The SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook: A Hands-on Guide to Station Design and Maintenance

This encyclopedic resource offers complete coverage of the latest broadcasting practices and technologies. Written by a team of recognized experts in the field, the SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook thoroughly explains radio and television transmission systems, DTV transport, information technology systems for broadcast applications, production systems, facility design, broadcast management, and regulatory issues. In addition, valuable, easy-to-use appendices are included with extensive reference data and tables. The SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook is a hands-on guide to broadcast station design and maintenance.

SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook covers:

Regulatory Requirements and Related Issues

AM, FM, and TV Transmitters, Transmission Lines, and Antenna Systems

DTV Transmission Systems, Coverage, and Measurement

MPEG-2 Transport

Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP)

Information Technology for Broadcast Plants

Production Facility Design

Audio and Video Monitoring Systems

Master Control and Centralized Facilities

Asset Management

Production Intercom Systems

Production Lighting Systems

Broadcast Facility Design

Transmission System Maintenance

Broadcast Management and Leadership