Drawing from his experience as a chief engineer, and in writing Radio World’s popular Workbench column, John Bisset will lead engineers through a series of inspections and tasks to prepare your site for warmer weather. Along the way, he will offer some engineering nuggets to improve your maintenance efficiency as well.

AM Directional Antenna Modeling, May 10, 2012 ∙ 2-5 p.m. ET

Presenter: Cris Alexander, CPBE, AMD, DRB

SBE Members: $79; Non-Members: $99

This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the modeling process, including base impedance matrix and sample system calibration measurements, model construction / calibration and derivation of operating parameters from the calibrated model. The FCC requirements for moment-method license applications will also be discussed.

SBE RF Safety Course, May 24, 2012 ∙ 2:30-5:45 p.m. ET

Presenter: Richard Strickland, RF Safety Solutions

SBE Members: $85; Non-Members: $125

The course is designed for broadcast station personnel, including chief and assistant chief engineers, transmitter site engineers, ENG and SNG maintenance personnel and management that need to have an understanding of RF safety issues and regulations.

IPv6 for Broadcasters, July 11, 2012 ∙ 2-3:30 p.m. ET

Presenter: Wayne Pecena, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, DRB, CBNT

SBE Members: $49 ; Non-Members: $69

In order to keep up with the competition, broadcasters need to know more about IPv6, particularly as they are considering how their customers are increasingly turning to the Internet to get various content. This webinar will focus on IPv6 background, the current state of the industry, IPv6 technology basics (terminology focus), and expand on the technical details of implementation.

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The Nuts and Bolts of the FCC FM Allocation Procedures Length: 85 minutes

Presenter: Doug Vernier, CPBE

SBE Members: $49; Non-Members: $69

This webinar will be useful to station engineers and managers in the process of understanding FM allocation and why their licenses limit transmission power and tower height, and what they can do to improve coverage over the population they reach.

Chief Operator Responsibilities - What should I be doing? Length: 110 minutes

Presenter: Dennis Baldridge, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, DRB, CBNT

SBE Members: $49; Non-Members: $69

The licensee of each AM, FM, TV or Class A TV broadcast station must designate a person to serve as the station's chief operator (FCC Rules 73.1870). Depending on the type of facilities, there are varying requirements as to who this person may be and their responsibilities. This training will cover the responsibilities of the Designated Chief Operator and the duties necessary to fulfill this position.

Streaming Radio: a Tutorial for Broadcasters Length: 60 minutes

Presenter: Christopher Tarr, CSRE, DRB, CBNT

SBE Members: $39; Non-Members: $59

Streaming radio stations today is far more complicated than in the past. Whether you are considering streaming for the first time, or looking to upgrade your streaming product, Chris Tarr will take you through all the things you need to consider, from choosing a streaming provider, sending metadata, royalty payments, service for mobile devices and more.

ATSC Mobile DTV Length: 100 minutes

Presenters: Wayne Bretl, Rich Chernock, Jay Adrick
SBE Members: $39; Non-Members: $59

The first portion of the webinar introduces the layered structure of the ATSC Mobile DTV System, and then describes how enhancements to the ATSC 8-VSB physical layer provide robust reception under mobile conditions, and how a variable part of the data in the ATSC channel can be allocated for mobile use. The use of IP transport in ATSC Mobile DTV for both streaming and file content is also explained. The last portion of the webinar provides an overview of the equipment utilized to originate and transmit ATSC Mobile DTV services.

Creative Strategies for Translators and Boosters Length: 85 minutes

Presenter: Doug Vernier, CPBE

SBE Members: $49; Non-Members: $69
Referencing real life examples of creative translators and boosters now on the air, attendees will hear about how AM day stations can be programmed at night by using fill-in translator, translator location hopping move-ins to larger populations and translators with HD2 or HD3 primary signal inputs. Basic translator rules for NCE and commercial frequencies will be covered, in addition to how operators can optimize translator coverage.

Free! EAS Update for Broadcasters Length: 65 minutes

Presenter: Ralph Beaver, CBT

SBE Members: FREE; Non-Members: FREE

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for making it possible to offer this webinar at no cost you.

This webinar, which took place August 19, 2010, provides an update on EAS and the move to Version 1.2 of CAP, and reviews what we know at this time, what we don't know, and what broadcasters can do to prepare.

Event Frequency Coordination, 2-part Length: 90 minutes each

Presenter: Ralph Beaver, CBT

SBE Members: $99; Non-Members: $139
This two-part webinar series embarks on event frequency coordination from beginning to end. This includes understanding the importance of coordination, where to get wireless channels, and the types of users. The FCC rules and regulations as they pertain to frequency coordination will also be reviewed. Details related to both technical and non-technical aspects of coordination are also examined, including how to communicate with the media, finding users, how to find a coordinator in other cities, and the step-by-step technical process of coordination.

FCC Self-Inspection Checklist Length: 105 minutes

Presenter: Dennis Baldridge, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, DRB, CBNT

SBE Members: $39; Non-Members: $55
This webinar covers the purpose, scope and limitations of the self inspection checklist. It also addresses the technical and non-technical aspects, as well as the public inspection file, antenna structures, the Emergency Alert System and more.

Human Factors in Broadcasting Length: 130 minutes

Presenter: James McTigue

SBE Members: $39; Non-Members: $55
This webinar provides an introduction to Human Factors as it relates to the field of broadcast engineering. Learn about the physical and cognitive limitations of humans and how costly it can be for broadcast engineers and their companies to ignore human factors. In addition, learn how to become a better judge of proposed benefits of products and services that use “Ergonomics” as part of the selling points. Lastly, gain an understanding of how to increase workflow, reduce costly errors and increase productivity in your workplace.

KREX - the Real World of Disaster Recovery Length: 75 minutes

Presenter: Skip Erickson

SBE Members: FREE; Non-Members: $39

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For most engineers, the Disaster Recovery Plan is a file on their hard drive that is a rarely updated and sketchy plan on what should be done if the station is destroyed. Find out what real world lessons in disaster planning were learned when the CBS and Fox affiliate in Grand Junction, Colorado burned completely to the ground and the Super Bowl was just two weeks away.

Leadership Development Series Length: 75 minutes each

1) The Function and Nature of Leadership

2) Communication

3) Motivation

Presenter: Rodney Vandeveer, SBE Leadership Development Course Instructor

SBE Members: $45; Non-Members: $59
This series provides an introduction to leadership, and will explore basic principles of leadership, how effective communication can dramatically increase efficiency and employee satisfaction, and how motivation plays an essential part in employee commitment.

Managing a Project and Outside Contractors for Success Length: 90 minutes

Presenter: John Luff, 2010 SBE Engineer of the Year

SBE Members: $59; Non-Members: $79
The nature of our business is wrapped around change. One of these types of change occurs when stations face major projects that can be disruptive, yet fulfilling for those involved. This significant change causes stress unless a carefully designed structure is wrapped around the work. This webinar will help attendees learn the roles and responsibilities of those involved in planning and executing a capital project. Emphasis is placed on the roles and responsibilities of the station, consultants, and system integrators.

Mathematics of Reliability Length: 60 minutes

Presenter: Fred Baumgartner, CPBE, CBNT

SBE Members: $39; Non-Members: $59
For every engineer who has ever been asked to plan their next outage, or knew intuitively that they really needed to budget a spare, this tutorial covers how to apply the statistical analysis of system availability to the design, operation, and budgeting of a broadcast facility.

Maximizing HD and 1080p/60 Cable Performance Length: 120 minutes

Presenter: Steve Lampen, CBRE

SBE Members: $39; Non-Members: $59
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.

Networking Technology for Broadcast Engineers Length: 120 minutes each

Presenter: Wayne Pecena, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, DRB, CBNT

SBE Members: $98; Non-Members: $158

Webinar 1 -TCP/IP & UDP Fundamentals, IP Addressing - IPv4 focused

Webinar 2 - IPv6 Fundamentals, Switching and Routing, QoS Basics, Controlling Traffic and Security Concerns

This introduction- to intermediate- level series of 2 webinars focuses on TCP/IP based networking fundamentals in an Ethernet environment. Topics to be covered include TCP/IP and UDP Fundamentals, IP Addressing, Sub-netting Basics, an Introduction to IPv6, Switching Fundamentals, VLAN Use, Routing Fundamentals, Quality of Services (QoS) Basics, and Networking Security Concerns.

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Overview of Webinars

The Society of Broadcast Engineers is pleased to bring you Webinars by SBE. Webinars by SBE consists of online seminars on subjects of interest to broadcast engineers. You can view the webinar live, or choose to view it from the archives on our website.

Why sign up for a webinar?

There are several reasons why webinars are beneficial:

Time Efficient - Gain immediate information in a short span of time
Cost Efficient - When you can’t afford the cost of travel or time away from work
Convenient - View a recorded webinar anytime, day or night

What is the format of a webinar?

Each webinar typically lasts 60-90 minutes (some last up to three hours). A presentation is shown over the Internet and audio is heard through VoIP on your computer or by telephone through a phone conference. Participants of the live webinar can ask questions of the instructor, and receive a link to the recording for future viewing.

Can questions be asked during the live webinar?

Yes, during the live webinar there is a chat box where you may send the instructor(s) questions.

What are the system requirements to participate in or view a webinar?

Before registering for a webinar, verify that your computer meets the requirements to fully participate in the meeting:

PC or Mac
Internet Explorer 7.0 or later, Safari or Firefox
At least 800x600 screen resolution
Steady Internet connection, 56K or above -some features may require a broadband connection
Working computer speakers (if you are listening to the audio via VoIP)

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What Members are saying about Webinars by SBE

"I cannot tell you how much I appreciated this webinar. Thanks Doug for doing this and providing such useful and important insight on this new "currency" in the fm band."

Participant of the Webinar by SBE on Creative Strategies for Translators and Boosters

"This was my first webinar and well worth the time, thanks!"

Participant of the Webinar by SBE on KREX - The Real World of Disaster Recovery

"This was my first webinar and it went great! Congrats to Mr. Baldridge for his non-stop performance!"

Participant of the Webinar by SBE on Chief Operator Responsibilities

SBE Recertification Credit

The completion of a webinar from Webinars by SBE qualifies for 1 credit, identified under Category I of the Recertification Schedule for SBE Certifications.

How do I register for a webinar?

Click on the webinar of your choice. There will be a link to the SBE registration page for that particular webinar, either live or archived.

If the webinar is archived, you will receive the link to the webinar along with the handouts in an email within a few minutes of completing your online registration so that you can begin viewing the webinar immediately.

Questions?

Contact Kimberly Kissel via email or by phone at (317) 846-9000.

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