2010 Previous Meetings

• What: EAS/CAP Road to Compliance by Digital Alert Systems
  Mr. Robertson's presentation defined the three irrefutable laws governing EAS. He explained the major changes coming to EAS with the inclusion of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), showcasing recent events, which underscore these changes and how they fit the 3 laws. Finally Mr. Robertson concluded with a “Road to Compliance” - a simple roadmap broadcasters can follow to make sure they are ready for short and long term EAS requirements.
• Who: Bruce Robertson
  Bruce Robertson‘s e-mail: bruce@digitalalertsystems.com
  Bruce Robertson‘s phone: 585-765-1155 ext. 278
  Web Site: www.digitalalertsystems.com
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• When: Wednesday, November 10^th, 2010 at Noon.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of Digital Alert Systems. - Thanks!

• What: MPEG 101 / PSIP track
  “Understanding MPEG with PSIP in the All Digital Domain.”
  A brief discussion of the foundational principles in and around MPEG. This will include a view of PSIP and its importance to the integrity of the DTV stream.
• Who: Renton Reese from Triveni
  Renton Reese’s e-mail: rreese@trivenidigital.com
  Renton Reese’s phone: 770-682-3447
  Web Site: TriveniDigital.com
• When: Wednesday, September 8^th, 2010 at Noon.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of Triveni

• What: A Taste of NAB
  Larry Bloomfield tried to bring a bunch of vendors that you may have missed when you went to NAB in April. His trusty old truck died on him in South Dakota, but Al Jason from Harris Corporation and Dave Dielhs from Utah Scientific filled in for Larry covering the information that Larry would have covered. We got the information, but sadly we didn't get to see Larry’s red van or equipment this year. :(
  
• Who: Larry Bloomfield by Al Jason & Dave Diehls
  Larry Bloomfield’s e-mail: larry@tech-notes.tv
  Larry Bloomfield’s phone: 541-902-2424
  Web Site: Tech-Notes.tv
• When: Tuesday, August 31^st, 2010 at Noon until 4:30PM.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of Al Jason of Harris Corporation. Lunch was a yummy Mexican style buffet catered by Gallatin Valley Catering!

Al Jason expounding	Al Jason explaining why he’s filling in for Larry
Dave Diehls talking about the virtues of Utah Scientific’s products

• What: FCC Self-Inspection Seminar by Charlie Cannaliato
        What to Expect.
        The Purpose and Approach.
        Common Problems and What You Need to Do to Fix Them.
        How You Can “Ace” the Inspection.
  
  As the alternate FCC Inspector, Charlie presented a detailed list of items he looks for. He also had a handout which is his “checklist.” He explained the approach by emphasizing the inspection as a learning experience; the goals are instructive and to get things right, not to be punitive. He outlined common problem areas and discussed in detail how to avoid these issues which include: Public Inspection Files, Chief Operator requirements, logs, and EAS.
• When: Wednesday, January 13^th, 2010 at Noon.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of the MBA (Montana Broadcaster’s Association - Thanks to the MBA!

• What: 25-Seven - A Brief History of Time Compression
  Description: Rick Sawyer took an in-depth look at the early research and experimentation that led to the understanding of audio comprehension and intelligibility how this has provided the foundation for today's sophisticated audio compression algorithms used in broadcast equipment from 25-Seven Systems.
  Background: This was intended as an educational session which consists of a PowerPoint based 1/2 presentation followed by a "live" demonstration using 25-Seven's Audio Time Manager and /or Program Delay Manager.
  
• Who: Rick Sawyer from 25-Seven
  
  Rick Sawyer’s e-mail: rsawyer@25-seven.com
  Rick Sawyer’s phone: 360.319.2355
  Web Site: 25-seven.com
• When: Wednesday, February 10^th, 2010 at Noon.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of 25-Seven - Thanks to 25-Seven!

• What: Trilithic
  An update on CAP (Common Alerting Protocol) and the next-Gen EAS system as well as an overview of the current analog and digital EAS offerings.
• Who: Adam Jones from Trilithic
    
  Adam Jone’s e-mail: ajones@trilithic.com
  Adam Jone’s phone: 317-423-6766
  Web Site: Trlithic.com
• When: Wednesday, March 10^th, 2010 at Noon.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of Trilithic - Thanks to Trilithic!

• What: Lectrosonics
  Matt Robertson from Lectrosonics covered the latest issues from the FCC on the public evacuating the 700MHz spectrum including notices to be posted at each dealer location, website, and on every wireless mic box sold. He will also talk about the new frequencies now used by wireless mics. He will also show the latest Lectrosonics equipment and talk about the benefits of using digital versus analog wireless mics.
• Who: Matt Robertson from Lectrosonics
  
  Matt Robertson’s e-mail: mattr012000@yahoo.com
  Matt Robertson’s phone: 916-769-1312 (cell) & 916-797-3773 (home office)
  Web Site: Lectrosonics.com
• When: Wednesday, May 12^th, 2010 at Noon.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of Lectrosonics/Professional Video & Tape - Thanks to Lectrosonics!

• What: Newtek Video Tricaster
  NewTek Elite Partner/ Demo Artist Curt Wood, displayed the latest HD solution for Portable Live Production. Three cameras, virtual sets, HD Editing, and much more all in one small box. Curt has been doing training and LIVE Demos for NewTek products for 21 years!
• Who: Curt Wood & Lisa Wood
  Curt’s e-mail: curtismwood@hotmail.com
  Lisa’s e-mail: lisakwood@hotmail.com
  Curt’s phone: 435-512-8903 (cell)
  Lisa’s phone: 435-770-8024 (cell)
  Web Site: computerwise.net
• When: Wednesday, June 9^th, 2010 at Noon.
• Lunch: Provided courtesy of ComputerWise Video - Thanks to ComputerWise Video!