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In late April, the FCC retracted its recent rules that would have prohibited live broadcast text-to-speech conversions. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as broadcast and technical groups, had objected to that part of the FCC's Fifth Report and Order, saying that less useful information would be passed to the public by automated equipment. The Commission was concerned that automatic text-to-speech conversion could misinterpret emergency information. Text-to-speech conversion can be used by stations implementing CAP technology due for adoption by the June 30th deadline.
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Harris Corporation announced yesterday that it intends to divest its Broadcast Communications division. Since its acquisition of Gates Radio in 1957, Harris has remained a serious player in the broadcast electronics field. In the 1990's, it worked to become an end-to-end solutions provider, acquiring such diverse and quality companies as Leitch, Videotek, Louth, Encoda, Intraplex, and even local audio console manufacturer Pacific Research & Engineering. Harris Morris, president of the Broadcast Communications Division, released a statement supporting the sale: |
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The Society of Broadcast Engineers offers a new engineering level Certified Broadcast Networking Engineer (CBNE) networking certification. Eligible engineers may now apply to take the CBNE exam to become certified.
This exam is intended for those in the broadcast engineering field who work closely with networking. The CBNE is an advanced level certification and therefore the content is more complex than the Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist certification. The CBNE does not replace the CBNT, which is a relevant certification for entry-level networking individuals. |
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Michael Uhl has become an associate with Storyleaders.com, a sales training organization. He leaves a long broadcast sales career, most recently at Telos Omnia Axia. Before Telos, he sold routers at Sierra Automated Systems and audio equipment at Pacific Recorders and Engineering (now Harris).
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The SBE Membership Drive is in its last few weeks. With the theme, Connecting Our Future, the recruiting effort encourages each member of the SBE to recruit one new member. SBE Membership Chairman, Tim Anderson, CPBE, DRB, CBNT, urges everyone to help the society grow and connect new recruits with their future by inviting them to become members of the SBE. Your name will be entered into a prize drawing each time you recruit a new Regular or Associate member, and five times for a new Sustaining Member. The Grand Prize is a trip to the SBE National Meeting in Denver, Colorado, October 23-25, 2012. The SBE National Meeting is being held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Audio/Video Expo and the Broadcast Engineers Boot Camp, conducted by SBE Chapter 48 and the Rocky Mountain section of SMPTE. The prize package includes round-trip airfare for one from within the continental US to Denver International Airport, two nights stay at the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport Hotel, admission to the Expo, Boot Camp and SBE National Meeting events, including the annual Awards Reception and Dinner, and free airport shuttle transportation. More than 30 other prizes will also be awarded, thanks to donations by SBE Sustaining Members. A full list of prizes is available at the SBE website. Each recruiter will receive $5 off his or her 2013 SBE membership renewal for each new member recruited, up to a maximum discount of $25. The two chapters whose members collectively recruit the most new members will be recognized with the SBE Golden Recruiter Award. For complete details, see SBE Membership Drive on the SBE website. Have your recruits use the secure, online membership application. |
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Dean Imhof started April 2 as engineer at KFMB-AM/FM. He reunites there with Scottie Rice, who worked with Dean at Clear Channel. Dean's previous gig was at BCA. Steve Schwartz moved to TBC Integration where he supports the Trinity Broadcast Network master control and production efforts as engineer. He leaves TV Magic, where he held a number of roles, including TBN support.
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JOBS! Bay City Television/XETV and KPBS have openings for a Broadcast Engineer. Have a look at our Help Wanted ads. We frequently add new job listings. Check here often. If you have an opening, please send us your listing.
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