Location: Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake
This year, the Summer Conference Engineering Day has become the WBA Media Technology Institute, an all-inclusive source for summer technical professional development. It will include dynamic presenters in three primary emphasis areas:
Radio Frequency Transmission and Facilities: Need to know about RF? We have you covered from the microphone through the transmitter. We will take a complete look at the components, the technology, safety, and end to end signal flow. You will learn from some of the industry’s best including Jeff Welton, Steve Wilde, Scott Michaels, and more!
Data Networking Infrastructure and Information Security: Enjoy a hands-on networking session that covers everything from Layer 1 to AoIP and all points in between. We will look at how to set up an AoIP network. Representatives from DNAV will lead this session.
The Business of Broadcasting: Tom Walker from Mid-West Family will cover essential topics including: What industry are we actually in? How Do We Keep Score? CAPEX For Fun and Profit.
Registration deadline is May 30. No refunds after deadline.
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
8 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Opening Remarks, Introductions, and Getting to Know You
9 a.m. – Noon
The Business of Broadcasting
Mid-West Family
- What Industry Are We Actually In?
- How Do We Keep Score?
- CAPEX
Noon – Lunch (provided) – Sponsored by Nautel
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Effective Communication and Engineering Basics
- Working Together to Achieve Success.
- Making The Case for Equipment Replacement and/or Repair
- Back to Basics – Ohm’s Law and The Math You Need to Know
5 p.m. Reception
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
8 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Noon
It’s All About the Bits – Information Technology Essentials
- Data Network Technology
- Everything from Layer 1 to How to Make AoIP work.
- Setting up an AoIP Network
Noon – Lunch (provided) – Sponsored by Nautel
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Surviving a Ransomware Attack
- Surviving a Ransomware Attack
- Information Security
- Virtualization
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Radio Frequency Transmission – High Power, High Risk, High Reward
- Transmitters, Antennas, Towers, Coax and Lighting
- Exciters
- Site Safety and Grounding Considerations
- VSWR Calculation, Measurement, and Impact
- RF Spectrum for Broadcasters
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
8 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 – Noon
Low Power Radio Frequency Systems
- Troubleshooting a Radio Frequency System
- Small Scale Yet Very Important RF Systems
- Wireless Microphones
- IFB Systems
- STLs and TSLs
Noon – Lunch (provided) – Sponsored by Nautel
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
I Am a Chief Operator! What Do I Do?!?!?!
- The Role of a Chief Operator
- Documentation and Legal Requirements
- EAS Considerations
- Preparing for an FCC Inspection
- The WBA Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Time for a Tour – Putting It All in Perspective
- Radio Station and Transmitter Site Tour – Sheboygan
- Wrap up, Feedback, and Next Steps
Underwriting for the Media Technology Institute is provided by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and Midwest Communications.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED AND IS FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED*
Please click here for more information on the WBA Summer Conference and hotel information.
FEES $199 – INCLUDES: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday instruction
