The Society of Broadcast Engineers has released new Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides for FM and TV broadcast stations. The SBE partnered with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to produce the documents, which are the first part of a planned series to cover all broadcast services. These Guides are designed Read more…
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has elevated SBE members Andrea Cummis of Orange, NJ; Robert “RJ” Russell of Magnolia, DE; and Conrad Trautmann of Trumbull, CT; to the membership rank of Fellow. The SBE Board of Directors elected them at its meeting held April 13, 2024. RJ Russell, SBE President Read more…
The FCC recently authorized unlicensed very low power (VLP) devices in the 6 GHz spectrum band: 5.925-7.125 GHz. The FCC is also actively considering proposals to allow even greater VLP and LPI (low-power indoor) use in the Band. The SBE, the NAB, and others have expressed concern that the FCC’s Read more…
Through May 16, 2024, the Society of Broadcast Engineers will conduct a survey to determine salary levels and benefits among broadcast and media technology engineers. The SBE conducted its first survey in 2016. This ninth survey continues to help us establish a baseline for subsequent surveys and build compensation trends. Read more…
With the theme, Shape the Future: Recruit a New SBE Member, the SBE will launch the 2024 Membership Drive on March 1, 2024, running through May 31, 2024. As with Membership Drives in previous years, SBE members are encouraged to recruit new members, and in doing so, the recruiter could Read more…
SBE Ennes Workshop @ the NAB Show: April 12-13 NAB Show: April 13-17, 2024 Las Vegas, Nevada Quick Links Register for the NAB Show (SBE members: Use the SBE code SBE24 for a free exhibits-only pass or $150 off the NAB non-member rate for the Core Education Collection.) SBE Schedule Read more…
Sage has released the Rev 96 firmware update. The update needs to be installed by March 11, 2024, to meet the FCC rules regarding CAP Prioritization and national message text. The update is available from any of Sage distributor. Any Model 3644 Sage Digital Endec originally purchased new from dealer Read more…
The Society of Broadcast Engineers celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024. To mark the occasion, the SBE is announcing special projects and events throughout the year. The first relates to the SBE Program of Certification, which is the benchmark of broadcast and multimedia technology skill evaluation. Called the Diamond Project Read more…
With the start of the new year 2024, the Society of Broadcast Engineers, the association for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals, celebrates its 60th anniversary. Officially founded on April 4, 1964, the SBE has grown from its humble beginnings when about 100 broadcast engineers gathered for a meeting at the Read more…
Plans are proceeding for an Ennes Workshop to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall immediately preceding the 2024 NAB Show on Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13. The SBE is working with the NAB to present the Workshop this year. There will be two program Read more…