“The objective of the AFCCE shall be to aid and promote the proper federal administration and regulation of those engineering and technical phases of communications which are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, to uphold the honor and dignity of engineers before the Federal Communications Commission, and to provide for the mutual improvement and social intercourse of the members of the Association.”
ATSC3.0 Ready Slot Antenna Design Using Advanced Antenna Optimization Methods
Brandon George Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) Meriden, CT
Coaxial slot antennas are a favored design by U.S. broadcasters due to their low complexity and ability to be customized. Coaxial slot antennas currently designed and manufactured for the FCC repack… Read more »
As we move forward into the 2018-2019 fiscal year I wanted to provide an update on some of AFCCE’s activities and encourage your active participation in AFCCE happenings and events.
The 70th Annual Meeting was held in June in Seattle, with over 50 members and guests participating. Some highlights included… Read more »
AFCCE held its 70th Annual Meeting last weekend in Seattle. The meeting included a tour of five historic AM transmitter sites on Vashon Island, just west of the city.
The group picture below was taken on KVI Beach next to the KVI 570 tower.
The Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers joins in celebrating the life of one of our longest active members, Dr. Byron St. Clair, who passed away May 20th at age 93 after a brief illness.
AFCCE President John Lyons said, “I had the pleasure to sit and speak with with Byron over the last several… Read more »
This year’s AFCCE and AFCCE Scholarship Fund Annual Meetings will be held at Hotel Sorrento in Seattle Washington from Thursday June 21st through Saturday June 23
A look back in time to 1906 at what may be considered to be the first radio broadcast, the technology employed, as well as the events leading up to this event.
This is a closeup look at the fabled “world’s first radio… Read more »
The Future of TV Broadcasting: Contribution and Distribution Enter a New Era
Graziano Casale National Account Manager, Broadcasting Rohde & Schwarz, USA
In the midst of the Repack many TV stations are in the process to upgrade their existing facilities with new products that go beyond a new TV transmitter…. Read more »
Overview of FCC Field Operations in the Post-Modernization Era
Charles Cooper, P.E., Field Director for the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau
Charles Cooper joined the Commission approximately five years ago from the consulting engineering firm of du Treil, Lundin & Rackley. While at du Treil, Charles was a partner and assisted many clients in their… Read more »
It’s time to renew your membership for 2018. Please visit the AFCCE web page at https://afcce.org/renew-your-membership/ to renew your membership. Fees are unchanged from last year ($180/$140 for Full/Associate membership, respectively, with reduced fees for government, life, and student members). The online application is the preferred method for renewing your membership since the entire… Read more »
