November 29 is Deadline to Submit 13 GHz BAS Certification
November 21, 2023
The November 29, 2023, deadline is coming quickly for all broadcasters with auxiliary operations in the 12.7-13.25 GHz band, referred to as the 13 GHz band, to submit certifications of the accuracy and ongoing operations of these BAS licenses. The...
2024 NAB Show BEIT Conference Call for Papers
October 3, 2023
Proposals for technical papers and panel sessions for the 2024 NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology (BEIT) Conference are now being accepted. The conference takes place April 13-16, 2024, at the NAB Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Selected...
Society of Broadcast Engineers to Release Updated Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guidelines
September 28, 2023
The Society of Broadcast Engineers is completing its work to publish new, updated Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guidelines. The Federal Communications Commission published a series of checklists many years ago, but they have not been updated in decades. The SBE has...
Society of Broadcast Engineers Authorizes New Canada Chapter
September 28, 2023
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has most of its members in the United States, but there are members based all over the world. The SBE has a chapter based in Hong Kong and in the Republic of Georgia. The Society's...
Prepare for the Oct. 4, 2023, National EAS Test
September 18, 2023
Earlier this year, the FCC and FEMA announced that there will be a nationwide tests of the EAS and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 4, 2023. If conditions on that date require the rescheduling of the tests, they will...
Broadcaster Certifications Due for BAS Authorizations in 12.7-13.25 GHz Band
September 15, 2023
Action Required By November 29 The FCC is in the midst of a proceeding examining whether and how to repurpose the 12.7-13.25 GHz Band for new "expanded use"-namely, broadband wireless. Many broadcast stations make use of the band for crucial...
Ted Hand Elected President of the Society of Broadcast Engineers
August 16, 2023
The Society of Broadcast Engineers, the association for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals, announces the results of the 2023 election for the national board of directors. Ted D. Hand, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, ATSC3, DRB, was elected to his first one-year...
SBE 2023 National Meeting
August 15, 2023
September 27-28, 2023 Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH The annual Society of Broadcast Engineers National Meeting will be held in Columbus on Sept. 27-28, 2023, in conjunction with the Midwest Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference, presented by The Ohio...
FCC To Send Nationwide EAS and WEA Tests on October 4, 2023
August 3, 2023
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission and FEMA announced that there will be a nationwide tests of the EAS and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 4, 2023. If conditions on that date require...
Stations Need to Update EAS Equipment to Accommodate Upcoming Changes
July 31, 2023
In November 2022, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing changes in the distribution and operation for improved EAS messages. As of December 12, 2023, all EAS participants, including radio broadcasters, television broadcasters, and operators of satellite, cable TV, and...
SBE 2023 Leadership Development Course Rescheduled for October 4-6
July 20, 2023
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has rescheduled the 2023 SBE Leadership Development Course for October 4-6, 2023, in Washington, DC. This three-day course is an intensive study of successful leadership and management, designed specifically for broadcast engineers. The course explores...
SBE Names 2023 Robert W. Flanders SBE Engineer of the Year and James C. Wulliman SBE Educator of the Year Recipients
July 19, 2023
The Society of Broadcast Engineers recognizes achievements from its members through an awards program. The annual SBE National Awards recognizes those who have contributed to the SBE, the industry or their chapters in a number of categories. Winners are presented...
