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

Reports:
Minutes:

Meeting Minutes: from the January meeting were brought up for approval as posted on the Chapter 56 Website.  The Minutes were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote of the members present.

Treasurers Report:
 

Larry Miller reported that the Chapter Checking Account Balance as reported last month was a typo error and was reported as $3,541.71. The November Treasurers report reflected the correct amount. Since there were no expenses or income in January, the Chapters checking account balance as of our last meeting, January 21, 2003 was $3,491.13.

There has been an expenditure this month of $59.95 for a flower arrangement for Larry White’s Funeral. 

As of today, February 25, 2003, the Chapter account has a balance of $3,431.18

 

Education Report:  

Ray Klotz reported the next test is at NAB 2003 April 8^th the deadline to apply is March 1, 2003. The next local exam is June 6-16th the deadline for application is April 25, 2003.

Frequency Coordination, below 1 GHz:

Richard Hardy reported that KMYZ-FM (59979) has applied for a composite STL on 994.130 mHz from the Remington Building to the transmitter in Oneta. They will discontinue discrete operations on 948.875/ 949.125 mHz.

KMMY-FM (35141) is operating an unlicensed relay STL from Cityplex to 3rd and Broadway in Muskogee on 944.5 mHz, this STL has been in operation for several years. KMMY-FM was notified of the unlicensed operation in October 2002 but as of 2/25/2003 no application has been filed. 

KYAL-AM (35974) is operating an unlicensed STL from Cityplex to Frankoma Road - Sapulpa on 945.5 mHz, this STL has been in operation for about eight years. KYAL-AM was notified of the unlicensed operation in October 2002 but as of 2/25/2003 no application has been filed. 

KXOJ-FM (35976) is operating an unauthorized STL from Cityplex to North of Sapulpa on 947.0 mHz, KXOJ-FM has a current license on 947.0 mHz (WHA963) to operate from Frankoma Road to North of Sapulpa. The Cityplex STL has been in operation for about eight years. KXOJ-FM has been notified of the unauthorized operation in October of 2002 but as of 2/25/2003 no modification application has been filed. 

KCXR-FM (64514) is operating an unlicensed STL from Cityplex to Springhill near Taft on 945.0 mHz, KCXR-FM was operating on 946.5 mHz and was causing harmful interference to KXBL-FM (68331). KCXR-FM then moved to 947.875 mHz but was receiving interference from KJSR-FM operating on 948.0 mHz .Richard  suggested they move to 945.0 mHz and contact KCFO-AM to check for harmful interference. Other than obtaining the database from him and receiving the suggestion to try 945.0 mHz; KCXR-FM did not include Richard in the selection process and did not notify him or anyone else of the selected frequency, he has found the STL by independent monitoring of the band. AS of 2/25/2003 KCXR-FM has not filed an application for 945.0 mHz

Frequency Coordination, above 1 GHz: 

Larry Miller reported that there was a 2 gHz usage meeting on February 2, 2003. Representatives from KOKI- Sonny Hollingshead, KJRH- Dale Vennes, KOTV- Gerald Weaver, 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.

The above was provided by Gerald Weaver. 

KOTV is applying for use of 13 gHz channels A08, A12, A16, A17, A19,and A20. 

KTUL will be going on the air testing it’s digital transmitter in late March. KTUL’s digital channel will be channel 10 VHF.

Membership Report: 
Nothing new reported. 

Secretary’s Report: 
None. 

Web and Internet Report: 
Gerald Weaver and Ron Stearnes reported nothing new.

EAS Report: 

Roger Herring that the next monthly test will be March 4th at 11:15 am.

The last Amber Test- Oklahoma City had major problems with the CEM codes causing confusion.

Roger suggested that if your not on the EAS e-mail list to go to http://okeas.org and get on the e-mail list for updates.

The new Amber Alert EAS code is CAE and your EAS unit will need to be updated with this and the other new EAS codes. Check with your manufacturer to see if an update is available.

Internship Committee:

Gerald Weaver and David Shaffer: David reported that KTUL had a good experience with their intern Jose.

Internet Report

No report.

Old Business:

The situation with the Chapter Articles of Incorporations has revealed that  a check with the State of Oklahoma could not find our Articles. The Chapter has copies with filing stamps on it and the matter continues to be investigated. Tax questions are still being investigated. SBE Chapter 56 Sponsors still need to be invoiced.

The OAB Winter Conference registration and seminar information has been e-mailed.

New Business:

Chapter 56 officer elections were held the 2003-2004 officers are:

Chairman- Ray Klotz

Vice Chairman- David Shaffer

Treasurer- Larry Miller

Secretary- Bill Lee

There is traveling NAB Show presented by Larry Bloomfield (www.tech-notes.tv) that will be presented May 13th at 7 pm, OKC SBE chapter has been invited. 

Roger Herring thanked the SBE OAB committee members (Richard Hardy, Brian Egan, Ray Klotz, Dale Vennes, Roger Newton, Gerald Weaver, David Shaffer, Bill Lee, Troy Langham, Ken Ostmo, and Tim Bock). The SBE nomination committee members (Richard Hardy, Jim Hicks, Bill Lee, and Larry Miller)  for their help.

Roger also thanked Digital Resources and MCSi for their continued support of the club.

 

 

 

 

 

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Frequency Coordination Above 1 gHz
Larry Miller

     KTUL is now testing KTUL-DT on vhf channel 10.  The testing is ongoing.  Users of wireless microphones that are using a frequency from 192MHz to 198MHz may experience problems and will need have their systems moved to an unused frequency.

Frequency Coordination Below 1 gHz
Rich Hardy

KMYZ-FM (59979) has applied for a composite STL on 994.130 mHz from the Remington Building to the transmitter in Oneta. They will discontinue discrete operations on 948.875/ 949.125 mHz.

KMMY-FM (35141) is operating an unlicensed relay STL from Cityplex to 3rd and Broadway in Muskogee on 944.5 mHz, this STL has been in operation for several years. KMMY-FM was notified of the unlicensed operation in October 2002 but as of 2/25/2003 no application has been filed. 

KYAL-AM (35974) is operating an unlicensed STL from Cityplex to Frankoma Road - Sapulpa on 945.5 mHz, this STL has been in operation for about eight years. KYAL-AM was notified of the unlicensed operation in October 2002 but as of 2/25/2003 no application has been filed. 

KXOJ-FM (35976) is operating an unauthorized STL from Cityplex to North of Sapulpa on 947.0 mHz, KXOJ-FM has a current license on 947.0 mHz (WHA963) to operate from Frankoma Road to North of Sapulpa. The Cityplex STL has been in operation for about eight years. KXOJ-FM has been notified of the unauthorized operation in October of 2002 but as of 2/25/2003 no modification application has been filed. 

KCXR-FM (64514) is operating an unlicensed STL from Cityplex to Springhill near Taft on 945.0 mHz, KCXR-FM was operating on 946.5 mHz and was causing harmful interference to KXBL-FM (68331). KCXR-FM then moved to 947.875 mHz but was receiving interference from KJSR-FM operating on 948.0 mHz .Richard  suggested they move to 945.0 mHz and contact KCFO-AM to check for harmful interference. Other than obtaining the database from him and receiving the suggestion to try 945.0 mHz; KCXR-FM did not include Richard in the selection process and did not notify him or anyone else of the selected frequency, he has found the STL by independent monitoring of the band. AS of 2/25/2003 KCXR-FM has not filed an application for 945.0 mHz

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

February 25th  Program

 

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