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Society of Broadcast Engineers · Chapter 85
Engineering the signal.
Engineering the signal.
Connecting Oklahoma.
SBE Chapter 85 serves broadcast and media technology professionals throughout Central Western Oklahoma with technical education, certification support, professional networking and local chapter programs.
Chapter 85Central Western Oklahoma
Meet & LearnTechnical programs and chapter meetings
SBE CertificationProfessional development and advancement
Connected NationallyPart of the Society of Broadcast Engineers
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SBE Chapter 85 Launches New Website
SBE Chapter 85 is pleased to announce the launch of our new website, SBE85.org, providing a new online home for broadcast engineers and other media technology professionals throughout the Oklahoma City area.
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SBE Chapter 85 Presentation Highlights Importance of Vegetation Maintenance at Transmitter Sites
At its August 26, 2026 meeting, SBE Chapter 85 welcomed Donald Ohse, W5DRO, Assistant Chief Engineer at KFOR-TV, for a presentation on an often overlooked part of broadcast engineering: vegetation maintenance at transmitter and communications sites.
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On the calendar
Upcoming Chapter Events
Sep21
KGOU 106.3 FM will celebrate 55 years of broadcasting
Sep 21, 2026
Sep23
Chapter Meeting
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · 2652 W Britton Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Oct18
KALV 1430 AM in Alva will celebrate 70 years of broadcasting
Oct 18, 2026 · 12:02 AM
Oct28
Chapter Meeting
Oct 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · 2652 W Britton Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
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