The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is a

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for

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s in

broadcast Broadcasting is the data distribution, distribution of sound, audio audiovisual content to dispersed audiences via a electronic medium (communication), mass communications medium, typically one using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves), ...

radio Radio is the technology of communicating using radio waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves of frequency between 3 hertz (Hz) and 300 gigahertz (GHz). They are generated by an electronic device called a transmitter connec ...

and

television Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. Additionally, the term can refer to a physical television set rather than the medium of transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertising, ...

. The SBE also offers

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in various

radio frequency Radio frequency (RF) is the oscillation rate of an alternating electric current or voltage or of a magnetic, electric or electromagnetic field or mechanical system in the frequency range from around to around . This is roughly between the u ...

and video and audio

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areas for its members.

Background

The organization was founded in 1964. The society elected its first female president, Andrea Cummis, in 2021.

Certifications

Operator Level Certifications * Certified Radio Operator (CRO) * Certified Television Operator (CTO) Broadcast Networking Certifications * Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT) * Certified Broadcast Networking Engineer (CBNE) Engineer Level Certifications * Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) * Certified Audio Engineer (CEA) * Certified Video Engineer (CEV) * Certified broadcast radio engineer (CBRE) * Certified Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE) * Certified Senior Broadcast Radio Engineer (CSRE) * Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE) * Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE) Specialist Certifications * Certified 8-VSB Specialist (8-VSB) * Certified AM Directional Specialist (AMD) * Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist (DRB) Previous Certifications These certifications are still in use but are no longer issued. * Certified Senior Broadcast Engineer (CSBE) * Certified Radio and Television Broadcast Engineer (CBRTE) * Certified Senior Radio and Television Broadcast Engineer (CSRTE)

References

External links

SBE Official Website

Society of Broadcast Engineers Hong Kong Chapter(SBE HK Chapter Official Website)
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Background

Certifications

See also

References

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