SBE 56 Chapter Chairman Don Dobbs called the Meeting to order.  Don asked everyone present to introduce himself or herself. 

Reports:
Minutes as amended due to a typographical error ($4,413.69 not 44,413.69) on the Chapter Website were approved by voice vote.

Treasurers Report:
Larry Miller reported that the Chapter Checking Account Balance last month was $4,413.19 on September 25, 2001.

Expenses of $0.00 for September newsletter expenses.  Deposit of $0.00  Leaving an account balance $4,413.19 as of today, October 23, 2001. 

Frequency Coordination Report:
Above 1 GHz:

Larry Miller reported no new activity. 

Below 1 GHz:

Rich Hardy reported no new activity.  He reports that during the golf match there was some interference, but was unable to determine cause.

Certification Report:

Jim Bowles reported that there is one member about to take a test (the exact date is yet to be determined in November 9 to 19 this session is now closed).

February 8-18, 2002, Local Chapters, 12/ 28/ 2001 - Is the next scheduled Certification session.

 

Internet Report:

Roger Herring reported that a ENG Safety link is being established to Mark Bells website.

 

EAS Report:

Roger Herring reported that EAS testing is back to normal, last months test processed normally.

 

New Business:

Roger Herring proposed spending $125.00 annually for a ENG Memo by Mark Bell that could be posted to the Chapter 56 website for members education.  The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The OAB winter conference agenda was also discussed by Roger Herring along with Don Dobbs (who mentioned that Carl Smith is seeking topics and has scheduled a meeting with Don, Roger, and the OKC Chapter) he is still seeking suggestions about conference topics.

Don Dobbs also mentioned the SBE 2 day certification program for Networking certification as a possible part of the Agenda.

 

Old Business:

None

Today’s Program:

    Triveni Digital presented information about PSIP (Nandhu Nandhakumar- V.P. of Engineering and CTO).  Nandhu reviewed what PSIP is and its importance in ATSC Transmission and Reception.
    Dallas Davidson (Eastern Region Sales Manager) demonstrated their Streamscope product for analyzing the ATSC MPEG II stream, also they mentioned the family of products by Triveni Digital to diagnose, enhance and build elements of the MPEG II stream.
    Dekocast uses a Targa 3200 Video Card and has integral Deko CG, DVE effects, Audio Mixer, and a option for a Server/ Clip Player. A key output {November 1} is available as a option, as well as a Bypass Option {November 1} It has Automation interfaces already include Philips, Sundance, Chyron III protocols, others are in development.  There is approximately 200 deployed.  It has EAS capability, GPI triggers, and much more.
    Single Channel starts at $25,000.00; $32,500.00 for Dual Channel; Clip Player $7,000.00; Bypass Option $2,000.00; Caps [Cell Animation capability] $1,500.00

 Frequency Coordination Above 1 gHz
Larry Miller

    No new activity reported.

Frequency Coordination Below 1 gHz
Rich Hardy

No new activity reported.

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Education Committee
Jim Bowles

 If you are interested in taking a Certification Exam, deadline for signing up is December 28, 2001.  See Jim!

CERTIFICATION EXAM DATES FOR 2002
The SBE Certification Committee has established exam dates for 2002. Check the list below for the exam period that is best for you. For more information about SBE Certification, see SBE 56 Certification Chair Jim Bowles or contact Linda Godby, Certification Director at the SBE National Office at (317) 846-9000 or lgodby@sbe.org.

The ATSC Seminar on PSIP scheduled for October 23 and 24, 2001  from  8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in St. Louis, has been rescheduled for February 20, and 21, 2002.  For more information visit the ATSC website.

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