CBAV NewsLetter
NewsLetter of CBAV Inc., Vol. 21, No. 2, March, 200

A highly successful formal gathering of community broadcasting technologist

The CBAA Technorama 2009 Conference was held in Melbourne at the Maltese Community Centre 04 – 06 September 2009, supported strongly by the CBAV and the CBF.  Technorama 2009 was the first formal gathering of community broadcasting technologists since the formation of the CBAA, and attracted over 50 technicians, engineers and community broadcasting stakeholders from across Australia.  Delegates enjoyed 3 days of highly engaging programming, starting with the Friday night welcome social at 3PBSFM, where attendees took the opportunity to get to know each other and break the ice.   The station was opened to delegates, who were treated to a BBQ dinner personally cooked by Adrian Basso, 3PBS General Manager.

Day Two got under way with a very informed presentation from the ACMA, represented by Phyllis Fong, Shanthilal Nanyakkara, and Christopher Roberts.   The presentation generated many thoughtful questions from the floor, as delegates took the opportunity to get to know the ins and outs of the ACMA's role in respect of license and regulatory procedures.

John Maizels then presented the first of the practical workshops, starting with the long awaited launch of the Wiki-based Practice Notes project.   Just sitting there observing the relationship between John and the delegates with the comments flowing freely from the floor “can I do this with it” or “can I do something else?” or “can we put this particular comment on there”.   John is to be congratulated for presenting a truly interactive session.

 

Phillip Randall raises a point with John during the Wiki session.

Two more sessions followed after lunch; an open forum discussion entitled "Onboarding Newbies", which generated many good ideas as the delegates considered how new technologists might be attracted to the sector.     This was immediately followed by David Meltzer, who described the project being driven by 3SYN to create a formal training program based around nationally recognized qualifications.  The audience was canvassed about their specific training priorities and needs, and this information will be consolidated into David's report.
 

As the final item of programming on Saturday, most of the delegates opted to take the coach across to Melbourne's Fine Music station, 3MBS.   There they were treated to a guided tour through the 3MBS state-of-the-art broadcast facility, highlighting the benefits of integrated digital architecture.   And when they returned, it was to a veritable feat created by the Technorama volunteer kitchen staff; 56 people sat down to a full roast dinner followed by desert.
 

Delegates wait in anticipation as Chris Deacon and Greg Segal prepare to present the digital studio and station experience

Technorama 2009 was a well-attended by delegates Australia wide and a professionally presented program that has definitely set the benchmark for all future technologist conferences within the Community Broadcasting sector.

Mike Tobin

President CBAV

President Mike Tobin
KLFM Bendigo
Ph: (03)-5447-9359
E: michael_tobin@optusnet.com.au / mike@cbav.org.au

Secretary Chris Zerafa

3NOW

chrisz@planeturban.com.au

Metro Committee Member
Eugene O Rourke 3ZZZ

Metro Committee Member

Alan Martin, 3ECB

Non-Metro Committee Member

Heidi Tobin KLFM

CAN WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?

CBAV has a database of an email address for each station and group.

CBAV is keen to add a second database - covering individuals active in community broadcasting.

You don’t need to be a member of your station’s Committee of Management but might be a staff member or a volunteer. 

We can then distribute notices and newsletters directly to you.

Please send your email address to    cbav@cbav.org.au