Biographical and Experience Summary
Joseph M. Davis, P.E.
Joseph Davis is President and founder of
Chesapeake RF Consultants LLC, a
Joe received a Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering Technology in 1982 from Old Dominion University in
Norfolk, Virginia, and since 1980 has worked directly for and then served as a
consultant to various television and radio stations in engineering capacities,
including transmitter and tower site relocation, facility upgrade, signal
propagation, interference evaluation, FCC technical regulatory matters, and in
the evaluation of human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields.
Professional services provided by Mr. Davis
include radio and television channel allocation studies, upgrade analysis, RF
exposure evaluation, waiver support, multiple ownership studies, engineering
exhibit preparation, and microwave licensing.
“Due diligence” services are provided related to the evaluation of
prospective broadcast station acquisition and FCC spectrum auctions, including
comparative coverage analysis and review of engineering-related licensing
matters.
He has been involved in the digital television
transition since 1996, providing consulting services to broadcasters in regard
to the FCC’s technical requirements concerning evaluation of digital allotment
tables, DTV station authorization, expansion, use of alternate channels, and
preparation of technical exhibits for submission to the FCC. He prepared the technical specifications and
applications that led to the FCC’s first grants of DTV station construction
permits dating back to 1997. He has
provided considerable licensing support of full-power, low-power, and Class A
television stations throughout the transition to digital, including channel
changes and maximization of post-transition operations. He has directly
advised FCC staff regarding potential challenges and costs for TV broadcasters
subject to incentive auction channel repacking.
Incentive auction activities involved planning and maximizing repack
station channel assignments, interim facility planning and authorization, and
identifying displacement channels for LPTV/translator stations. Work is ongoing with maximizing and securing
alternate channels for television stations that were not repacked, and implementation
of previously unbuilt Low Power Television stations.
Services regarding FM radio stations include
channel studies to examine potential for upgrade, improvement, and site
relocation. Recent activity includes FM
translator frequency availability analysis, facility design, interference
modeling, and impact of the FCC’s recent changes in translator interference
procedures.
He has performed and supervised measurements
of RF electromagnetic field for evaluation of exposure levels at publicly-accessible
areas near transmitter sites and at on-tower locations to evaluate the
possibility of worker exposure. He has appeared in person before local
governmental boards and the Federal Communications Commission staff regarding
antenna siting matters and has briefed numerous attorneys, trade groups, and
broadcasters on various technical issues.
Joe is a Registered Professional Engineer in
the
Professional Resume
Education
B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, Summa
Cum Laude, 1982
Licenses, Certifications, and Awards
Registered Professional Engineer,
Recipient of the prestigious Matti S. Siukola award by IEEE Broadcast Technology Society, 2016
Lifetime Certified Professional Broadcast
Engineer, Society of Broadcast Engineers
FCC General Class Radiotelephone License
(former First Class)
FCC Amateur Extra Class Radio License (W4YVA)
Professional Affiliations
Association of Federal Communications
Consulting Engineers (President 1999-2001)
Society of Broadcast Engineers (Senior Member)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Employment
Chesapeake RF Consultants LLC, President,
consulting engineer services (2007-present)
Cavell Mertz & Davis Inc., Vice President
and Managing Partner, consulting engineer services (1996-2007)
WETA-TV/FM, Chief Engineer (FM), 1987-1996 (
WBMW(FM), Chief Engineer, 1985-1987 (
Fine Tuning Associates, Field Project
Broadcast Engineer, 1984-1985 (VA-MD-NC regional)
WHYW-FM/AM, Chief Engineer, 1982-1984 (
WYVA-FM, Chief Engineer, 1981-1982 (
Various freelance RF and studio projects at many stations, 1983-1996
TV Repack Update: “Wait,
and Hurry Up”
IEEE
Broadcast Symposium October 2016 Hartford CT, (IEEE
Slides 10-13-2016)
TV Repack:
Post-Auction Transition Procedures
SC
Broadcasters Assoc. January 2016 Columbia SC, (SCBA
Slides 01-21-2016)
AFCCE
Symposium October 2015 Rosslyn VA, expanded presentation (AFCCE Slides 10-30-2015)
IEEE Broadcast
Symposium October 2015 Orlando FL (IEEE
Slides 10-16-2015)
Challenges in Implementing Television
Repacking, presented at various SBE chapters, 2014-2015
Co-Author of Widelity
Television Repacking Report to FCC, December 2013 (Report,
Public
Notice)
Panelist at FCC’s Workshop on Television
Repacking Costs and Resources, September 2013 (Public
Notice)
Panelist at FCC’s Workshop on Electronic
Filing, May 2010 (Public
Notice)
Applications of the FCC’s DTV Interference
Analysis Methodology OET Bulletin 69, Presented at IEEE Broadcast Technology
Symposium, September 1998
207 Old Dominion Road
(703) 650-9600 main
(757) 951-1260
local
fax (703) 310-6095
www.RF-consultants.com
Joseph.Davis@RF-consultants.com
Updated June, 2022 © 2007-2022 Chesapeake RF
Consultants, LLC