Career Details

Certified AM Directional Specialist

Description

The SBE Program of Certification designed the AM Directional Specialist Certification to help evaluate an individual's ability to perform the necessary tasks to keep facilities operating properly. AM radio stations can operate as non-directional with a single tower or directional using more than one tower. While both require knowledge and skill to maintain in proper working order, the directional antenna system involves a higher degree of skill and understanding of RF theory.

Certifying Organization

Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist

Certifying Organization

Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Consumer Technology Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Radio Operator

Certifying Organization

Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.

Type

A - Core

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