A personal “thank you” to all who joined us for the SBE16 Summer Picnic on Vashon Island at the KIRO-AM Transmitter Site. Okay, KIRO’s transmitter site is on Maury Island… Many thanks to Steve Allen and all the staff at…
Looking Forward – August
Dave Ratener – Engineer of the Year
Dave Ratener, CPBE, CBNT, has been selected by the SBE Seattle Chapter 16 as Engineer of the Year for 2025. He is a long-time member of Chapter 16 and has served on the Chapter’s board of Directors. He is…
Madison Batt in Memoriam
Madison Batt, a long-time tower engineer and SBE supporter, passed away in Edmonds on May 8th. From his wife Jan: “Sad News Today, Matt passed away peacefully at 12:57 pm, May 8th, at Rose Courte Memory Care with hospice. Our…
Nick Winter Remembered
Our friend and broadcast engineer Nick Winter passed away on March 9th, 2025. He is well remembered by his broadcast friends and hams worldwide. A Celebration of Life for Nick will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 1:00 p.m.…
March Luncheon Report
The March 11 luncheon of SBE Chapter 16 featured Gary Adams of Black Magic Design. Gary demonstrated some of the latest Black Magic SMPTE 2110 IP Video gear at the Davita Café in Federal Way. Senior Product Specialist on broadcast…