Milwaukee Chapter 28
The Society of Broadcast Engineers
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June 2010
Volume 26 Number 6

INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO THE 
MILWAUKEE AREA
BROADCAST ENGINEERING COMMUNITY 
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY
CHAPTER 28, SOCIETY OF BROADCAST ENGINEERS 
THIS MONTH

Tuesday June 15, 2010
7:30 PM

The Milwaukee Radio Group
5407 W. McKinley Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208 
(map)

Topic: The State of Milwaukee Broadcasting

This month as we head into our summer meeting break, we will hold an open forum and roundtable discussion of the state of the industry and Milwaukee broadcasting.

Phil Longenecker 
Chapter 28 SBE
Milwaukee


LAST MEETING
Minutes of the meeting for 
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Location: Saga Communications-Milwaukee
Host: Phil Longenecker
Program: Audio Time Compression- 25-Seven Systems 
Attendance: 10 -Total - 9 members (5 certified) and 1 guest

The meeting was called to order by chairman Todd Boettcher at 7:35 pm.

The minutes were approved as read; there was no Treasurer’s report.

Frequency Coordinator Ron Pellegrini reported that ESPN and Saturday Night Baseball had requested frequency coordination for upcoming events. He also reported that the 2 Ghz. relocation effort was successful with the exception of some areas of New Mexico and Seattle.
There was some additional discussion on service name IDs for RF vehicles such as ENG/SNG trucks and helicopters as well as frequency coordination of multiple wireless mics. 

Certification chair Rick Ryan said that June 4th.. was the application deadline for the next Certification exam in August. Rick also reminded the group about an upcoming webinar hosted by TV Technology entitled “ 25 Things You May Have Missed At NAB”

For this month’s Show and Tell, Todd showed the group a Canon P-Type connector which was the predecessor to the current and popular XLR.

There was some additional discussion on developing templates to update the chapter web site and that these could possibly be used as models for chapters nationally.

For the evening’s program, Buck Waters of the Broadcasters General Store introduced Geoff Steadman, president of 25-Seven Systems in Boston, who presented the group with a brief history of time compression, the physiology and psychology of human speech, and intelligibility and comprehension. He also discussed and demonstrated 25-Seven’s Audio Time Manager, Program Delay Manager, and Program Length Manager.

For more information contact:  www.25-seven.com

The meeting ended at 10:05 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Tony Cutraro 
Secretary- SBE / Chapter 28


Roscor Corporation Seeking Vendors
ROSCOR Corporation is looking for an audio and video systems cabling and installation services company that qualifies as a targeted firm in the Southeast Professional Baseball Park District.  The qualifying company must be certified as DBE, EBE, MBE or WBE from the Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha, Washington or Ozaukee counties.  The services required are cable and connector supply, installation labor, and audio and video equipment stocking reseller to provide services and equipment. 

Please respond by email to sales@roscor.com.


SBE Short Circuits
by John Poray
On-Demand Webinar added to 
Webinars by SBE
(May 27, 2010)
SBE, in conjunction with Rodney Vandeveer, SBE Leadership Development Course Instructor, is offering a series of three webinars on leadership that are now available on-demand. This series provides an introduction to leadership, and will explore basic principles of leadership, how effective communication can dramatically increase efficiency and employee satisfaction, and how motivation plays an essential part in employee commitment. Registration is open for on-demand viewing for each webinar. Alternatively, participants can register for all three in the series and save $15. Click here for more information on the SBE Leadership Development Webinar Series and to find out what past participants thought.

Two Webinars added to Webinars by SBE
(April 30, 2010)
Maximizing HD and 1080p/60 Cable Performance takes place June 15, and Human Factors in Broadcasting will be presented on July 13. Both webinars begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern and last for two hours. 

Maximizing HD and 1080p/60 Cable Performance reviews how digital video cable is designed and manufactured, and how installing it can affect the performance of the system. More

Human Factors in Broadcasting provides an introduction to Human Factors as it relates to the field of broadcast engineering. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to increase workflow, reduce costly errors and increase productivity. Understanding Human Factors will help participants become better judges of proposed benefits of products and services that use “Ergonomics” as part of the selling points. In addition, the physical and cognitive limitations of humans will be discussed, as well as just how costly it can be to ignore human factors. More


Registration opens for 2 Ennes Workshops –
Dallas and San Diego
(May 26, 2010)
Registration is now open for two upcoming Ennes Workshops. The Dallas Ennes Workshop takes place Saturday, September 25 at the University of Texas – Arlington. The cost for members is $25. The San Diego Ennes Workshop takes place Saturday, October 16 at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown. The cost for members is $35. Both workshops are encouraging local students to attend. Click here for information on any of the upcoming Ennes Workshops.
SBE updates the SBE CertPreview™ 
certification exam preparation software
(May 25, 2010)
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has unveiled the new SBE CertPreview, SBE's certification exam preparation software. For the past six months, the SBE has been working to create a more convenient and interactive SBE CertPreview. Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh computers, the new SBE CertPreview allows you to download SBE CertPreview from the SBE website immediately after purchasing the software. You can also purchase the software on a CD that will be mailed to you. The downloaded version costs $29, and the CD version costs $33 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.

The new SBE CertPreview contains more than 100 sample questions for each certification level that it covers. You can review and change answers prior to scoring the sample exam, and can revisit the questions within the sample exam after the scoring process. You can also see the results by topical category, which helps you identify strengths and weaknesses.

The SBE CertPreview is a preparation for the following exams:

    * Certified Broadcast Technologist® (CBT) - Radio
    * Certified Broadcast Technologist® (CBT) - TV
    * Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist® (CBNT®)
    * Certified Audio Engineer® (CEA®)
    * Certified Video Engineer® (CEV®)
    * Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE®)
    * Certified Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE®)
    * Certified Senior Radio Engineer (CSRE®)
    * Certified Senior Television Engineer (CSTE®)
    * AM Directional Specialist™ (AMD™)
    * 8-VSB Specialist (8-VSB) ™
    * Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist™ (DRB™)    (COMING SOON)

You can learn more about the new SBE CertPreview and purchase the software at www.sbe.org/CertPreview.php.


Senate Bill S. 2881 would add technical expertise to FCC Commissioners’ offices
(December 16, 2009)
 A bill introduced on Monday in the U.S. Senate would potentially add one electrical engineer or computer scientist within each of the offices of the five FCC Commissioners.

Introduced by Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and co-sponsored by Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia), Senate Bill 2881 would authorize each FCC Commissioner to add one staff assistant position to the three that are currently authorized. The new position of “staff engineer” would require that the holder either have a degree in electrical engineering or be a computer scientist. If eventually passed, the new authorization would affectively undo a loosening of requirements for technical staff at the highest level of the FCC that began more than 25 years ago. 

Vinny Lopez, CEV, CBNT, president of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), remarked, “Ensuring the technical integrity of the FCC decision-making is perhaps our most important legislative goal.  This legislation will go a long way toward returning technical expertise to the FCC Commissioner's offices."  Lopez added, “We encourage other members of the Senate to support this well-crafted legislation. SBE will seek the introduction of a companion bill in the House and we will urge rapid passage of both Bills in the House and the Senate.”

The proposed legislation, which would amend Section 4(f)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 154(f)(2)), explains that the “staff engineer” would provide each commissioner with technical consultation when appropriate and interface with the Office of Engineering and Technology, Commission Bureaus and other technical staff of the Commission for additional technical input and resources. The staff engineer would need to hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education in their respective field of expertise.

The last serious attempt to increase the technical resources within the Commissioner’s offices was in October of 1991 when then Rep. Don Ritter introduced HR. 3501, which would have required that at least one member of the Commission be skilled in the engineering sciences. Senator Snowe’s bill would not seek to replace any of the existing staff assistants in each Commissioner’s office but rather authorize each Commissioner to add one assistant.          Text of S.2881


2010 SBE National Meeting
 to be held in Madison, Wi.
(December 9, 2009)
The Society of Broadcast Engineers Board of Directors has accepted an invitation from SBE Chapter 24 in Madison, Wi, to host the SBE2010 National Meeting. The decision was made during the SBE Board of Directors conference call on Dec. 1, 2009.

The SBE National Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Clinic and the Upper Midwest Regional Meeting, hosted by SBE Chapter 24 and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) on Oct. 26-28, 2010.Chapter 24 Chairman Fred Sperry, CPBE, and Convention Chairman Leonard Charles, CPBE, are looking forward to hosting the SBE National Meeting again. This is the fourth time Chapter 24 has hosted the SBE National Meeting since 1997. The SBE National Meeting was last held in Madison in 2008.

The SBE National Meeting serves as an opportunity to spotlight SBE-sponsored regional conventions held in different areas of the country. SBE National Meeting events include the annual membership meeting and the SBE National Awards Dinner, honoring the 2008-09 chapter and individual award recipients.

SBE President Vinny Lopez, CEV CBNT, stated, "By holding the SBE National Meeting in conjunction with established, successful regional events, the SBE and the local host benefit. These partnerships allow the SBE to bring a national presence to these regional events." 


A new version of SBE CertPreview sample certification test software is now availablel. It's an upgraded, downloadable version with more features to help review your areas of knowledge. Sample tests are available for Broadcast Technologist, Audio Engineer, Video Engineer, Broadcast Networking Technologist, Broadcast Engineer and Senior Broadcast Engineer in both radio and television. Sample tests contain approxomately 100 questions each, and each exam can be reviewed to determine the correct answers. It provides a list of resources from which to learn more about a subject. Cost for each SBE CERTpreview practice test is $29 for the download version or $33 plus $3 shipping for the CD. To order a copy, visit www.sbe.org/CertPreview.php.

CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Certification exam session dates for 2010 are listed below.  Check the list for the exam period that is best for you.  For more information about SBE Certification, contact Chapter Certification Chair Rick Ryan at 414-223-2600 ext. 5730 or RickRyan@wi.rr.com, or contact Megan Clappe, Certification Director at the SBE National Office at (317) 846-9000 or MClappe@sbe.org.
Exam Dates
Location
Application Deadline
Jun 4-14, 2010
Local Chapters
Closed
Aug 6-16, 2010
Local Chapters
Jun 4, 2010
Nov 5-15, 2010
Local Chapters
Sep 17, 2010

Fees for 2010 are as follows:

Certification Level
Member
Non-Member
Radio Operator
$45
*$45
TV Operator $49 *$49
Broadcast Technologist $45 $111
Broadcast Networking Technologist
$55
$121
Broadcast Engineer
$60
$126
Audio/Video Engineer
$60
$126
Senior Broadcast Engineer
$85
$151
Professional Broadcast Engineer
$110
$176
Specialist Certification
AM Directional Specialist
$55
$121
8VSB Specialist
$55
$121
Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist $55 $121

*Does not include first year membership

Please support our sustaining members

Chuck Janzer
David Janzer
Associated Technical Services
10010 W Schlinger Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53214-1129
414-476-4200
414-476-8417 fax
cjanzer@atswi.com
djanzer@atswi.com
http://www.atswi.com

Don Heinzen

Belden Americas
Networking Products
9001 Hawks Reserve Ln.
Unit # 103
Verona, WI  53593
Office: 608.848.2001
Fax:     608.848.2001
Cell:     608.235.7539
don.heinzen@belden.com
http://www.belden.com/

David Kerstin
Broadcasters General Store
3840 SW N Street
Richmond, IN 47374
765-935-6707
765-935-6158 fax
dave@bgs.cc
http://www.bgs.cc/

Clark Wire & Cable
408 Washington Blvd, Unit A, 
Mundelein  IL  60060
800-CABLE-IT (800-222-5348)
847-949-9944
847-949-9595 fax
sales@clarkwire.com
www.clarkwire.com

Joseph A. Zuba
Communications
23 Rainbow Drive
Sewell, NJ 08080
609-256-8190
609-256-8195 fax
joe.zuba@dielectric.spx.com
http://www.dielectric.com

Rick Thompson
GEPCO International
a General Cable company
1700 Birchwood Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-942-7990 (cell)
rick_thompson@GEPCO.com
http://www.GEPCO.com/

Dennis Klas
Heartland Video Systems
1311 Pilgrim Road 
Plymouth, WI  53073
800-332-7088
920-893-4204
920-893-3106 fax
dklas@hvs-inc.com
http://www.hvs-inc.com

Christopher J. Albrecht
IBEW Local 715 
Wisconsin Broadcast Engineers
633 S Hawley Road, Suite 107
Milwaukee, WI 53214-1948
414-479-0580
414-479-0582 fax
chrisalbrecht@ibew715.com

Randy Ross
Industrial Electronics
by Ross 
3256 S 92nd St, 
West Allis, WI 53227
414-327-1555
414-327-0577 fax
indelect@execpc.com
http://www.industrialelectronics.biz/

Phil Longenecker
Milwaukee Radio Group
WHQG-WKLH-WJMR-WJZX-WJYI
5407 W McKinley Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414- 978-9000
414- 978-9009 fax

Steve Johnson
Panasonic Broadcast 
& Television Systems
3910 Orleans Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-545-0157
763-542-6011 fax
johnsons@us.panasonic.com
http://www.panasonic.com

David R. Pritchard
Pritchard Consulting
7583 Dada Drive 
Gurnee, IL 60031 
847- 207-6111
W9QL@att.net

Steve Olson
Roscor Wisconsin
600 W Virginia Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-223-2600
414-223-3434 fax
SOlson@roscor.com
www.roscor.com

Sean O'Reilly
Sony Broadcast and Business Solutions Company
1200 N. Arlington Heights Road
Itasca, IL 60143
630-773-7640
630-697-7530 fax
630-697-5458 cellular
Sean.OReilly@am.sony.com
http://bssc.sel.sony.com/

Dan Dyer
Weigel Broadcasting
WDJT-TV
809 S 60th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-607-8162
414-607-8103 fax
www.cbs58.com

Christopher Tarr
Entercom Communications
WSSP/WMYX/WXSS
11800 W Grange Avenue
Hales Corners, WI 53130
414-529-1250
414-529-2122 fax
ctarr@entercom.com
http://www.99wmyx.com
http://www.1037kissfm.com

Tony Coleman
Hearst-Argyle Television
WISN-TV
759 N 19th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-937-3375
414-342-2657 fax
tcoleman@hearst.com
http://www.wisn.com

Andy Laird
Journal Broadcast Group
WTMJ-TV, WTMJ, WLWK
720 E Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212-1371
414-967-5204
414-967-5540 fax
alaird@journalbrodcastgroup.com
http://www.journalbroadcastgroup.com

Dennis Brechlin
Sinclair Communications
WVTV/WCGV
4041 N 35th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
414-874-1856
414-874-1899 fax
dbrechli@sbgnet.com


Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
9102 North Meridian Street, Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 846-9000
Fax: (317) 846-9120
http://www.sbe.org

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