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Society of Broadcast Engineers Monthly Newsletter on Career Advancement                June 2010
Issue Highlights
Did you know?
What does SBE Certification mean to you?
Exam Deadline - Extended
Current Educational Opportunities
SBE CertPreview for exam preparation
Still Time to Register - Webinar on Maximizing HD and 1080p/60 Cable Performance
On the Horizon
June
15    Maximizing HD and     
        1080p/60 Cable 
        Performance
 
July
        Leadership Dev't Course 
        Broadcasting
Did you know?
There were 13 jobs submitted to JobsOnline last week, and 38 jobs submitted during the month of May.
What does SBE Certification mean to you?
Mark Simpson, CPBE, AMD, CBNT
By Mark Simpson, CPBE, AMD, CBNT
Director of Engineering/MIS
KIIM/KHYT/KSZR/KTUC/KCUB
SBE Board of Directors
SBE Chapter 9, Tucson, AZ
 

To me SBE certification means that I am keeping up with technology and standards that are set by leaders in our industry. My goal is to stay current with all certifications that are applicable to my job requirements.

 

What does certification mean people that interact with me?

 

It means that I have taken the extra step to prove that I am fully capable of dealing with any situation in my field because I have met the criteria that has been set for the various certifications that I hold.  
     
If you have a story about what SBE certification means to you, please email the Certification Director, Megan Clappe.

Contact Information

 
John L. Poray, CAE
Executive Director
 
Certification Director
 
Education Director
AUGUST EXAM DEADLINE - EXTENDED
Deadline Extended - The August exam deadline has been extended to June 14th. If you would like to take an SBE Certification exam, there is your opportunity. Fill out and send in an application by the June 14th deadline and you will be scheduled during the August 6-16th exam session.
 
Two for ONE - Particpate in an SBE Education Program and earn credit towards your recertification.
 
Wear your SBE Certification - If you currently hold an SBE Certification, you can purchase a corresponding SBE Certification Pin. The pin costs $12 each and is a great way to show what you have worked hard to accomplish.
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Current Educational Opportunities
Webinars by SBE 
  
On-Demand Webinars  
RF Safety Course on-demand for a limited time!
 
 
Live Webinars
Maximizing HD & 1080p/60 Cable Performance
June 15 - 2pm                                   SBE Members - $29  
More Info                      Register Now
 
July 13 - 2pm                                    SBE Members - $29     
More Info                      Register Now
 
Ennes Workshops
Where else can you learn so much and get fed for $35 or less!?
  
Nashville, Tennessee - Friday, August 20
hosted by SBE Chapter 103 and the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters 
 
Dallas, Texas - Saturday, September 25
hosted by SBE Chapter 67
 
San Diego, California - Saturday, October 16
hosted by SBE Chapter 36
 
Worcester, Massachusetts - Wednesday, November 10
hosted by SBE Chapter 11, in conjunction with the New England Broadcast and Cable Expo
 
Leadership Development Course
Date: Tuesday - Thursday, August 3-5
Location: Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
               246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone: (770) 394-6500
Room Rate: $109 / night
                  To make your room reservation online, click here
 
This interactive, three-day course geared specifically to broadcast engineers includes the following subjects:  
  • Understanding the Dynamics of Leadership
  • CAPS Study: Discover Your Leadership Behavioral Style
  • Communication
  • Effective Motivation Techniques
  • Building Winning Teams
  • Responsible Management
  • and more
More Info                          Register Now  
 
SBE University
Check out the newest course on
Computer Networking for Broadcast Engineers
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SBE CertPreview for exam preparation
If you are taking or thinking about taking an SBE Certification exam, consider using the SBE CertPreview to aid in your exam preparation. 
 
The SBE CertPreview is the only product endorsed by the SBE
Lean more about SBE CertPreview
SBE CertPreview
National Certification Committee as a way of studying for SBE Certification exams.
 
The SBE CertPreview will take you through a 50 multiple choice question exam and allow you to revisit your answers before you score the sample test exam.
 
Once you have scored the sample test you will be given a breakdown percentage of categories. You will also have the ability to go back to the questions contained within your sample test to see the correct answer.
 
You can take mulitple sample tests and each time you will have a new mixture of questions. The software was designed to give examinees an idea of what to expect on SBE Certification exams.
 
The SBE CertPreview is available for PC and Mac users and can be downloaded and installed onto your computer or you can purchase the CD to install later.
 
The sample tests are $29 each for the download and $33 each (+$3 s/h) for the CD.
 
You may order online or contact the SBE office to order the SBE CertPreview.
 
Please visit the SBE website or contact the Certification Director, Megan Clappe, for more information.
Education Spotlight - Still Time to Register!
MaximizeMaximizing HD and 1080p/60 Cable Performance
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Price: Members - $29; Non-Members - $45
 
Catch Steve Lampen's most popular presentation no matter where you are (as long as you have the Internet!) for only $29.
 
How can you judge cable quality? This webinar will review how digital video cable is designed and manufactured, and how installing it can affect the performance of the system. All of these factors can be determined by understanding and measuring return loss. Included is an analysis of cable "characteristic impedance" with installation guidelines and suggested test procedures to maximize performance.
 
Who Should Attend
Anyone involved with making HD and 1080p/60 "3gig" systems work should attend this webinar, including:
  • Video professionals
  • Video-for-film professionals
  • Broadcast engineers
  • HD installers
  • HD system integrators
  • HD designers
  • HD consultants
About Your Instructor
Steve Lampen, CBRE 
Multimedia Technology Manager
Belden
Steve Lampen has worked for Belden for nineteen years and is currently Multimedia Technology Manager. Prior to Belden, Lampen had an extensive career in radio broadcast engineering and installation, film production, and electronic distribution. Lampen holds an FCC Lifetime General License (formerly a First Class FCC License) and is an SBE Certified Radio Broadcast Engineer. On the data side he is a BICSI Registered Communication Distribution Designer. His latest book, "The Audio-Video Cable Installer's Pocket Guide" is published by McGraw-Hill. His column "Wired for Sound" appears in Radio World Magazine.