The Water Cooled Newsletter - December 2007 Society of Broadcast Engineers Chapter 124 Portland/Salem, OR, and Vancouver, WA http://www.sbe124.org Editor/Webmaster: Kent Randles K7YXZ - secretary at sbe124 dot org You may change your subscription any time at http://www.broadcast.net/mailman/listinfo/sbe-pdx Snail mail: SBE Chapter 124 PO Box 1727 Portland, OR 97207-1727 You may use excerpts if attributed to the original source and "The Water Cooled Newsletter" SBE Chapter 124, Portland, OR Eugene, OR has SBE Chapter 76, see http://www.sbe76.org Medford/Klamath Falls, OR has SBE Chapter 141, see http://www.sbe141.org A NOTE ABOUT E-MAIL ADDRESSES In order to prevent e-mail addresses from being "mined" and then spammed, there are no longer any clickable links to e-mail addresses or intact e-mail addresses in this newsletter. For the addresses shown, substitute "@" for "at" and "." for "dot." 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These fine folks make all the versions of our newsletter (and our Holiday Party meeting) possible. ****************************************************************** PORTLAND CHAPTER 124 MEETING WHEN: Tuesday December 11th, Noon WHERE: Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery 6835 SW Macadam (at California) Portland 503-244-7111 WHAT: Holiday Party – FREE LUNCH - Hosted by the Chapter! EUGENE CHAPTER 76 MEETING WHEN: NOTE SPECIAL TIME Wednesday December 12th, 5:00 PM WHERE: Sizzler Restaurant 1010 Postal Way Springfield 541-726-9933 WHAT: Holiday Party (no host) MEDFORD CHAPTER 141 WHEN: Thursday December 13th, 12 noon. WHERE: Hungry Woodsman Saloon 2260 Biddle Road (I-5 Exit 30) Medford 541-245-1962 WHAT: Ludwell Sibley has offered to do a presentation on “Broadcast Engineering – 80 years ago”. This program will be chock full of the broadcast technologies and methods of the 20’s and 30’s. (No-Host Lunch!). PORTLAND MEETING INFO The Portland Chapter 124 meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. For more information on Chapter 124 in Portland/Vancouver/Salem, contact Chapter Chair Ev Helm, e-mail chairman at sbe124 dot org, or call him at 503-977-7752. See www.sbe124.org . EUGENE MEETING INFO The Eugene Chapter 76 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 Chapter Chair Dennis Hunt dhunt at cmc dot net. See www.sbe76.org . MEDFORD MEETING INFO The Medford Chapter 141 meetings are on the Thursday after the second Tuesday of every month. For information, call Chapter Chair Rick Carrara at 541-773-1212, or e-mail rcarrara at kdrv dot com. See www.sbe141.org . LAST MONTH'S PRESENTATIONS IN PORTLAND, EUGENE, & MEDFORD Audio over IP is the future for many industries, and broadcast is leading the way. Mike Uhl from Telos-Omnia-Axia and Buck Waters from BGS introduced some of the latest products that include Livewiretm technology, including the Omnia One audio processor and the Zephyr IP audio codec. A demonstration of the Axia control surface was also available. See how a Cisco switch can become the backbone for an audio network using common Ethernet standards. NEXT MONTH'S PRESENTATIONS IN PORTLAND, EUGENE, & MEDFORD Kevin Campbell of APT will discuss IP Audio for broadcast STL and buy lunch. See http://www.aptx.com/content.asp?page=1&site=1 . THE YXZ REPORT by Kent Randles K7YXZ CBRE Senior Engineer, Entercom-Portland Co-Chair, Portland/Vancouver ECC Chapter 124 Secretary water-cooled at sbe124 dot org HAMS HAILED AS HEROES IN FLOODS See http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2007/12/05/100/?nc=1 . KITI AM/FM CENTRALIA FLOODS QUICKLY Dylan James, a former Entercom-Portland Remote Engineer, was on the air at 2 AM on Tuesday morning December 4th at KITI-FM in Centralia (http://www.live95.com/) when he noticed water creeping up the parking lot in front of the station. After it rose 18 inches within 15 minutes he knew something was very wrong. He woke up their AM station's morning man and they got as much stuff off the floor as they could. This was a good thing because by 3 AM the water was up to the outlets and they turned off the station's studio and office power, taking the stations off the air, and took refuge in an insurance company office on the second floor of the building. The water receded enough later that morning for staffers to get most of the water out of the building and go back on the air about noon. Dylan thinks that water in the KELA/KMNT studios down the street was even deeper. KGW NEWS TO GO HI-DEF IN JANUARY You can see their own news report, featuring Director of Engineering and Chapter Treasurer Eric Dausman KD7DNM at http://www.kgw.com/business/stories/kgw_120407_tech_kgw_hd.6a5bb42 f.html . SBE HD RADIO CERTIFICATION NOW AVAILABLE Congratulations to SBE Board Member Chris Tarr W9JOL. He is one of the first to pass SBE's new Digital Radio Broadcast (DRB) specialist certification. From http://www.sbe.org/pub_sc.php#NewSpecialist "This specialist certification will qualify an individual's knowledge of digital radio broadcasting including audio processing, studio-to-transmitter links and transmission of multi- channel digital program streams. The specialist will include knowledge of importers, exporters, the various methods of combining analog and digital transmitters to antenna systems, delivery of digital audio signals and data to transmitter sites, transmitter emission mask measurements, AM and FM FCC rules, monitoring of digital signals and bandwidth requirements for AM antenna systems." Chris says: "I was one of the first in the country to take the exam (the first day it was offered!). It's pretty exciting stuff!" You have until December 31st to apply to take a certification test during the next local exam window, which is February 8-18, 2008. For the rest of the 2008 exam application and test dates, see the Calendar section near the end of this newsletter. LIFE WITH HD RADIO Holding at 12 FM HD signals (nine with HD2, and one with HD3) and three AM HD signals on the air in the Portland market. For a complete list, see http://www.ibiquity.com/stationlist_hdradio.php?theState=OR&sortBy =StnMarket&theCity=PortlandOR#stationlist . There are an amazing number of HD Radios to choose from now. VOLVO TO OFFER HD RADIOS (From http://www.hdradio.com/press_room.php?newscontent=248) Volvo Cars Moves into HD Radio™ Revolution – Big Time Boston, MA, November 27, 2007-Announced today at the Boston International Auto Show, Volvo will be the first automotive manufactures in the U.S. to offer innovative digital HD Radio technology on almost all models. Equipped with the HD Radio system, Volvo owners will enjoy a higher-quality AM/FM radio system that features more channel choices, crystal-clear sound and new data services. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC will be offering factory installed HD Radio receivers as standard and optional equipment. “We believe Volvo will have the largest standard equipped HD Radio technology fleet in the world. Our drivers expect the highest quality in every aspect of their vehicles,” Dirk Bott, Vice President Brand, Business & Product, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. “Adding HD Radio capability to our S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, XC70 and XC90 models truly makes our audio systems state of the art, giving Volvo drivers an even more enjoyable driving experience." Introduction is scheduled for Fall of 2008. HD2 – THE BAND This month's amusing web search found http://www.bluetoucanmusic.com/cds/lastcentury.html . A band called HD2: Pianist Helio Alves and Grammy nominated drummer Duduka Da Fonseca. FREQUENCY COORDINATION & OTHER STUFF by Everett E. Helm W7EEH CPBE Chapter Chair Director of RF Engineering, OPB Frequency Coordinator, Oregon & SW WA chairman at sbe124 dot org Ev is still playing hide and seek with the snow, trying to get work one at OPB's mountain top sites before winter sets in, and will be back next month. PDX RADIO WAVES by Michael D. Brown N7AXC CSRE Brown Broadcast Services, Inc., Portland mike at brownbroadcast.com Mike's column appears in odd months. JOBS IN PORTLAND Job Title: TV Maintenance Technician Location: Portland, OR Post Date: 11/20/2007 Job #: 2031 Job Description: We are currently looking for a television broadcast Maintenance Engineer to design, construct, install, and maintain analog and digital broadcast equipment. Individual will assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux servers, Windows and Macintosh workstations, network switches, routers, firewalls, VLAN’s network security, and SNMP management. Other responsibilities include the maintenance of video servers, video editing systems, automation systems, newsroom production applications, and remote access systems. Individual may also be asked to perform microwave and satellite operations. 4+ years of television broadcast maintenance experience is required. 4+ years of IT experience in a Network Administrator, Technical Support, or technical project implementation role along with one or more industry standard technical certifications may be substituted for broadcasting experience. Variable shifts to include weekends and/or nights. Job Title: Assistant TV Chief Engineer Location: Portland, OR Post Date: 11/15/2007 SBE Job #: 2018 Job Description: Assist Chief Engineer with design, installation, operation and maintenance of all station technical equipment. Directly supervise Master Control Operators. Perform on-call emergency repair work. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Responsible for general station maintenance including but not limited to studio/transmitter systems and remote sites. - Responsible for primary emergency repair response while on-call and for backup emergency repair response, if available, while not on-call. - Responsible for the direct supervision and training of Master Control Operators. Primary operator contact regarding vacation requests, sick day fill, disciplinary action, etc. - Interview and hire for open engineering positions. - Responsible for overall operation of station maintenance shop and vehicles. Maintains parts inventory. Orders parts and supplies necessary for routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Schedules vehicle maintenance, repair and cleaning. - Act as back-up for Chief Engineer and designated FCC Chief Operator during Chief's absence. - Assist Chief Engineer in overall station operations, maintenance, system design, installation and integration, personnel matters, and budgeting. - Other tasks which may be required as requested by your supervisor. Minimum Qualifications ¡V All must be met to be considered. High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Prior television broadcast experience in Master Control preferred. Familiar with all FCC regulations concerning Television broadcasting, LPTV, and EAS. SBE Certification a plus. Skills and Abilities - Required to take on-call duty for specified intervals. - Must be detail oriented and highly accurate in record keeping and work habits. - Strong verbal and writing skills. - Must be comfortable working in a highly automated, highly computer intensive environment. - Must be familiar with or be capable of learning many different software applications. - Must be able to read and understand signals displayed on waveform monitor, vectorscope, audio level meters and other basic test equipment. - Must be familiar or must become familiar with all FCC rules relating to television station operation. - Must be able to adjust audio and video levels to meet FCC requirements. - Must be able operate the EAS equipment. - Must be able to work well under pressure and during equipment failure modes while maintaining a proper and accurate air signal at all times. IN OREGON Job Title: Radio Engineer Location: Central Point, OR Post Date: 11/14/2007 Job #: 2008 Job Description: Network broadcast facility seeking applications for Staff Engineer. Position requires at least 2 years engineering/technical assistance in TV radio group environment. IN WASHINGTON Job Title: TV Engineering Manager Location: Seattle, WA Post Date: 11/29/2007 Job #: 2038 Job Description: We seek a full-time Engineering Manager to manage technical facility ensuring operational capability to reach more people, build a strong organization and make a positive impact in the community. If you have a passion for our mission, are a conceptual thinker, like to be a team leader, and strive for continuous improvement and learning, please consider us. A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, eight years’ experience in broadcast technical services, two years management or supervisory experience, proven project management experience, and knowledge of digital broadcast systems are required. Experience in transmission systems preferred. SEARCH TIPS Anyone can see the generic list of job openings on the national SBE site at http://www.sbe.org/cgi- bin/sbe_job_listing.pl?%20type=mem&goto=jl&access= . SBE Members can go to http://www.sbe.org/user_login/?RETURN_URL=http://www.sbe.org/cgi- bin/sbe_job_listing.pl?goto=jl and get all the details. Or, contact the SBE office at 317 846-9000. Please refer to the position you are interested in by Job Number. Don't forget to check the Oregon Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Employment pages at http://www.theoab.org/jobs_radio.htm and http://www.theoab.org/jobs_tv.htm , as well as http://newradiostar.com/jobs.htm which lists the top 100 best places to look for jobs on the net. ON THE CALENDAR December 9(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. December 11 (Tuesday) Monthly Portland SBE Chapter 124 meeting, noon. See http://www.sbe124.org . December 12 (Wednesday) Monthly Eugene SBE Chapter 76 meeting, 11:30 AM. See http://www.sbe76.org . December 13 (Thursday) Monthly Medford SBE Chapter 141 meeting, noon. See http://www.sbe141.org . December 15 (Saturday) IRLP version of SBE's HamNet. Net meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10 AM. See http://www.qsl.net/ke0vh/SBEhamnet.html . December 31 (Monday) Deadline to apply to take an SBE Certification exam during the February 8-18, 2008 local exam window. January 5, 2008 (Saturday) IRLP version of SBE's HamNet. Net meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10 AM. See http://www.qsl.net/ke0vh/SBEhamnet.html . January 7-10 (Monday-Thursday) Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas. www.cesweb.org/ . January 8, 2008 (Tuesday) Monthly Portland SBE Chapter 124 meeting, noon. See http://www.sbe124.org . January 9, 2008 (Wednesday) Monthly Eugene SBE Chapter 76 meeting, 11:30 AM. See http://www.sbe76.org . January 10, 2008 (Thursday) Monthly Medford SBE Chapter 141 meeting, noon. See http://www.sbe141.org . January 13, 2008 (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. January 19, 2008 (Saturday) IRLP version of SBE's HamNet. Net meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10 AM. See http://www.qsl.net/ke0vh/SBEhamnet.html . February 16, 2008 (Saturday) Salem Ham Fair: "Rickreall." 9 AM, $8 in advance, or $9 at the door (probably in the rain). PDF of flyer at http://www.n7cfo.com/amradio/hf/salem08.pdf . February 29, 2008 (Friday) Deadline to apply to take an SBE Certification exam during the NAB Las Vegas convention. April 18, 2008 (Friday) Deadline to apply to take an SBE Certification exam during the June 6-16 local exam window. June 6, 2008 (Friday) Deadline to apply to take an SBE Certification exam during the August 8-18 local exam window. September 19, 2008 (Friday) Deadline to apply to take an SBE Certification exam during the November 7-17 local exam window. SBE NATIONAL 9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: 317-846-9000 Fax: 317-846-9120 http://www.sbe.org 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. You can browse the database at http://www.sbe124.org/part_74/. If you are not IN the database, you are NOT coordinated. 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 dot org. As usual, everyone, member or not, is welcome to attend. SBE 124 OFFICERS. ETC. Chapter Chair/Frequency Coordination for Oregon and SW WA >1 GHz Everett Helm W7EEH CPBE chairman at sbe124 dot org Oregon Public Broadcasting 503-977-7752 Portland Chapter Vice-Chair Phil Kane K2ASP P.E. vice chair at sbe124 dot org CSI Telecommunications 503-292-2350 Beaverton Treasurer Eric Dausman KD7DNM CBNT treasurer at sbe124 dot org KGW 8 503-226-5000 Portland Secretary/Portland-Vancouver EAS/Newsletter Editor & Circulation/Webmaster: Kent Randles K7YXZ CBRE secretary at sbe124 dot org Entercom-Portland 503-535-0482 Certification: Eric Margeson W7OSN CPBE certification at sbe124 dot org KOIN 6 Portland 503-464-0860 Oregon EAS: Chris "Ichabod" Murray ichabod at kknu dot fm McKenzie Broadcasting Eugene 541-484-9400 Frequency Coordination <1 GHz Mike Steiner KD6LVP under1gig at sbe124 dot org KATU 2 Portland 503-235-8517 National SBE Liaison/National EAS: Clay Freinwald K7CR CPBE k7cr at blarg dot net Entercom-Seattle 206-343-9700 Newsletter Contributor: Michael Brown N7AXC CSRE mike at brownbroadcast dot com Brown Broadcast Services Portland 503-245-6065