Certified 8-VSB Specialist
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Certified 8-VSB Specialist (8-VSB) is a specialist title granted to an individual that successfully meets the prerequisite certification and examination requirements in the United States
. The certification is regulated by the Society of Broadcast Engineers
(SBE), and demonstrates competence in the various aspects of 8-VSB (ATSC
) digital television facilities. The "Certified 8-VSB Specialist" title is protected by copyright
laws. Individuals who use the title without consent from the Society of Broadcast Engineers could face legal action.
The SBE certifications were created to recognize individuals who practice in career fields which are not regulated by state licensing or Professional Engineering programs. Marine Radio and radar systems still require a Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) license apart from an SBE certification. Broadcast Engineering is regulated at the national level and not by individual states.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The certification is regulated by the Society of Broadcast Engineers
Society of Broadcast Engineers
The Society of Broadcast Engineers or SBE is a professional organization for engineers in broadcast radio and television. The SBE also offers certification in various radio frequency and audio technology areas for its members.- History :...
(SBE), and demonstrates competence in the various aspects of 8-VSB (ATSC
ATSC
ATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks....
) digital television facilities. The "Certified 8-VSB Specialist" title is protected by copyright
Copyright
Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time...
laws. Individuals who use the title without consent from the Society of Broadcast Engineers could face legal action.
The SBE certifications were created to recognize individuals who practice in career fields which are not regulated by state licensing or Professional Engineering programs. Marine Radio and radar systems still require a Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) license apart from an SBE certification. Broadcast Engineering is regulated at the national level and not by individual states.