April 2nd PAARA speakers: Chuck Waltman, N0CW and David Williams, KD6QPR

Program: Broadcast Radio: Behind the Scenes with the Experts

Partial list of Topics:
1. Modern solid state AM transmitters and high power FM transmitters.
2. Directional antenna systems
3. Transmission lines
4. Programming automation
5. Satellite program distribution
6. T-1 and ISDN telephone systems
7. Ask any questions related to Broadcasting

Speaker information:
Chuck Waltman N0CW, Chief Engineer, Clear Channel San Francisco: In charge of all RF transmitting facilities including AM, FM main, and FM (N zero CW) booster sites. Deals with digital and analog studio to transmitter links, satellites, microwave, emergency power, transmitting and antenna equipment. Has worked at approximately 30 stations over 35 year period in Colorado and Bay Area.

David Williams KD6QPR, Director of Engineering Services, Clear Channel San Francisco/San Jose
Oversees technical operation of eleven stations: KABL, KNEW, KIOI, KISQ, KKSF, KMEL, KYLD, KSJO, KFJO, KUFX, KCNL. Areas of responsibility include support staff, budgeting, planning of studio, computer, and transmission facilities. Has worked at approximately 20 stations over 32 year period in Northern California

Mark your calendar and don’t sit down in that Barcalounger because Chuck and David will show you behind the scenes “full screen pictures” and enlighten you to the daily operating of Broadcast Stations. Program includes lots of informative and helpful tips to get you started assembling your own Multi-Megawatt Broadcast Station.