This presentation discusses the increasing levels of RF ambient noise particularly in the VHF and UHF frequency bands. RF ambient noise is the result of a cacophony of signals from the vast electronic world we live in. The noise floor in many areas has increased by 30-40 dB. This is causing significant issues for commercial broadcasters, aviation radio, marine communications, land mobile radio, military, and other users of the spectrum between 30 and 500 MHz. Measurements and a discussion of the effects of this increasing noise floor will be presented. Co-sponsored by: Seattle University Student Chapter Speaker(s): Joe Blaschka Agenda: 5.30 PM to 6.00 PM Networking and Light Dinner 6.00 PM to 6.05 Welcome by Seattle Section Chair 6.05 PM to 6.50 PM Techtalk Room: Conference Room # 130, Bldg: Seattle University Student Center, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401815

IEEE Seattle Section Excom meeting with chapter and society chairs. Agenda: IEEE Seattle Section Excom meeting with chapter and society chairs. - Approval of past minutes. - Treasurer’s report - Secretary’s report - Chapter Reports - Affinity Group Reports - Student Branch Reports - Committee Chair Reports - On-going Business - Follow-up - New Business Items - Action Items; review and updates Room: Conference Room # 130, Bldg: Seattle University Student Center, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/404181