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Society of Broadcast Engineers Monthly Newsletter on Career Advancement         October 2010
Issue Highlights
Did you know?
Are you certified?
Educational Opportunities
CBTE and CSTE - Suggested Reference Books
Education Spotlight - Upcoming Ennes Workshops
On the Horizon
October
2        Audio A-Z - Atlanta
26-28 SBE National Meeting with
 
November
5-15 SBE Exams
10    New England Ennes         
        Workshop
 
Did you know?
You can watch the annual SBE Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Visit the SBE Website the week of the meeting for details.

Contact Information

 
John L. Poray, CAE
Executive Director
 
Certification Director
 
Education Director
Are you certified?
Take advantage of the SBE Certified logo that you can use to display on your business cards, letterhead, email signature or resume.
 
Certification Pins are available for sale to display your SBE Certifications.
 
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Please email the Certification Director, Megan Clappe mclappe@sbe.org with any questions.  
 
Educational Opportunities
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CBTE and CSTE - Suggested Reference Books
The SBE National Certification Committee has put together a list of Suggested Reference books that may be helpful in studying for the exam. Everyone's skill set and knowledge is different so the SBE National Certification Committee does not recommend specific books.
 
Below are only a couple of options from the Suggested References for Engineering Level Certifications
 
Some of theses books can be purchased through the SBE Bookstore (SBE Members receive a discount).

Standard Handbook of Video & Television Engineering by Jerry Whitaker, CPBE, and Blair Benson

This comprehensive reference covers a broad range of video and television technology - with an emphasis on practical applications. This book covers DTV systems, standards and implementation; DSP systems and applications; video signal switching, routing and processing and more. It also includes a CD-ROM full of standards, in-depth technical material and high-resolution test images.   
 
Video Engineering, 3rd Edition  by Arch C. Luther and Andrew F. Inglis
Fine-tune your skills to meet today's digital video challenges. The all-new Third Edition of Video Engineering, by Arch Luther and Andrew Inglis, gives you instant access to formats, standards and technology for capturing, storing, editing, transmitting and reproducing all kinds of video. From cutting-edge digital postproduction technology to streaming video on the Internet, this desktop database of essential video knowledge puts your professional career in high gear!  
 
Digital Television Fundamentals, 2nd edition by Michael Robin and Michel Poulin
This book is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated introduction to all major digital television technologies. It features material on the DTV standard and how it affects broadcasting equipment and operations. It focuses on the importance of relevant SMPTE and CCIR-ITU standards and looks at digital/analog equipment compatibility issues.
 
NAB Engineering Handbook, 10th edition  
various authors and contributors

 

To view the entire list of the SBE suggested references please visit the SBE website, or contact the Certification Director Megan Clappe for more information. 
 
Upcoming Ennes Workshops in San Diego and New England 
This full day, affordable program provides relevant continuing education to broadcast engineers.  
 
San Diego Ennes Workshop Human
Thank you to SBE Chapter 36 for hosting this workshop.
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010 ~ 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Price: Members-$35 ~ Non-Members-$45 ~ Students-$25
 
Topics include: 
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"Great presenters, organization and schedule - learned tons"
Dallas Ennes Workshop Attendee, September 25, 2010 
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New England Ennes Workshop
Thank you to SBE Chapter 11 for hosting this workshop.