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"Any time you see two engineers talking you can bet they are discussing a common problem or some topic that affects the industry."
Heartland Video Systems Inc.
Dan Maki
dmaki@hvs-inc.com
920-893-4204


1311 Pilgrim Rd
Plymouth, WI 53073
www.hvs-inc.com


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John Lynch
Director of Business Development
JohnL@BSWusa.com
 
2237 South 19th Street
Tacoma, WA  98405
Main Line 253.565.2301
Direct 800.231.7058 | Fax 800.231.7055
www.bswusa.com

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Mary Schnelle - U.S. Sales
mary@7bd.com
813-349-2400 Phone
513-476-4474 Mobile

4326 West El Prado Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33629
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About Us

We are SBE Chapter 74 of the Midlands proudly serving Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs and surrounding areas in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.  

All are welcome to attend any SBE Chapter 74 Meetings.

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Nebraska Broadcasters Association 2022 Convention Engineering Sessions on Wednesday August 10th at Embassy Suites, 1040 P St. in Lincoln.
A full day of sessions are planned. We'd love to see you at the NBA Convention Engineering Sessions this year.

Registration deadline is fast approaching. Please register at the link above before July 29th if you plan on attending. If you've already registered, we'll see you there.

8:00 - 8:45 AM - Check-in and Visit Exhibitors/Vendors
 
8:45 - 9:00 AM - SBE Meeting
 
9:00 - 10:00 AM - FCC Regulatory Issues & Updates
Matt McCormick, Fletcher Heald & Hildreth PLC
 
10:00 - 10:15 AM - Break/Vendor Time
 
10:15 - 11:15 AM - AM Diplexing Projects in Omaha and Holdrege
Joshua King, Kintronic Labs
 
11:15 - 11:45 AM - KCRO Turns 100 Years Old, A Journey Through History
Mike Shane
 
11:45 - 12:15 PM - ATSC 3.0 Launches in Omaha, A Behind the Scenes Look
Dale Scherbring, Sinclair Broadcast Group
 
12:15 - 1:30 PM - Lunch
Rosie's Sports Bar & Grill, Courtesy of Broadcast Depot
 
1:30 - 2:30 PM - Post Pandemic Maintenance and Backup Systems
Jeff Welton, Nautel
 
2:30 - 2:45 PM - Break/Vendor Time
 
2:45 - 3:45 PM - History of Broadcasting and Nebraska
David Ostmo, Sinclair Broadcast Group
 
3:45 - 4:15 PM - OConsortium Technology Tour
Jim Ocon, Ocon Solutions Company

Click here for a printable schedule. For hotel information, click here.


Mentors are needed for the SBE Mentor Program, Apply Now.
 
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SBE74 Newsletter sponsorships are available to interested businesses, organizations or individuals
for the low annual fee of $100 or two years for $200. Let us know how you want the posting worded. The newsletter editor reserves the right to edit postings.
 
Contact the Chapter 74 Treasurer Stephen Miller to sign up or renew. 

 Checks should be made out to SBE Chapter 74 
 
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SBE Certification Exam Schedule

Exam Dates Location Application Deadline

 

June 3-13, 2022 Local Chapters Closed
August 5-15, 2022 Local Chapters Closed
November 4-14, 2022 Local Chapters September 9, 2022 
 When you are ready to take an SBE certification exam, please fill out the appropriate application and send it into the SBE National office.
 
To find out more on SBE Certification go here.
 
You may also contact Megan at the national SBE Certification Office:

Certification is an excellent way to learn new skills and move up in your chosen profession!
 
There are many certification levels in radio, TV and Computer Networking.  You are encouraged to study and prepare for these valuable exams. The study software is a good tool to help you know when you are ready for a particular level.
 
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OFFICERS of SBE Chapter 74
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 Chapter Chair
Mark Voris, KVSS-FM
Mark@kvss.com

Frequency Coordinator:
Kevin Faris
kf64358@windstream.net

Chapter Vice Chair
Darrel Sudduth, Retired
ds50206@windstream.net

Chapter Secretary & Newsletter:
Matt Sperling, Nebraska Public Media
msperling@nebraskapublicmedia.org
 
Certification: 
Jim Leedham CPBE/CBNT
jleedham3@cox.net

Chapter Treasurer: 
Stephen Miller
stephenmiller@cox.net

Programs:
Jeff Heins, My Bridge Radio
jlheins@gmail.com
 
Website:
Joe Meldrum, KETV ABC 7
jmeldrum@hearst.com

Social Media:
James Duchesneau, Nebraska OCIO
misterduchesneau@gmail.com
 
Four officers are elected yearly in March.
Committee Chairs are appointed by the Chapter Chair.
 
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SBE MEMBERSHIP
If you wish to become a member of Chapter 74,
Just join the national Society of Broadcast Engineers,
go to www.SBE.org
and click "Join SBE" at the top of the web page.
Or email kjones@sbe.org
Sign up for Midlands Chapter 74.
If someone recruited you, be sure to give them credit in your application.
 
Everyone is welcome to attend SBE74 Chapter meetings  as a guest anytime you wish.
Come and meet fellow broadcast professionals and learn, while you have fun!
There are no local dues, just join national at www.SBE.org  when you are ready.  The benefits are well worth it!
 
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MIDLANDS CHAPTER WEBSITE

Visit the SBE74 website for info on the SBE in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. Including: Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Sioux City and other communities in the region.
 
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The SBE74 NEWSLETTERS
are sent to members of the Midlands Chapter, as well as sponsors and friends who wish to know what the Chapter is doing.
 
If this message is forwarded to you and  you wish to sign up for regular emails,
go to www.sbe74.org and fill out the MailChimp fields on the site.  You will need to respond to a confirmation email.  
 
If you wish to be removed from this email list, know of any email addresses to add, would like to offer a short article, or have any corrections send an email to the Chapter Chair (see above.)
 
Thanks for participating in the Society of Broadcast Engineers
and Chapter 74!