong? The big crane was repaired on schedule, and the old KOAB Channel 3 antenna was removed from the tower. This was a point of no return. The new stacked antennas came in three pieces: two sections for the new channel 3 Superturnstile, and the complete channel 11 DTV Superturnstile. With the guidance of the tower rigging crew, the tall crane made easy work of replacing the antenna mounting plates and lifting the new antenna sections into place on the tower. Once the transmission lines were connected, sweep testing of the antennas began. The channel 3 antenna swept out real nice, and by the time you read this, should be on the air in regular operation. There are some issues with the transmission line for the DTV channel 11 antenna and the VSWR is not as good as we would like. It is probably usable until more testing can be done.

So, while we are not fully completed yet, it sure feels good to have the new structure up and at least partially in operation after all the trials and tribulations of this 3-plus year process.

WIRELESS MIC FREQUENCIES

Under 1 GHz Coordinator Mike Steiner KD6LVP is currently building an "informational database" of wireless mic's frequencies used in Oregon. This is to cut back on interference. It DOES NOT give exclusive rights to any frequencies. Please send him the following information: Your station or business, manufacturer of the microphones/IFB, frequencies (TV audio channel if known), and area its used in (for example Portland Metro Area, Eugene Area, Salem, etc.). E-mail to under1gig at sbe124.org.

RSI RF SITE AWARENESS SEMINAR IN PORTLAND

Once again RSI will be offering an RF Site Safety Awareness seminar in Portland, on September 13^th. For more information and registration materials go to: www.rsicorp.com . Registration closes 21 days before the scheduled seminar date, so plan ahead now to attend.

PDX RADIO WAVES

JOBS

IN PORTLAND

Post Date: 7/26/2006
Job #: 825
Job Title: Radio Broadcast/IT Engineer
Company: Clear Channel Radio
Location: Portland, OR
Job Description:

Successful candidates must have a broad background in all aspects of maintaining a radio broadcast and news operation including installation and maintenance of broadcast automation and studio equipment and familiarity with RF equipment and strong computer/IT skills related to broadcasting. Qualifications include practical experience and knowledge in TCP/IP protocol, switch and router administration, copper and fiber infrastructure, T-1 and ISDN circuits, Server 2003, Active Directory, XP, terminal services and domain environments. You must also have a working understanding of basic electronics, logic and switching circuits and broadcast wiring practices. Experience with telephone PBX systems and Prophet Nexgen automation a plus. This position is service oriented requiring excellent written and oral communication, personable interaction with fellow employee and organizational skills. You must be able to work independently and as a team member. Occasional night and weekend work is expected and must be on-call and available to respond 24/7. You must be able to climb ladders, work in small spaces and have the ability to lift 50 pounds. For consideration you must possess a valid state driver’s license and have an excellent driving record. A related AS or greater degree is required. SBE certification is a plus. Deadline: Open until filled. Salary: Open. To apply please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirement to Clear Channel Portland; HR/Engineer, 4949 SW Macadam Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97239; Email: pdxjobs at clearchannel.com. No phone calls please. Clear Channel Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Product Marketing Manager - Video Test Segment
Location: Beaverton, OR
Post Date: 6/30/2006
SBE Job #: 763
Job Description: In this role, you will have operational responsibility for product lifecycle management. You will manage the product positioning for introductions and contribute to launch plans, evaluate and ensure product success in the market, and recommend and execute end of life activities.

Furthermore, you will recommend future investments for a portfolio of video test products. Therefore, you will anticipate current and future business opportunities worldwide and periodically serve as the marketing lead for product development teams. The most important contribution for product development is to successfully translate the voice and environment of the customer into product concepts for the broader team.

You will be asked to recommend both tactical and strategic actions to senior management, through the VP level.

The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in technical/business areas with 4+ years significant industry related experience or BS degree with 8+ years experience or equivalent. Direct involvement/experience in an environment requiring a multinational perspective is strongly desired.

The candidate should also have strong knowledge of video (equipment design, content transmission, distribution, or production) applications and interpretation of marketing principles and practices in technical and business environments. Experience with video test and measurement is not required, but is preferred.

This position requires approximately 25% domestic and international travel. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check. Candidates with less education/experience may be considered for other opportunities.

IN CORVALLIS

BROADCAST/TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER 2
STUDENT MEDIA – EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
SALARY RANGE: $2729.00 - $3971.00/MONTHLY*

GENERAL INFORMATION: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Broadcast/Telecommunications Engineer 2 position for Student Media – Educational Activities at Oregon State University (OSU). You will receive notice by mail informing you of the status of your application. *Typically the successful candidate is hired at the lower end of the salary range.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your OSU application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have: Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of radio and television broadcast regional-field and studio equipment; An Associate's degree in Electronic Technology from a recognized school may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Special requirements/preferences for this position include: An ability to work with a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds – required; The willingness to train on basic technical skills and act as a mentor for students interested in broadcast and audio engineering – required; Understanding of both analog and digital equipment – required; Experience working with audio and video equipment - required; A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity - preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Media functions as an Educational Activity, which delivers training and experience in the media. The purpose of this position is to maintain a functioning, up to date technical environment for use by students and classes at OSU. Major duties include: providing technical direction, education and assistance for academic courses; leading and training students in the use of equipment; assisting faculty with technical aspects of courses; repairing and maintaining radio and television broadcast equipment; instructing KBVR and "Telemedia" students on equipment operation procedures and usage; developing written teaching tools; providing leadwork to student employees; designing infrastructures; researching technical information; procuring new equipment; installing audio and video equipment for both studio and remote productions; developing a facility responsive to technology changes; and performing other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to work under the following conditions with or without reasonable accommodation: repairing equipment that contains dangerous and potentially lethal voltages; working near transmission equipment containing x-ray radiation hazard; working with toxic cleaners and solvents used in the maintenance of electronic equipment; carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds; and occasionally working on the roof of Snell Hall where the FM transmitter location has no elevator access.

APPLICATION PROCESS:SUBMIT 1) Oregon State University Employment Application form. ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: 06-141, CLASSIFICATION NO.: C2163

APPLICATIONS: You can obtain applications from Oregon State University, Employment Services, Office of Human Resources in Corvallis, or at Human Resources web site http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. The mailing address for returning application materials is Oregon State University, Employment Services, 122 Kerr Administration, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2132. Your application must arrive by the closing date. OSU cannot be responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. If you fax your application materials, please call Human Resources to confirm the fax was received, and that no pages were missing. If you need assistance completing the application form, you may call Oregon State University, Office of Human Resources, at (541) 737-3103 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. OSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IN EUGENE

Churchillmedia is in the process of building a new radio group and needs a hands-on engineer. The successful candidate will be a team player with ability to interact with management and staff at all levels in the local and corporate environment. We are seeking a Chief Engineer to supervise the activities of other contract engineers and technical staff; planning, organizing and scheduling daily work assignments, including prioritizing work to supply the most efficient technical support while providing direction and technical control of engineering projects, evaluating progress and correcting projects as needed. Primary responsibility includes technical compliance with FCC rules and safety regulations. Candidate must have proven outstanding management skills to direct and manage people in an increasingly complex radio broadcast environment. Candidate must be able to work under pressure; should be well versed in all facets of radio station technical operation and have 3-5 years of experience in station related engineering. Candidate should also have extensive experience and demonstrated success in similar assignments in previous broadcast engineering management positions. Prefer candidates with electronic engineering or computer science degree, plus SBE certification.

Identify, respond to and repair component level problems of all broadcast related production equipment, uplink transmitters, antennas, etc.

Maintain broadcast production equipment, uplink transmitters, antennas etc.; proactively identify potential issues and develop and implement plans to address and fix potential problems.

Work collaboratively with the Engineering team and be willing to assist other team members on projects, trouble-shooting and repairing technical problems.

Resumes should go to Churchill Media, 895 Country Club Road, Suite A 200, Eugene, OR 97401, or e-mail mail at churchillmedia.com.

IN SEATTLE

Post Date: 7/26/2006
Job #: 824
Job Title: Maintenance Technician III
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Description:

We seek a Maintenance Technician to design, install, maintain, and repair broadcast recording and transmission equipment. Five years television maintenance experience with advanced working knowledge of audio, video, broadcast electronics computer systems, and low level RF required.

Notes: For a complete job description and application, visit www.kcts.org/inside/jobs; send letter and resume to jobs@kcts.org.
Job Description: KCTS Television in Seattle seeks a Maintenance Technician to design, install, maintain, and repair broadcast recording and transmission equipment. Five years television maintenance experience with advanced working knowledge of audio, video, broadcast electronics computer systems, and low level RF required.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources, KCTS Television, 401 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109, Phone: 206-728-6463, Fax: 206-443-6691, Email: jobs at kcts.org.

Job Description: Responsibilities include operation of television studio equipment - including audio boards, hand-held studio cameras, microphones, studio lights and dimmer panel and Teleprompters – and assisting in the production of live and taped television programming. Requires high school diploma or equivalent, and minimum 2 years TV broadcast experience or equivalent training. Requires valid Washington State driver’s license.

OTHER PLACES

From: Victor ZarrilliChief Engineer, WFSB / WFSB-DT Hartford, CT, WSHM cbs3 Springfield, MA

Our engineer has left WSHM and we are now looking for a new one. This is what we are posting. If you know of anyone who "wants to grow", please have them forward their resume or call me. Thanks Meredith Broadcasting is seeking a site engineer to oversee WSHM-TV, the CBS affiliate in Springfield, MA. This is a position that requires a wide range of knowledge and desire to learn new skills. Background as a maintenance engineer in a television news environment is required. You will learn our Grass Valley Ignite news production system using VizRT graphics and server-based editing and playback, maintain and operate an SNG van and fleet of news vehicles, and maintain news gathering gear. You will oversee a WSI weather system using station-owned radar, ENPS newsroom computers, and assist in planning remote broadcasts. Knowledge of carpentry, wiring, and studio lighting a plus. You will work closely with the news director and station manager on all projects. This is a chance to work as part of a tight-knit team and forge your own path in a new, state of the art facility. Rush resume, references and cover letter explaining why you'd be a good fit with WSHM to:

John Hesslein
WSHM Station Manager
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144.
Resumes accepted until 9/1.

JOB LISTS, SBE AND OTHERWISE

OREGON EAS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

All the broadcast stations in Oregon, and the Washington stations that are part of Oregon EAS Operational Areas, are listed at http://www.sbe124.org/or_eas/Oregon_EAS_Monitoring_Assignments.html. We note which stations are ready for the "CAE" Child Abduction Emergency or Amber Alerts.

The Oregon State Relay (Oregon Public Broadcasting) is now ready for the EAS CAE event code, so we won't be seeing any "CEM" (Civil Emergency Message) alerts for Amber Alerts again.

RESUME SERVICE GOES ON-LINE

The SBE Resume Service is now online at http://www.sbe.org/sbe_resume_service.htm ! With increased visibility and ease of use, the Resume Service is the perfect companion to JobsOnline for SBE members searching for new positions and for employers searching for the right candidates.

At no cost, SBE members complete a questionnaire and send the national office copies of their resumes. This information is used to compile an anonymous profile that is posted (not the resume) on the SBE website for employers to browse. Employers interested in one or more profiles will contact the national office and pay a small fee to access the actual resumes.

Only SBE Members may use this service and any broadcast related employer may participate. For more information Contact Angel D. Bates at abates at sbe.org, 317-846-9000 or go to http://www.sbe.org.

E-MAIL LISTS

There are three Oregon e-mail lists you may be interested in: SBE-PDX, which distributes the unabridged e-mail version of this newsletter plus other news and announcements; EAS-OR, for announcements, news, and help on EAS-related topics; and OR-ENG for everything else that interests broadcast engineers, including frequency coordination.

If you have World Wide Web access, you can use it any time to unsubscribe from the lists, to switch to and from digest mode, to check back issues of the list (which will be available after the list has been getting posts for a day or so), etc. The Web addresses for these resources are:

If you do not have WWW access, you can do these same things via email. Send mail to "list name"-request at broadcast.net" (without the quotes and with an "@" instead of "at") with the subject or body containing just the word "help" (also without the quotes). You will receive an automated reply giving you further directions. Or, just send an e-mail message to kent at randles.com, who moderates these three Oregon lists.

CERTIFICATION

The Society of Broadcast Engineers offers a program of certification for broadcast engineers ranging from the entry-level Broadcast Technologist to the 20-plus-years-of-experience-needed Professional Broadcast Engineer. The program includes certification for Audio and Video Engineers, and Broadcast Network Technologist which does not include any RF related questions.

SBE Certification provides recognition of your experience and knowledge in the field of broadcast engineering. It also shows others that you have made a serious commitment to stay current with new technology, regulations, and practices. Application and test dates are listed below in the calendar section of this newsletter.

For more information, contact Chapter 124 Certification Chair Eric Margeson W7OSN CPBE at 503-464-0860 or e-mail certification at sbe124.org.

SBE MEMBERSHIP

WHAT IS SBE?

The Society of Broadcast Engineers, formed in 1963, is a non-profit organization serving the interests of Broadcast Engineers. We are the only society devoted to the advancement of all levels of Broadcast engineering.

WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SBE?

Membership, international in scope, consists of studio and transmitter operators and technicians, supervisors, announcer-technicians, chief engineers of commercial and educational stations , engineering vice presidents, consultants, field and sales engineers. Also, broadcast engineers from recording studios, schools, CCTV and CATV, production houses, corporate audio-visual departments, and other facilities.

HERE'S WHAT SBE MEMBERSHIP CAN DO FOR YOU

All this adds up to keeping you at the top of your field, enhancing your value to your employer, or if you are self-employed, keeping you prepared to meet the changing needs of your clients.

MEMBER SERVICES

COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR PEERS

Each member receives "The SBE SIGNAL", a quarterly publication providing news about SBE members and activities, technical issues and FCC filings of the Society.

Most SBE Members live near one of the more than 100 SBE Chapters located throughout the United States and abroad. Attending regular Chapter meetings keeps you up to date on the latest technology, while you establish a new network of friends within the local broadcast engineering community.

Members can utilize informational and job listing services by using the SBE Web Site http://www.sbe.org.

HAM RADIO

As you may have noticed, many of us are Amateur Radio Operators. The Skyline Amateur Radio Club, run by W7EEH and KD7DNM, has three linked repeaters in northwestern Oregon. You can see the frequencies, PL's, and coverage maps at http://www.w7dtv.us/ plus look at the pictures of our annual Field Day operating event. Note that the TV monitor in the upper left hand corner is the link to the menu.

FYI

The SBE Chapter 124 Water Cooled Newsletter is published monthly, and mailed First Class to almost 200 broadcast professionals. An unabridged e-mail text version of this newsletter is available, and goes out to over 260 more people (get on the SBE-PDX list at http://www.broadcast.net/mailman/listinfo/sbe-pdx). The last couple years' newsletters are available here on the Chapter web site, http://www.sbe124.org/newsletters . Articles, news items, anecdotes, calendar events, stuff for sale/trade/free, jobs wanted/open, etc. gladly accepted. Fax to 503-777-0747, e-mail to watercooled at sbe124.org, or mail to Kent Randles, PO Box 1727, Portland, OR 97207-1727.

ON THE CALENDAR

August 8 (Tuesday) Monthly Portland SBE Chapter 124 meeting, noon, Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery. See http://www.sbe124.org .

August 9 (Wednesday) Monthly Eugene SBE Chapter 76 meeting, 11:30 AM. See http://www.sbe76.org .

August 10 (Thursday) Monthly Medford SBE Chapter 141 meeting, Redrock Italian Eatery. See http://www.sbe141.org .

August 13 (Sunday) SBE Chapter of the Air, 0000 GMT, second Sunday of the month. Hal Hostetler WA7BGX in Tucson, AZ is Net Control. The published frequency is 14.205 MHz. Occasionally, that frequency is busy and you may need to move up (no more than 10 kHz) to find the SBE meeting.

September 22 (Friday) Deadline to apply to take an SBE Certification exam during the November 10-20 Local Exam Window.

FREQUENCY COORDINATION

For southwestern Washington and ALL of Oregon: >1 GHz call Everett "Ed" Helm W7EEH at 503-977-7752, fax 503 293-4877, or e-mail microwave at sbe124.org; <1 GHz call Mike Steiner KD6LVP at 503-235-8517, fax 503-231-4624, or e-mail under1gig at sbe124.org.

MONTHLY SBE LUNCH IN PORTLAND

At noon on the second Tuesday of every month, broadcast engineers in Portland meet at The Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery, 6835 SW Macadam (at SW California), 503-244-7111. After their lot fills up, you'll be searching the narrow streets for blocks around for a space, so get there early. For more information see http://www.thebuffalogap.com . For directions, go to http://www.sbe124.org/SBE124_maps.html. For chapter information call Everett "Ed" Helm at 503-977-7752, or e-mail chairman at sbe124.org. As usual, everyone, member or not, is welcome to attend.

Society of Broadcast Engineers Chapter 124 - Portland & Salem Oregon, Vancouver, Washington

Newsletter

August, 2006

Editor/Webmaster: Kent Randles K7YXZ watercooled at sbe124.org