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Engineering Updates
2024 National EAS Test
ETRS Form One Due
While there are no plans for a National EAS Test in 2024, the FCC is still requiring all EAS participants to complete the ETRS Form One by October 4th. This includes all radio, TV, and cable operators, with limited exceptions.
More details and a link to the ETRS site are available here.
Indoor Production Lighting for Broadcast Engineers
The role of the broadcast engineer is changing in broadcast productions and a growing expectation of the engineer is to provide the lighting direction and maintenance. This four-part course is designed to elevate the engineer’s knowledge of lighting and how to execute effective lighting in indoor broadcast spaces.
Register for the webinar here.
Become SBE Certified
From the certified operator to the Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer, the SBE has a certification for every broadcast engineer and technician. Information about certification levels is available here.
The next application deadline to register for a certification test is September 6, 2024. An application is available here.
IMPORTANT DATES
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November
Nov 10 – SBE HF Hamnet
Nov 12 – Oklahoma EAS RMT @ 11:15am
Nov 14 – Webinar: Indoor Production Lighting Module 4
Nov 19 – SBE 56 Chapter Meeting @ OETA
Nov 28 – Thanksgiving Day
Nov 28 – SBE VHF/UHF Hamnet
December
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
How can I get involved?
The chapter holds monthly meetings in-person at the OETA studios in downtown Tulsa, and virtually via Zoom, at noon on the 4th Tuesday of each month (January thru November).
I’d like to recommend a presentation from a vendor. How do I do that?
Reach out to a chapter officer with your suggestion, and if it meets the chapter goals, we will work to add it to our planned schedule.
What do you discuss at your meetings?
Chapter meetings contain monthly reports on membership, certification, frequency coordination, and other chapter business. We also invite a special presenter to discuss a topic or service. We occasionally tour places of interest (past examples: The Tulsa National Weather Service office, The Church Recording Studio).
Do I have to pay to attend?
We welcome all industry professionals to our chapter meetings. SBE membership is preferred, but not required, to attend the monthly chapter meetings. Chapter meetings are free, but SBE webinars require a per-webinar fee or SBE MemberPLUS membership.
Do you have online meeting options?
We are now hosting meetings in a hybrid in-person/online environment using Zoom Meetings. You will need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device to participate. Meeting links are sent in the monthly meeting announcement emails, and may also be found on the meetings page of this website.
Still have questions?
We’re always here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need additional information.