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On Wednesday, December 17, 2008, SBE Chapter 85 joined members of SBE Chapter 56 at the OETA studios in Oklahoma City for the first of four DTV Transition phone bank events. The turnout of volunteers was fantastic! Please click here for pictures! The room was filled with the finest engineers in the great state of Oklahoma, it was an impressive sight. The Tulsa contingency was very there en masse! It was an outstanding showing from SBE Chapter 56. SBE Chapter 85 was equally powered up. We had 15 members of SBE Chapter 85 who attended in droves at both the 5:20PM and 10:20PM tests. Vance Harrison, Bill Thrash, Mark Norman and John McCarroll were quite pleased with the manpower. There was literally more engineers than there was phones. Everyone was extremely polite, helpful and eager to help our fellow Oklahoma viewers, it was truly amazing. One of the best benefits, is that it was FUN! One of Four is in the can. The next stop is January 12th-2009. Special Thanks to Vance and Nancy for providing dinner, the OAB is known for their generosity. On hand were: From SBE Chapter 56 the volunteers included Michael Mudd Roger Herring David Shaffer Jeff Stuart Jim Mertins Dan Schiedel Peter DeLesDernier Bill Sherwood Ron Martin Sam Pemberton Bradley Meyers Russell Mills From SBE Chapter 85 the volunteers included Britt Lockhart Bob Scolli Ryan Beam Scott Benton Mike Fields Dennis Orcutt Mark Long Philip Brooks Steve Bottkol Anthony Roby Patrick Roberts Kenneth Boyd Leonard Youngblood Also volunteering their time were Julie Cameron Jack Mills Mark Northcutt Thank you one and all!

Please Join us in Congratulating Mr. Dana Cole.

Dana has become Chapter 85's most recent SBE Certificate holder after being awarded the CEV (Certified Video Engineer). At our December 18th meeting, Dana was presented with a check from the Chester Grubbs Memorial Certification Fund. Dana's professional electronics education Began in 1962 at Keesler AFB(Biloxi), in aircraft navigation systems, then on to Altus AFB for cross-training in fire-control (radar-controlled turret on B-52's). Later Dava became a studio engineer for a small video production studio at the Stillwater Board of Education eventually leading to his current job of working for the State Department of CareerTech as video engineer. Through it all, Dana has exhibited the best qualities of SBE members including receiving his Master's Degree in Telecommunications Management from OSU.

Dana Cole

Please welcome SBE Chapter 85 Member, Gayle Scott.

Gayle Scott is affiliated with The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in Stillwater where she is the Traffic Manager.

Gayle grew up with her dad as the chief engineer in radio and television in Stillwater, Oklahoma, for KSPI, KVRO, and KOSU. She went out with him a few times to the transmitter site, and he let her tag along on a few remotes for the OSU Cowboys football games. She was always intrigued by what he did, little knowing she would one day find herself working in this arena.

Prior to 2000, she was an administrative assistant in Human Resources, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Gayle would drop by the television studio/control room occasionally and visit the guys there. So, they decided if she was going to hang out that they may as well let her in as more of a permanent fixture. So Gayle began working with Educational Technology Resources in January of 2000. As a division, and also in 2000, they were instrumental in planning/developing and implementing the CareerTech Learning Network, a network of online distance education classes utilizing video streaming and sometimes together with some real-time video conferencing. They produce training videos to go along with textbook curriculum that is sold to career and technology education schools and instructors both in-state and out-of-state. In 2004 they began producing a weekly television show, Oklahoma HORIZON, that airs on OETA with subsequent runs on other stations/networks across the state as well as nationally on RFD-TV over DirectTV and Dish Network, the show airs on a travel channel in Europe as well. Since January of 2000, Gayle has been learning television engineering skills and control room operations from her friend, mentor, and Chief Engineer, Dana Cole. Gayle joined SBE Chapter 85 as a way to gain even more knowledge and updates as well as the networking. Gayle says, "I appreciate being accepted as a member and I look forward to getting to know the rest of you."

Gayle Scott

Please welcome SBE Chapter 85 Member, Mr. Dana Cole.

Dana's electronics training began in 1962 at Keesler AFB(Biloxi), in aircraft navigation systems. In 1963 Dana was transferred to Altus AFB to begin his cross-training into fire-control (radar-controlled turret on B-52's). After the Air Force, Dana received his degree in English Education from OSU. However Dana's passion was not in teaching, so he turned his eyes on TV repair and cable maintenance. In 1975 became a studio engineer for a small video production studio at the Stillwater Board of Education. This led Dana to his current job of working for the State Department of CareerTech as video engineer (studio production training and promotional programs).

In 1997, Dana received his Master's degree in telecommunications management from OSU.

In 2004, Dana's organization began production of "Oklahoma Horizon," which provides 52 half-hour shows a year aired on OETA, several cable affiliates, and the RFD channel on satellite. Dana's goal now is to work towards his SBE certifications, beginning with Certified Video Engineer. Once Dana completes that goal, he plans to dredge up some of his old knowledge about radio and radar transmitters, study modern transmitters and antennas and FCC rules, and see if he can tackle the exam for the Certified Broadcast Television Engineer certificate.

Dana Cole

On Wednesday, August 27, 2008, SBE Chapter 85 sponsored the first Ennes Workshop held in Oklahoma City. A grand time was had by all. Please click here for pictures! We had 13 awesome vendors. There were 40 Attendants. There were 8 Instructors and we learned and invested in our careers. Our Special "Thanks" to both John Poray (National Executive Director of SBE, who was indispensable) and to Chriss Scherer (National SBE Immediate Past President) for organizing this event. Many Special "Thank Yous" to Patrick Roberts of SBE Chapter 85, for all his help in setting up the vendor's area and making needed equipment available. To Chuck DePaepe and Britt Lockhart (both SBE Chapter 85 officers) for providing needed equipment available to our speakers. And to Leonard Youngblood for organizing the event.

Please welcome SBE 85 Chapter Member, Bob Snyder. Bob is an assistant engineer with the Bott Radio Network Oklahoma 800 AM and 95.1 FM (KQCV). Bob has been with Bott Radio Network since 2000. Bob was formerly in the office supply repair world for over 30 years. He then went to work for Digital Engineering where he was the service manager. Bob retired in 2000, then shortly thereafter accepted his part-time role with KQCV. Bob is also a Christian school instructor at Harvest Fields Christian school where he teaches both science and history. Bob was trained in the United States Air Force in Ground Radio Repair. We are very pleased to have such a skilled individual join our Chapter.

Bob Snyder

Please welcome SBE 85 Chapter Re-Member, Paul Sublett. Paul serves as the General Manager of Bott Radio Network Oklahoma 800 AM and 95.1 FM (KQCV). A Bott Radio Network team member since 1984, his experience includes Control Room Operator, Account Executive, Operations Manager and Chief Engineer. Paul´s expertise in engineering enabled him to help build several stations across the Midwest. Paul is founder and a member of the Pro-Life Media Coalition in Oklahoma, and is an Awana Leader at his church. Paul is also a former member of SBE Chapter 85 where he held many leadership roles. We are very pleased to have Paul back home.

Paul Sublett

2008 Chapter 56 & 85 Joint Picnic Photo Recap

Guest Presenter - Dan Barton - ALIVE Telecommunications We had an awesome time at the July 23rd SBE Chapter Meeting. Our guest presenter was Mr. Dan Barton with MYAT / ALIVE Telecommunications. Mr. Barton is an IEEE Professional Engineer who currently guides a team of engineers and designers in the ever growing telecommunications marketplace. He has presented papers at key engineering symposiums and authored papers that were published in technical journals. World Broadcast News, Broadcast Engineering Magazine and TV Technology just to name a few. Dan has previously worked for the Andrew Corporation where he was the Lead Antenna System Engineer for the Broadcast products group. Dan studied Electrical Engineering specializing in Electromagnetic Theory, while attending the University of Illinois in Urbana. Mr. Barton is also the President and CEO of ALIVE Telecommunications.

Anthony Roby, Leonard Youngblood and Dan Barton

Chapter 85 has been named the recipient of the Best Frequency Coordination Effort – Dennis Orcutt for the 2007 SBE Awards Program. Congratulations to Mr. Orcutt! Dennis is one of the founding members of SBE Chapter 85 since its inception in the early 1980s and he has served as Frequency Coordinator for our district since 1984 in addition to holding the office of Chapter Chair five times during the late 80s and 90s. Dennis has been a radio engineer since he joined 104.1 KMGL (formerly KOFM) in November of 1975. During his career, Mr. Orcutt has built multiple radio studios and transmitter sites for Renda Broadcasting and Guy Gannett Broadcasting. Dennis has also worked as a contract engineer for years in the 80’s DBA Dennis Orcutt Broadcast Services. Over the years, Mr. Orcutt has been employed by: KLTE 101.9 KKLR 97.7 KZBS 98.9 KKNG 92.5 KOCC 88.9 The past year’s coordination efforts have been with Sooner Sports when collegiate sport networks (ABC, ESPN and FOX) came to Norman, Oklahoma. Dennis also coordinated with ABC ESPN and FOX for OSU sports in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dennis has also cleared and monitored the actions of Wayne Walker from Republic AERO, Inc the sub contractor and test director for OSU University Multispectral Laboratory Ponca City, OK, in their high power test transmissions (that are currently being conducted in Oklahoma). Dennis has frequency coordinated closely with Judy Rice of CP communications for the Women’s softball World Series in North East Oklahoma City. Dennis has demonstrated his generosity, donated his time and personal equipment toward the benefit of others. When hurricane Katrina struck, Dennis packed his truck with radio equipment and headed to Mississippi to assist the American Red Cross in the rescue process. His efforts in Mississippi earned him a prestigious award from the ARRL (Amateur Radio Relay League) for exceptional service during the Katrina Hurricane disaster. Dennis is an awesome and unassuming individual. Dennis enjoys a great reputation in this market for both his unwavering conduct and exceptional skills. He is truly deserved of this great honor. Leonard Youngblood-CTO, SBE Chapter 85 Chair

Dennis Orcutt

Please welcome SBE 85 Chapter Member, Philip Brooks. Philip Brooks has been with KOPX-ION Media Networks for the past five years. Philip has worked in all of the departments of broadcasting. Philip began his broadcasting career with just a little bit of knowledge and a hunger for television. Philip came into broadcasting from the retail world, for many years he was not happy and I did not know why. He had always had a small interest in the industry and knew where he needed to be. Philip recognizes this great opportunity and plans to extend his knowledge in all areas of engineering, business and digital technology equipment to move forward towards his career goals. Philip has gone through a five year process and has elevated to the Station Operations Manager for KOPX. Congratulations!

Philip Brooks

Guest Presenter - Tim Bealor - Broadcast Electronics

We had an outstanding time at the May 28th SBE Chapter Meeting. Our guest presenter was Mr. Bealor with Broadcast Electronics. Mr. Bealor joined Broadcast Electronics in 1975 after serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. Tim has served in various positions with BE from Production Testing, Product Management including Customer Service. Mr. Bealor is currently the BE Vice-President of RF Products. Tim gave an excellent presentation on HD radio.

Tim Bealor

Please welcome SBE Chapter 85 Member, Mark Long. Mark graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2003 with a B.A. in film and a minor in journalism. While at OU, Mark was the assistant to professor in broadcast electronic media and a network technologist. Mark is currently employed with KOPX (Ion Media) as an On-Air Technician. Before joining KOPX, Mark was employed with the Family Broadcast Group Incorporated (KSBI) also as an On-Air Technician. Mark is a national member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) where he has been certified as a Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT). He also holds a F.C.C. Amateur General License. His Memberships include: -Society of Broadcast Engineers (the important one) -National Press Photographers Association -American Radio Relay League. -Edmond Amateur Radio Society. -Oklahoma City Citizens Emergency Response Team. His Hobbies include: -Local area storm spotting. -Coordinator of mobile communications trailer in disaster relief. -Involvement with area ham nets: OCAPA, MORI, ELMER, EARS. -Participant in HF nets and ham holidays. -30 years with a summer camp as technology and assistant on-site director. -Volunteer for first responder organizations from the OHP and OCPD. -Theatre organ enthusiast and supporter of the craft. (now that's a new one) Mark's personal Goals: To gain experience and eventually work toward higher SBE certifications and work in SNG and ENG remote productions.(very worthy goals). Welcome aboard!

Mark Long

Please welcome SBE 85 Chapter Member, Major Robert (Bob) Scolli. Bob graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BSEE. Bob begin his communications career with Automatic Electric out of Northlake, IL. He then went to work for Western Electric in Naperville, IL as a Number 2 Electronic Switching System Product Engineer. In 1973, he transferred to Oklahoma City Works as a NO 2 ESS Resident Equipment Engineer. In 1977, he transferred to SW Bell Telephone Company in Little Rock, Arkansas were he specialized in Private Branch Exchange, Data/Voice Communications as a Network Engineer. Concurrently Bob served in the National Guard for the 205 Engineering Installation Squadron Oklahoma City and then later at the 189th Civil Engineering Squadron in Little Rock AFB. Bob was activated for Desert Storm in 1991and retired in1994 as a Major. In 2002 he retired from SBC Corporate Staff as a subject matter expert on Trunk Integrated Records Systems. And if that was not enough, Bob is imbued in the IEEE world where he has been the IEEE Board of Directors 2006-2007; Director Regional Activities Board 2006-2007, Director IEEE-USA 2006-2007; RAB/TAB Section/Chapter/Support Rejuvenation Subcommittee Chair, 2004-2005, Careers and Services Committee Member 2006. Any more and we will have to have a link to his own web-site. We are so blessed to have him. Bob is also married to his beautiful wife, Mary Lou and has one son, David.

Bob Scolli

Please welcome SBE 85 Chapter Member, Jeffery Hitchcock. Jeffery is a Master Control Operator for OETA-TV and has been with the company since Oct 2005. Before his work with OETA he spent several years in TV/Radio operations at a station in Woodward, Oklahoma. In his spare time he is a Disaster Action Team member with the Central Oklahoma American Red Cross and is a Tech Manager for Crossings Community Church Middle School Ministries.

Jeffery Hitchcock

Please welcome Steve Olinghouse to SBE 85!

Steve has been in the Professional Broadcasting world since 1991. Steve joined KOKH-25 (independent station at that time) as a Master Control Operator. Steve would later become the Master Control Supervisor for 7 years. Steve has been on the front line for the transition from both analog to digital and manual board operations to full automation. Steve has also authored many of the procedures that are used today. Steve is SBE Certified as a CTO (Certified Television Operator) and is currently a Senior Operator for both FOX-25 and the CW-34. Steve is also a national renown dog breeder of Long Hair Dachshunds. He and his wife Jan travel throughout the year to finish their dogs into champions and also competes for obedience titles. Steve is a Norman Oklahoma historian. Steve knows everything about Norman!

Steve Olinghouse

Please welcome Jay Perkey to SBE 85!

Jay Perkey is the Engineering Supervisor for KOMA/KMGL/KRXO/KOKC. Mr. Perkey is also the Program Coordinator for KOKC AM 1520.

Mr. Perkey retired from OPUBCO/WKY after 24 years of dedicated service. Jay is currently working with Renda Broadcasting and has been for the past 8 years.

Jay Perkey

Please welcome Anthony Roby to SBE 85!

Anthony Roby is affiliated with KOKH/KOCB in Oklahoma City where he is the Satellite Coordinator.

Anthony attended Oklahoma State University. His achievements include a Governor's accommodation for attending an OU Health Science Center Academy. While in college he was Vice-President of "NASA" (Native American Student Association), his duties included planning meetings, organizing "Pow-Wow's" and making certain that Native American students took full advantage of their opportunities. While attending Moore High School, he competed in a state Chess tournament where he enjoyed a personal best of 2nd place, while his H.S. Chess team placed 1st. Also in High School, his robotics' team finished fourth in a state physic's competition.

Anthony's future aspirations is to become a Television engineer.

Anthony Roby in Tech Core

Chris Novy, Assistant Chief Engineer, KOKH/KOCB TV Oklahoma City Please join me in congratulating Chris Novy for receiving his 8-VSB SBE certification. Chris spent many hours preparing for the exam and believes the knowledge he has gained in the process was worth the effort.  In addition to the newly acquired 8-VSB, Chris possesses both a CBTE and CBNT certifications earned while a member of SBE chapters 49 and 33 in Illinois and Ohio.

Chris also holds a Masters degree in law enforcement from Southern Illinois University and an amateur radio Extra class (with code!) license (WA9V).

Chris began his broadcast career as a Videographer/Reporter but later switched to Engineering/Operations.  He has worked in Illinois, Texas, Ohio, and Oklahoma.   In a volunteer capacity, Chris has also been actively involved with local Emergency Management for more than 25 years serving as a storm spotter, training officer, and volunteer fire fighter.  Each spring Chris travels around the Midwest teaching an advanced storm spotter class which he created.

SBE Chapter 85 is a major supporter of SBE certification.  Our Chapter has a fund called the Chester Grubbs Memorial Fund that rewards those that certify.  The Chapter reimburses 50% of the test back to any SBE 85 member that passes their certification exam. Chris will be presented with 25 dollar check at the September Chapter meeting.

Chris Novy being presented with the Chester Grubbs Memorial Fund reimbursement check from Certification Director, Britt Lockhart

Vice-Chair Steve Bottkol and the 2007 SBE New Member Campaign The 2007 New Member Campaign has come to successful close. Congratulations to Steve Bottkol for being mentioned in the SBE Newsletter, The Signal. Steve was active in the 2007 SBE New Member Campaign. He was credited for recruiting three new National Members. Those that were involved with the membership drive had their names placed in hat for prizes. Steve's name was pulled three times. He won an iPod, USB Extender and a T-Shirt! Kudos to Steve in growing our organization.

Steve Bottkol

Ennes Scholarship Awarded to a local student!

Congratulations to SBE Scholarship Recipient and Chapter 85 Member Rashonna Moore! Each year, the Ennes Educational Foundation Trust offers up to three scholarships to deserving candidates who aspire to a career in the technical aspects of broadcasting.

Scholarship awards are used for tuition, room and board or textbook costs at post-secondary educational institutions, or for other technical training programs approved by the Scholarship Committee. Preference will be given to applicants who are members of SBE; however, any individual otherwise eligible is encouraged to apply. Rashonna is one of the 3 recipients. Another example of the value of membership.

Rashonna will be using her newly received scholarship to attend the University of Central Oklahoma. She will be pursuing a degree in Broadcasting with a minor in engineering.

Rashonna has been married for five years to Mr. Jamel Moore. Jamel is an engineering technician at KOCO-5. They have a daughter named Tatiyana. Rashonna explains that her career in engineering just fell in her lap. While employed with KOCO-5, she states: I watched, practiced and learned the engineering ropes until I got them and that’s it! Her dream one day would be to own a television station.

Rashonna is currently an engineer with the Sinclair Broadcast Group in Oklahoma City. The station call letters are both KOKH-25 and KOCB-34.

Now that is awesome.

We at SBE Chapter 85 are very proud of Rashonna.

Rashonna Moore

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DTV Phone Bank
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New Member,
Gayle Scott
New Member,
Dana Cole
Ennes Workshop
New Member,
Bob Snyder
New Member,
Paul Sublett
Joint Chapter
Picnic - 2008
Presenter,
Dan Barton
National Award Winner, Dennis Orcutt
New Member,
Philip Brooks
Presenter,
Tim Bealor
New Member,
Mark Long
New Member,
Bob Scolli
New Member,
Jeffery Hitchcock
New Member,
Steve Olinghouse
New Member,
Jay Perkey
New Member,
Anthony Roby
New Certification,
Chris Novy
2007 SBE New Member Campaign,
Vice-Chair Steve Bottkol
SBE Scholarship Recipient,
Rashonna Moore

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