Earl Westphal

Email: abo0pf@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ********** *****

City: Oriental

State: NC

Zip: 28571

Country: USA

Phone: 410-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: 64

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iEARL C. WESTPHAL, JR

2027 Blackbeard Drive

Oriental, NC 28571

Phone: Home 252-***-****; Cell 410-***-****

E-Mail: abo0pf@r.postjobfree.com

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

More than 35 years experience with analog and digital communications systems. Experience includes system maintenance to component level repair, test and integration of broadcast video/audio, satellite, microwave, fiber optic, telco, and CATV systems and TCP/IP Networks. Provided support for design, documentation, procurement and evaluation of many of these.

An Associates Degree in Electronics Technology and four years military electronics experience along with the above experience have provided me with a strong background in RF/IF, analog and digital audio/video processing and data signal processing.

W O R K H I S T O R Y

Broadcast Technician-Lead, Sirius XM Radio 2009-Present

Maintenance and engineering support for a state of the art satellite digital audio broadcast facility. Responsibilities include maintenance and systems upgrade support for over 68 state of the art digital audio studios, the Technical Operations Center, Broadcast Operations Center, Network Operations Center and satellite downlink systems.

Specific Accomplishments and Duties include:

Designed and implemented a major network cabling upgrade.

Derived a procedure and procured materials for audio console power supply retrofits.

Modified a linear satellite antenna feed to receive circular polarization.

Designed and installed antenna deice system upgrades.

Planning, procurement and implementation support for new and ongoing projects.

Specify and procure equipment and supplies for day to day operations.

President/Field Engineer, Pamlico Technical Services, Inc. 2007-Present

Contracted services for satellite and communications systems installation, integration, maintenance and consulting.

Specific Accomplishments Include:

Primary Integration Contractor for the installation of the audio studios for XM Radio in Nashville, TN.

Installed VSATas for the Ohio State Lottery Network.

Provided technical support for INMARSAT MMS upgrades at the Vizada Santa Paula Teleport.

Installed wireless network equipment.

Associate Consultant for a major satellite network antenna evaluation.

Completed the upgrade of an antenna drive control system.

Provided Technical Support at the Arqiva WDC Teleport.

Decommissioned Arqivaas WDC Teleport

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Sr. Technician, Broadcast Systems, XM Satellite Radio, Inc. 2001-2007

Provide maintenance and engineering support for a state of the art satellite digital audio broadcast facility. Responsibilities include maintenance and systems upgrade support for over 68 state of the art digital audio studios, the Technical Operations Center, Broadcast Operations Center, and Network Operations Center. Provide Tier 3 maintenance support for the satellite uplink and encoder systems. Work with engineering on system upgrades and modifications.

Specific Accomplishments and Responsibilities include:

Specified and procured tools and test equipment for a start up maintenance shop.

Designed and installed the satellite downlink L-Band distribution system.

Installed satellite antenna deicing systems.

Organized and maintained systems documentation.

Provided support for planning, procurement and implementation of upgrade projects and day to day maintenance activities.

Interim Broadcast Maintenance Shop Manager for 9 months.

Installed several satellite antennas including a motorized horizon to horizon.

Personal scheduling for 24 hour shift schedule.

Field Specialist, ASCENT Network Services 1990-2001

Provided field service support for installation and maintenance of satellite and microwave systems. Responsibilities included preventive and restorative maintenance, field installation and modifications, new installation site surveys and field coordination of installations.

Specific Accomplishments and Responsibilities include:

Perform site surveys for new satellite antenna installations and relocations.

Install VSAT transmit and receive antenna systems.

Relocated NBC TV Network 6.1 M and 3.5 M antennas and associated equipment for affiliate moves.

Provided deployment and operational support for Ad Hoc satellite video uplinks.

Installed video uplink transmitters at several NBC affiliates.

Sr. Electronics Maintenance Tech. COMSAT General Corp. 1985- 1990

Provided operation and maintenance support for the Satellite System Control Center, Video Conferencing Center, satellite news vehicles and transportable earth stations. Provided technical support for TT&C and communications ground stations. Duties included maintenance, repair, design and documentation for tracking, telemetry and control systems, as well as communication systems. Provided engineering support for development and testing of inclined orbit satellite tracking systems and various network system upgrades.

E D U C A T I O N A N D L I C E N S E

Associate Degree; Electronics Technology, Catonsville Community College, 1984

Tech. School, USAF Keesler Tech. Tng. Center, 1974

General Class FCC License

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