Navy NEC · Communications
V78B Broadcast Engineering Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Broadcast Engineering Technician operates and maintains broadcast control, distribution, redistribution, and production subsystems. The technician installs and integrates broadcast components and performs organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance on shipboard SITE systems and commercial radio, television, satellite, and transmission equipment.
Core Skills
- broadcast systems operations
- radio and television transmission
- satellite broadcast support
- video production systems
- broadcast control room operations
- signal distribution design
- equipment integration
- electronic test and repair
- preventive maintenance
- depot level technical support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Audio calibration software
- Global positioning system GPS software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Music and Entertainment
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
Career Growth
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
- Certified Technology Specialist: Installation (CTS-I)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Senior Broadcast Engineer (CSBE)
What the Work Involves
- Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
- Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
- Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
- Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
Related Occupations
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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