SBE 56 Chapter Vice-President Roger Herring called the meeting to order,
 

Reports:
Minutes:

Meeting Minutes for the November 2002 meeting as posted on the Website were moved for approval, seconded, and approved by voice vote.

Treasurers Report:

Chapter Treasurer Larry Miller reported the Chapter balance as of our last meeting, November 26, 2002, was $3,541.71.  There were no expenditures or deposits leaving a balance of $3,541.71 as of January 21, 2003.

Education Report:  

Ray Klotz said that the deadline for making application to take the SBE certification tests was April 25.  The certification tests will be given during the week of June 6^th to 16^th.

Frequency Coordination, below 1 GHz:

Richard Hardy reported that the rumor of a change in Part 101 for RPU frequencies is still around.

Frequency Coordination, above 1 GHz: 

Larry Miller reported that KOTV requested the 7 GHz database.

Membership Report: 
Nothing new reported. 

Secretary’s Report: 
None. 

Web and Internet Report: 
Ron Stearnes reported nothing new.

EAS Report: 

Roger Herring reported that the monthly RMT would be February 4 at 11:15 p.m.  There will be an Amber test from the state on April 15, 2003.  The new moniker for the Amber test is “CAE”.
 

Internship Committee: 

David Shaffer introduced the Spartan Aeronautics intern, Jose Pena, who is working at KTUL (TV)

Internet Report

No report.

Old Business:  

Articles of Incorporation Revisions are still pending at the Lawyers Office.

 

New Business:

The Nomination Committee presented their list of nominees for Chapter officers.  The nominees were:  Chairman – Ray Klotz, Vice Chairman – David J Shaffer, Secretary – William Lee, Treasurer – Larry Miller.  The floor was opened to nominations, there were none were taken.  A Motion to cease was taken and approved.  Voting to be held at the February meeting.

The Chapter received a thank you note from Larry White’s daughter for the flower arrangement the Chapter sent to Larry’s funeral.

The temporary OAB/SBE committee reported that speakers are being lined up for the Winter Oklahoma OAB/SBE Meeting in March.  The National SBE will list the Oklahoma meeting as a Regional meeting so that others nearby might attend.  This year the SBE technical seminars will take place on Friday only.

The meeting email reminder that Roger Herring sends out, has been revised in appearance effective this month.

 

 

 

 

 

Humor
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 Frequency Coordination Above 1 gHz
Larry Miller

    

There was a 2GHz usage meeting on February 2.  Representatives from KOKI- Sonny Hollingshead, KJRH – Dale Vennes, KOTV – Gerald Weaver and KTUL – Roger Herring were present.  Several issues were discussed to alleviate the problems of channel interference.  It was agreed that a better communications system between stations was needed to meet the channel requirements during breaking news and sporting events.  

Gerald Weaver provided the above information. 

KOTV is applying for 13 GHz channels A08, A12, A16, A17, A19, and A20

ATTENTION WIRELESS MIC USERS!

KTUL will be going on the air testing its digital transmitter in late March. 

 KTUL WILL BE ON VHF channel 10. 

 Full time operation and power is expected to be in early April.  KTUL, as others, have some wireless microphones that operate in the channel 10 frequency span of 192MHz – 198MHz.  Microphones operating within the channel 10 frequency span will probably operate for short range usage, but will need to be moved to another available channel to eliminate operational problems.

 

Frequency Coordination Below 1 gHz
Rich Hardy

Nothing to report at this time.

Education Committee
Ray Klotz

Applications for February exam dates are closed.

Applications must be received at National by March 1st for the exam period April 8, 2003.

The SBE Certification Committee has established the exam dates listed below for 2003.  Check for the time that is best for you.

If there is interest, we will have study sessions.  Let me know.  For more information about SBE Certification, contact me, SBE 56 Certification Chair Ray Klotz or contact Linda Godby, Certification Director at SBE National Office at (317) 846-9000.

CERTIFICATION EXAM DATES FOR 2003

January 21st Program

 

Mike Franklin of Euphonix presented the program.  The program was presented in the “Max Air Truck” located in the Fountains Restaurant parking lot.  The truck was set up to simulate a TV station with 48 digital audio channels and eight video streams.  Also present was Michael Rucker of Clear-Com.