The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is a
professional organization
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for
engineer
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s in
broadcast radio
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and
television
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. The SBE also offers
certification in various
radio frequency
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and
video and audio technology
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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
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Certified Radio Operator (CRO)
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Certified Television Operator Certified Television Operator (CTO) is a title granted to an individual that successfully passes the examination requirements of the certification in the United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the Unit ...
(CTO)
Broadcast Networking Certifications
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Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
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Certified Broadcast Networking Engineer (CBNE)
Engineer Level Certifications
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Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
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Certified Audio Engineer (CEA)
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Certified Video Engineer Certified Video Engineer (CEV) is a title granted to an individual that successfully meets the experience and examination requirements of the certification. The certification is regulated by the Society of Broadcast Engineers. The CEV title is pro ...
(CEV)
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Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE)
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Certified Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE)
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Certified Senior Broadcast Radio Engineer (CSRE)
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Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer (CSTE)
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Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE)
Specialist Certifications
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Certified 8-VSB Specialist (8-VSB)
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Certified AM Directional Specialist (AMD)
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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)
See also
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List of post-nominal letters
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Broadcast engineering
References
External links
SBE Official WebsiteSociety of Broadcast Engineers Hong Kong Chapter(SBE HK Chapter Official Website)
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Broadcast engineering
Engineering societies based in the United States
Mass media companies established in 1975
Organizations established in 1975
Professional certification in engineering
Non-profit organizations based in Indianapolis
1975 establishments in the United States
Multinational mass media companies