Month: January 2023

ERI – Electronics Research, Inc.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Corporate Information

Web: www.eriinc.com
Phone: 812-925-6000
Address: 7777 Gardner Rd.
Chandler, IN 47610-9219
United States

Founded in 1943, Electronics Research, Inc. delivers high quality, innovative, integrated solutions to broadcasters across the U.S. and around the world. From the transmitter output to the tower top, our dedicated staff of engineers, designers, fabricators, and project managers take pride in contributing to your success by providing the industry’s best radio and television broadcast systems including antennas, transmission line, filters/combiners, and towers. In addition to manufacturing the full range of broadcast RF systems and structural components and installation accessories, ERI offers all of the engineering and field services needed to plan, install, optimize, and maintain your broadcast facility. We are your single source for broadcast solutions.

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Fujifilm North America Corp., Optical Devices Division

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Corporate Information

Web: www.fujinon.com
Phone: 972-385-8902
Address: 18601 LBJ Freeway Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
United States

Fujifilm North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division, provides a complete line of Fujinon lenses for HDTV, ENG, Production and Studio applications. A complete lens service facility is also available in our Mesquite, TX office.

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D2D Technologies

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Corporate Information

Web: http://d2dtechnologies.com/
Phone: 904-323-4777
Address: 9802 Baymeadows Rd, Suite 12
Jacksonville, FL 32256
United States

D2D Technologies provides advanced digital video solutions, including multiplexers for ad insertion, EAS messaging, and PSIP rebranding. Founded in 2007, D2D connects studios to transmitters, cable and mobile phone headends, and public/private fiber networks. With products like encoders, transcoders, and decoders, and a revenue-sharing ad service, D2D enables reliable, value-driven content contribution across broadcast, IPTV, and satellite markets.

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SCMS, Inc.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Corporate Information

Web: www.scmsinc.com
Phone: 800-438-6040
Address: 10201 Rodney Blvd
Pineville, NC 28134
United States

Since 1976, SCMS has been serving the Broadcast Industry and is proud to be a part of the TAB.

Southern Coastal Marketing Services, Inc., dba SCMS is a privately held company that started in Pineville, North Carolina, in 1976. SCMS, Inc. has been a family owned and operated company that continues to provide solutions for Radio and TV stations around the world by partnering with leading manufacturers.

Since 1976, SCMS, Inc. has stayed on the cutting edge of technology, Industry trends, and broadcast activity. Not only have we owned numerous broadcast stations, we have built thousands of broadcast facilities, antenna/transmitter sites, and studios for our friends and customers. SCMS understands all facets of the broadcast business and have experts to take a project from inspiration to completion. SCMS is a member of VOSB, a Veteran Owned Small Business.

Give SCMS a call by phone at 1-800-438-6040 or 704-889-4508, or email them at bobc@scmsinc.com or mattc@scmsinc.com. Visit the SCMS website at www.scmsinc.com.

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Slatercom-WCD

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Corporate Information

Web: www.slatercom.com
Phone: 503-581-5550
Address: 7905 State St.
Salem, OR 97317
United States

Complete range of FAA Obstruction Lighting products including Dialight LED High Intensity system. Complete kitted or individual products are available from stock. Turn key systems are our specialty.

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Key Code Media

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Corporate Information

Web: www.keycodemedia.com
Phone: 972-248-7905
Address: 4278 Kellway Circle
Addison, TX 75001
United States

From design build to support and training, Key Code Media ensures a seamless experience as technology systems continue to evolve.

For over 20 years, Key Code Media has been a trusted provider of integrated solutions to businesses and facilities nationwide, including renowned names like Walt Disney, Paramount, Northern Arizona University, Austin PBS, Facebook, the City of Los Angeles, Orchard Hill Church, and more.

Our expertise covers TV Studios, Creative Editing Suites, Camera Systems, Performance Centers, Classrooms, Council Chamber spaces, and more.

With over 400+ elite vendor partnerships, we offer preferred pricing, certified engineers, and dedicated support for brands like Avid, Adobe, Panasonic, Crestron, Extron, Ross Video, Black Magic Design, Studio Network Solutions, and more.

Our team of over 200 experts, including engineers, project managers, service technicians, and training staff, delivers the latest Audio Visual, Broadcast, and Post Production solutions to various sectors.

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DTV INNOVATIONS

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Corporate Information

Web: www.dtvinnovations.com
Phone: 847-919-3550
Address: 2402 Millennium Dr.
Elgin, IL 60124
United States

DTV Innovations provides high quality, cost-effective hardware and software solutions for the broadcast industry and OB markets. We are dedicated to the development of new advancements in digital broadcasting, including true end-to-end solutions from design and implementation to support and service. Our solutions include EPG/PSIP solution, ATSC 3.0 signaling and Service announcement, Transport Stream multiplexers, converters, automatic failover switches, encoders, decoders, ASI to IP gateways, satellite modulators, and more.

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Gil Garcia

2022 Distinguished Service Award

(Published August 2022)

TAB’s Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who – in the spirit of volunteerism – has made a significant and lasting contribution to the advancement of TAB and the Texas broadcast industry.

Gil Garcia

It has been presented only once before.

The 2022 honor goes to Gil Garcia, who’s just about the world’s most passionate Radio engineer.

A 55-year industry veteran, Gil has done almost everything there is to do in Radio – and better than most anyone else – but engineering was his calling card and we’re all the better for it.

He spent 35 of those years helping build Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia).

As a Corporate Regional Vice President of Engineering, he managed technical operations for more than 125 stations in Texas and across the nation.

He also served as disaster coordinator for 1,200 Clear Channel Radio stations during several hurricanes and disasters.

Throughout his career, his natural curiosity and eagerness to apply new insights and share them with others, made him a natural teacher.

And as a keen observer of the industry, he knew that – just as he was retiring – it was more important than ever before to start teaching future engineers and other station leaders in charge of a station’s physical plant.

After a few long conversations with the TAB team, the TAB Technical Academy was born!

Tapping every resource he had – former colleagues, longtime friends, the folks at the Society of Broadcast Engineers and, of course, his own wealth of knowledge – Gil got to work developing a new Radio Chief Operator curriculum reflecting station operations and demands of the 21st Century.

Hundreds of slides, dozens of real-world examples, custom video instruction…he left no stone unturned.

Combined with an additional TAB certification, the program graduated its first class of students in May – after being delayed for two years by the pandemic.

Future classes are planned in the coming year, and a TV component is on the horizon, as well.

That’s not all he’s done in his “retirement.” 

He’s written a Christmas Book and contributed multiple articles to Radio World and many other broadcast publications.

And there’s something even closer to his heart than Radio that commands his attention.

And that’s Gil…no matter the challenge, leading with heart, with passion, for the greater good.

EMM’S WISH

Emm's Wish

The Emm’s Wish organization is named for Gil’s daughter Emily K. Garcia.

She died of ovarian cancer at the age of 30.

At 27 years old, doctors gave her three years to live; this did NOT deter her from continuing to fight the disease.

Towards the end, she moved to Orlando where she could work and be closer to what made her truly happy – the Magic Kingdom of Disney.

“A week before she passed away, she told me one thing,” Gil said.

“Emm said ‘Daddy, they have a Make a Wish for kids but what about others – young and old – men and women? Wouldn’t it be great for those less fortunate to become an honorary Prince or Princess at the Magic Kingdon? And share a celebration of life with friends and family?'”

Emm’s Wish was born.

The Board of Directors is made primarily of Texas TV and Radio Broadcasters.

They are focused on raising $30,000 to make Emm’s magical wish come true…for the first time!

Read more and donate today!

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David Ostmo

2018 Distinguished Service Award

(Published August 2018)

TAB’s Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who – in the spirit of volunteerism – has made a significant and lasting contribution to the advancement of TAB and the Texas broadcast industry.

Based in San Antonio, Ostmo oversees the technical operations for 29 Sinclair stations in Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa, and Utah.

David Ostmo

A 42-year industry veteran with stints as a Producer, Director, News Editor, Radio Station Program Director and Television Producer, he knows how important it is to get a handle on new technology and figure out the most effective ways to put it to work at stations.

For the past 12 years, Ostmo has championed the development of the technical program for the TAB Convention & Trade Show and its focus on cutting-edge developments in the industry.

“David’s natural curiosity makes him a walking encyclopedia of who’s who and what’s what in our rapidly evolving business,” said TAB President Oscar Rodriguez.

His expertise has helped TAB present meaningful content that drives attendance and exhibits.

That, in turn, drives revenue and allows the association to further invest in important services and advocacy for the industry.

“Whether it involves a top-flight technology lab or a couple gearheads tinkering in their garage, David Ostmo is sure to know about it and whether it has real promise. His boundless exuberance and sheer joy of sharing knowledge drives him to bring those insights to bear for the benefit of all broadcasters,” Rodriguez said.

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Chelsea Reber

2022 Jason Hightower Award for Broadcast Excellence

(Published August 2022)

(Former TAB Chairman Brian Jones wrote and presented the following remarks as part of the awards presentation during the TAB2022 Convention & Trade Show, Aug. 3-4, 2022)


Chelsea Reber

Good evening.  I’m deeply honored to have this opportunity to pay tribute to the late, great Jason Hightower by way of recognizing two rising young professionals who are blazing new trails in the industry as Jason did.

As the esteemed Ben Downs shared with us last year in the inaugural presentation of these awards, Jason was “the person we all wanted to be when we grew up” – with a loving family, the respect of all who knew him and a powerhouse station that enjoyed the rabid loyalty of his community.

Jason would understand that, as a proud Longhorn, I do not concur with Ben’s suggestion then that what everyone secretly wants to own is an Aggie ring.

He also wouldn’t hold it against me and would, in fact, expect me to keep that good-natured rivalry going…which is just one reason Jason was so admired.

I had the privilege of serving on the TAB Board with Jason, first as a director and then as an officer.

I had just joined the Executive Committee when we lost Jason to brain cancer in 2009 – only 11 years after he and his wife, Ingrid, purchased KMOO-FM Mineola.

In that short time, he had built an amazing, successful brand, become chairman of the largest state broadcast association in the country, and was readily acknowledged as a legendary broadcaster – all by age 37.

The example of Jason’s leadership and his tireless devotion to his family, his industry, his community and, yes, to TAB, is an inspiration to those who knew him and who learn of his storied career.

And it is for that reason that TAB established the Jason Hightower Awards for Broadcast Excellence intended for people who have been in the business for 10 years and have already changed it for the better.  

Folks who are advancing their companies, their communities, their fellow citizens.

It is imperative that we honor our colleagues who do these things, or we risk losing the tradition of service that is our industry’s greatest legacy.

And, of course, our greatest promise lies in those younger broadcasters who will shape and lead our industry’s future.

Chelsea Reber

Born and raised in Bryan, Texas – Chelsea Reber has a deep investment in her community.

She completed her Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M University and went on to earn her Masters in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University.

Chelsea has traveled and lived outside the Brazos Valley area to further her education and gain experience and credentials to be a real powerhouse in the broadcast industry.

She officially began her career in 2011 and since then – she’s been working toward maintaining her proficiency in composing and creating high quality contention and mastering the necessary technology.

Throughout the pandemic, Chelsea played a large role in making information available to a wider audience by creating Spanish-language news items to post online and broadcast on sister station La Jefa – a groundbreaking service for the Brazos Valley.

She announces the game action at home volleyball and softball games at Texas A&M, and also is one of the voices of fair and factual information provided on WTAW’s “The Infomaniacs” morning show.

Through the programming, she provides weekly support for Aggieland Humane Society and Long Way Home Adoptables to help their efforts to support animals in need through donations, volunteering, fostering and adoption.

Chelsea loves to host the morning show and then move on to serve the community, meet audience members, act as a first information and showcase local teams and athletes.

She feels so much passion about giving back to a community that has given her so much and continues to do so.

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