Chapter 54 Meeting Notes: January 2006

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Date: January 12, 2006

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: WHRO Studios, Norfolk, VA

Meeting called to order at 1:06 PM by Chairman Chris Gunnufsen

Self-introductions

December minutes were read by Secretary Russell Taylor.

Committee Report(s):

Treasurer: Frank Butler reported the following: Checking: $2,490.76, Certificate of Deposit: $1,735.00, Petty Cash: $226.74. Total Chapter assets: $4,452.50.
Disbursements: Check number 1075, WHRO for December Lunch.

SBE National: Ted Hand report about FCC ULS new plan to delete Part 74 CPs unless a notice of completeion was send to the FCC after the work was completed. This includes all additional, modifications and deltetions.

EAS: Keith O'Malley was not present. Bob Boone spoke on the concept of a digital emergency alert system that would streamline information delivery to the public via tv, radio, IP, cell phones, etc. Delivery of emergency information through set-top boxes was discussed as well as sharing information among municipalities.

Certification: Bill Swartz was not present.

Web: 8-VSB Measurement Seminar flyer/registration is available on the chapter website.

Frequency Coordination: Ted Hand reported problems with Aural STL's between WGH-FM and WRJR/WTJZ, it was worked out. WGH-FM will apply for 450.2125 and 450.2875 for RPU use. WQDK-FM has installed 948.675, (Horiz) from Ahoskie, NC to Harrellsville, NC.

Membership: Richard Dyer nothing to report, suggested that the meeting information be send to the Va. Pilot business section each month.

DTV seminar: 8-VSB Measurement Seminar flyer/registration has been completed. Seminar will be held on Thursday March 16, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the WHRO studios. Chris Gunnufsen is working on arrangements for the seminar including a possible reception to be held the day before the seminar. Doug Davidson is working on sponsorship of the seminar.

Program: Doug Davison was present. Programs have been planned to May.

New business: John Heimerl made a motion to create a “Digital Transition” committee. The motion was seconded by Ted Hand. A vote was taken and the measure was approved. This committee will work on standardizing naming used by tv stations in the program guide for main/sub-channels. The goal is to have a standard set of labels used by all tv stations in the market to reduce confusion among consumers.

The program was by Pro-Bel, Don Cardone, National Sales Manager for Vistek Electronics, spoke on video/audio delay measurement for broadcast.

Meeting adjourned at 2:28 PM.