Please post at work. September 16, 2017 Bulletin, Page 1 of 8 Connections The Newsletter of Chapter 52, Columbus and Central Ohio, Society of Broadcast Engineers Tuesday, September 19, 2017 The Greater Columbus Convention Center Conference, this for radio and tele- professionals, and a multimedia professionals Previously the Ohio Broadcast Engineering full-day learning experience will have tracks vision broadcast engineers, a track for IT NEW track for video, production and in non-broadcast facilities. casters ciety of Broadcast Engineers Society of Motion Picture and Television Engi- Presented by: The Ohio Association of Broad- The Ohio chapters of the So- The Ohio chapter of the neers The 2017 Ohio the perfect hear insup- Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference is time to brush up on the latest happenings in the field, dustry updates, catch up with old friends, and find the best pliers and retailers in the broadcast business. This years conference will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The conference will be loaded with educational sessions for radio and television engineers, and a special track designed specifically for IT broadcast engineers. It also featured a dedicated exhibitors showcase. REFINED PARKING INSTRUCTIONS, PGS. 4 & 5
September 16, 2017 Bulletin, Page 2 of 8 2017 Program 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens 8 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens & Continental Breakfast Door prize drawings during breakfast 9 a.m. OPENING GENERAL SESSION: Regulatory Panel Discussion Stephen Hartzell, Brooks Pierce OAB Counsel Alison Neplokh, National Association of Broadcasters 10:10 a.m. Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall 10:30 a.m. RADIO BREAKOUT #1: When It Comes to Transmitters, Cost & Price Are Completely Different Numbers Don Backus, Rohde & Schwarz 10:30 a.m. TV BREAKOUT #1: Integrating Playout & Digital Content Prep Using a Software Centric Media Engine Francois Gourvil, Grass Valley 10:30 a.m. IT BREAKOUT #1: Faster, Cheaper, Better! Rapid Adoption of AES67 and AoIP Lets You Have All Three Now Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance 11:15 a.m. RADIO BREAKOUT #2: The Visual Future of Radio Broadcast Paul Stewart, multicam Systems, Inc. 11:15 a.m. TV BREAKOUT #2: Preparing for the ATSC 3.0 Transition Michael Guthrie, Harmonic 11:15 a.m. IT BREAKOUT #2: Alice Through the Looking Glass Transition from SDI to IP Tom Harmon, Utah Scientific 11:15 a.m. MULTIMEDIA BREAKOUT #1: How to Expand Broadcast Capabilities and Scale by Using IP Today Ted Spruill, NewTek 12 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase & Luncheon Sponsored by The Telos Alliance Continued on next page.
September 16, 2017 Bulletin, Page 3 of 8 2:30 p.m. RADIO BREAKOUT #3: Better Radio Remotes Good, Fast, Cheap and Visual! Mark Bohach, Muskingum University Dale Lamm, WHBC Radio Sam Robinson, WHBC Radio 2:30 p.m. TV BREAKOUT #3: FCC DTV Repack & ATSC3 Considerations SFNs Ben Crease, Jampro AlanDick Antennas Mark Fehlig, Jampro AlanDick Antennas 2:30 p.m. IT BREAKOUT #3: Creating a Practical, Flexible & Useful Arduino Platform for Use in Broadcasting Joe Stack, Stackley Devices LLC 2:30 p.m. MULTIMEDIA BREAKOUT #2: How the TV Channel Repack Affects Wireless Mic Equipment & Operations During & After the Transition Henry Cohen, Radio Active Design 3:10 p.m. Refreshment Break 3:25 p.m. CLOSING SESSION: Practical Cybersecurity for Broadcasters MODERATOR: Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance Mike Kelley, E.W. Scripps Company Brian Longstreth, iheartmedia Ryan Wilkins, Elevated Networks, LLC Door prize drawings at the beginning of the session 4:30 p.m. CONFERENCE ADJOURNS OAB leaders and staff, Chris Merritt, Katie Lovell, and Carrie Newton welcome you to the conference. If you have questions or concerns, be sure to say hello to them and have them help you. The OAB office telephone is 614.228.4052.
September 16, 2017 Bulletin, Page 4 of 8 Refined Parking Instructions, Please Read Carefully: Thank you for registering to attend the Ohio Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday! Plan to arrive early! We ve got some great door prizes that will be given away in the Exhibit Hall during the continental breakfast! The Exhibit Hall and continental breakfast open at 8 a.m., and registration will open at 7:30 a.m. Parking and Entrance to Convention Center IMPORTANT NOTE!!! THIS YEAR S CONFERENCE IS IN A DIFFERENT SECTION OF THE CON- VENTION CENTER!! The conference is in the south section of the convention center, which is located at 400 N. High St., Columbus OH 43215. Our past conferences have been in the north section. As in past years, the OAB will pay for your parking in the two lots marked with a BLUE P on the MAP. The Vine Street Garage is the closest lot to our conference location this year. The Goodale Parking Garage at the north end is also available, but is a further walk to our meeting space. When you enter the garage, take a ticket and we will provide you with a validation voucher to use when you exit. Please note that these vouchers can only be used for the two parking lots marked with a BLUE P on the MAP. If you re in the Vine Street Garage, you will cross High Street to enter the convention center. If you re in the Goodale Garage, there is a connector on the 2 nd floor to the convention center that is now open. Schedule The complete conference schedule is available on the OAB web site, OAB.org. As noted above, the Exhibitors Showcase will open at 8 a.m. we encourage you to arrive early and enjoy the continental breakfast while visiting with the exhibitors. And, lunch will be provided in the exhibit hall from 12:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions about the Engineering Conference, call the OAB office at 614-228-4052. If you need to reach us on Tuesday, you can call my cell phone at 740-707-5541, or you can also reach Chris Merritt at 614-581-6637. Looking forward to seeing you next week! Carrie Carrie T. Newton, Manager of Operations and Member Programs Ohio Association of Broadcasters 17 South High Street, Suite 1010 Columbus, Ohio 43215
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September 16, 2017 Bulletin, Page 6 of 8 Chapter 52 Officers Chairman: John Owen, #3620 1393 Dutch Thomas Road Peebles, Oh 5660 johno@qcom1.com 703.930.3763 Vice Chairman: John McKinley, #134113 510 Whitley Drive Gahanna, Oh 43230 OhioRFman@gmail.com 614.475.1747 The OAB ENGINEERING AND MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCE will also be a meeting of SBE Chapter 52 and SMPTE. Be sure to sign the attendance rosters which will be circulating throughout the conference and during lunch. Area Hamfests of possible interest. This time of year is great for junking. Secretary, Treasurer and Newsletter Editor Ralph B. Hoffman #19978 5665 Vanatta Rd, Centerburg, Oh 43011 R.Hoffman@IEEE.Org 740.625.6575 Webmaster: Robert Holden 7204 Lakspur Lane, Lot 164 Powell, TN 37849 rjholden1971@gmail.com 865.314.4285 (CF) Newsletter Editor Emeritus Dave White #4363 288 Larrimer Avenue Worthington, Oh 43085 DAWHI1@Columbus.rr.com 614.888.2069 Certification Chairman: Position Presently Vacant
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