The October SBE Luncheon for Seattle Chapter 16 will be on the 13th at noon at the Round Table Pizza in Federal Way. Our featured speaker via Zoom will be Cory Edwards, Sales Manager for Dielectric antenna and signal-transmission solutions. …
The FCC’s new cybersecurity rules published in the Federal Register in June, 2026 mandate the following standards for EAS Equipment and take effect on September 29, 2026: Key Password Requirements: Length: Passwords must be at least 15 characters long.…
Kevin White, a well-known Northwest broadcast engineer, passed away unexpectedly on July 24. Kevin managed technical operations for Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB). He was responsible for technical operations, transmission systems, and engineering support for Washington State public radio and television.…
Jon Kasprick has announced the election results for the SBE Chapter 16 Board for the 2025-2026 term. Jon managed the election through the online Election Runner this year. With the ballots counted, the new Board is as follows. Chair: …
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The Seattle Chapter of SBE is thrilled to announce that a SBE ENNIS WORKSHOP is coming to town! You do not have to be a member to attend. If you are a member, you will receive continuing education…
Our presenter for the May 12 chapter luncheon was Dustin Vance of Broadcast Electronics. The meeting was held at the Davita Café in Federal Way. Dustin talked about BE’s revolutionary AM transmitter line introduced at NAB 2026, describing the innovative…
Salem Media Group, the nation’s leading media company specializing in Christian and conservative content, awarded Alex Brewster the Most Valuable People (MVP) award for October 2025. Alex is the Chief Engineer for Salem Media Seattle Cluster, KGNW and KKOL, and…
The November Chapter Luncheon was held on Tuesday, November 11, and featured a tour of the recently rebuilt studios of KNKX-FM, located at Seattle Studios. BSW provided a free lunch. At this month’s Chapter meeting, Seattle-based systems designer Erik Utter…
Allan Freedman, a longtime SBE Chapter 16 member, passed away on September 18. His wife, Jean Hantid, shared the following thoughts and memories. Allan Freedman was a vibrant, inspiring soul who brought light and laughter to everyone he met. Even…
The SBE 2025 Annual Chapter 16 picnic was held at the historic KIRO-AM transmitter site on Vashon Island on Saturday, July 21st. Festivities began at noon with hot dogs and hamburgers, with all the traditional picnic accompaniments. Food for the…