Who are we?

The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) consists of a group of dedicated radio and television engineers who have banded together for their mutual benefit. 

The first organizational meeting was held at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago in April 5, 1964 during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention. From a nucleus of approximately 325 Charter Members the organization has grown to more than 5,600 members today.

What do we do?

Certification:

• The SBE administers the certification program for engineers who pass the appropriate test.
    NOTE you do not have to be a member to become certified.

• Broadcast certification is a great help to employers to understand the qualifications of engineers who apply.

• Broadcast Certification  has become the standard of the industry by witch engineers are judged.

• For more information on Certification go to Certification.

Frequency Coordination:

• The SBE keeps a database of who is using the different broadcast auxiliary frequencies. This prevents users from interfering with each other across the United States.

Monthly Meetings:

• Chapter 74 has a luncheon meeting on the last Wednesday of every month.

• A typical agenda for one of these meetings is, lunch and discussion, short business meeting, Guest speaker or demonstration, more discussion.

Help each Other:

• Any time you see two engineers talking you can bet they are discussing a common problem or some topic that effects the industry. Sometimes they physically help each other.

Conventions:

• Every year several chapters band together and sponsor a regional convention where timely topics are discussed, manufacturers display their latest wares and engineers have a chance to meet their peers and discuss common problems.

Professional Development:

• Through the Certification Program, Monthly Meetings, Conventions, Personal contact with other engineers, etc, the SBE helps with the Personal and Professional Development of engineers.

Gale A. Totten,  CPBE
Charter Member #308

First published January 21, 2003
Revised May 9, 2003