PILOT Radio Test Bed
with David Layer, Russ Mundschenk, and Mike Rhodes
with David Layer, Russ Mundschenk, and Mike Rhodes
Who: David Layer, Russ Mundschenk, and Mike Rhodes
What: PILOT Radio Test Bed
When: February 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Where: NAB Headquarters - Register Here
Address: 1 M Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003 United States
Sponsor: Cavell, Mertz & Associates, Inc.
What: PILOT Radio Test Bed
When: February 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Where: NAB Headquarters - Register Here
Address: 1 M Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003 United States
Sponsor: Cavell, Mertz & Associates, Inc.
Our February 15th, 2023 guest speakers will be David Layer, Vice President, Advanced Engineering in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Technology Department; Russ Mundschenk, retired Xperi Field Test Manager; and Mike Rhodes, Senior Engineer, Cavell, Mertz and Associates, Inc. This in-person meeting will be held at the new NAB headquarters building at 1 M Street SE, Washington, DC near Nationals Park. We ask you to Register Here and let us know whether you're attending in-person or via Zoom so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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