Cliff Proctor Email & Phone Number

Daventry, England, United Kingdom

Continuous Service, Across CTI, Crowncastle, NGW, Arqiva.

Managing projects for TV Multiplexing for 3 of the 6 Freeview Multiplex’s, although starting form a point of limited knowledge in this area I quickly built up a good understanding of the system architecture. Typical projects were for new channel launches, channel removals and changes to profiles, such as hours broadcast. I worked with a team of highly skilled baseband engineers to meet the customer’s expectations. I was also involved with a number of system expansions for programme contribution, monitoring systems, and encoder expansion.In addition to the TV side, I continued to manage a number of Radio Projects for new services on National and Regional DAB multiplex’s, this included a full studio contribution re-engineering programme with a number of critical service launches for a national broadcaster.Whilst carrying out this role:- I joined a communications charter team, which has a remit to keep staff informed of updates and success with in the business area. - I championed an intranet data and file storage area, which is now been rolled out to other areas of the business.

As part of the merger with NGW and Arqiva, my employer has become Arqiva from September 2008. I am part of the Radio Team advising on OFCOM FM compliance testing, implementing new FM services and adding new Digital audio services to DAB multiplexes.

I present a 2 hour classic hits show at the weekend on Outreach Radio, and previously Lockdown FM. Initially was a temporary role that has continued. It is a real joy to be part of the team.

In my role in the Radio Team I produced the transmission network design for the new Local DAB multiplexes, helping our customer to secure 9 out of the 13 advertised licences. I was also responsible for the technical costs and documentation, forming the licence bids to OFCOM. I have become the leading authority on OFCOM self assessment compliance testing for FM radio, building up the respect and confidence of OFCOM, to produce high quality results demonstrating compliance.I was project leader for new BBC and Commercial local radio FM services, where I was responsible for costing, raising capital expenditure, commissioning and liaising with operations on the system design of the equipment. Other responsibilities include identifying site owners, organising planning and surveys where required

I was project leader for the installation of 5 transmitting sites for a ‘flying eye’ traffic watch service for the AA. Responsibilities included, customer liaison, advising on engineering solutions for coverage and equipment layout, including advising site operations on installation issues, liaising with contractors and suppliers. I was project leader for a nationwide transmitter upgrade programme, managing a team of 5 engineers. The project required extensive logistical co-ordination and full liaison with the overall program manager as well as external organisations that would be affected by the work on site.

A fully accredited IEE graduate training programme was provided by Crown Castle. This included BBC Broadcast Training and Cable and Wireless Telecommunication Training. Work Experience in the following departments, Field Operations, Transmitter Section, Fixed Links, Site Build, and Control Systems. Where I finally specialised in the Transmitter Section for Digital Terrestrial Television

Working on final test of elements that form part of radio transmitters

Beng (Hons), Satellite Communications, 2:1

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