Alabama
Alabama Educational Television Commission
Birmingham, AL
01-02-N00165
A four-phase project for the digital conversion of the nine stations of the Alabama Public Television network. The fourth phase, funded by this award, completes the conversion of all stations and the Network Operations Center by purchasing a digital transmitter for WIIQ, ch. 41 (DTV ch. 19), Demopolis; digital microwave connections between Birmingham, Demopolis, and Mobile; plus noise reduction, closed captioning, A/D-D/A converters, and test & monitoring equipment. The network serves a population of about 4.2 million.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Allan Pizzato |
| Phone |
(205) 328-8756 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 669,582 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,673,954 |
Arkansas
Arkansas Educational Television Commission
Conway, AR
05-02-N02236
A two-phase project to convert five Arkansas Educational TV Network stations to digital broadcasting. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase remote controls and transmitters for KEMV, ch. 6 (DTV ch. 13), Mountain View; KAFT, ch.13 (DTV ch. 9), Fayetteville; and KETG, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 13), Arkadelphia. AETN serves a population of about 2,600,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Allen Weatherly |
| Phone |
(501) 682-2386 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 378,375 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,513,500 |
California
Coast Community College District
KOCE
Huntington Beach, CA
06-02-N03012
A single-phase project for the digital conversion of KOCE, ch. 50 (DTV ch. 48), Huntington Beach, CA. The project includes the transmitter, STL, video server, ATSC encoder, ID inserter, test and monitoring equipment. KOCE serves a population of 8.2 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Mel Rogers |
| Phone |
(714) 895-5623 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 596,930 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,796,930 |
KTEH TV Foundation
San Jose, CA
06-02-N03008
A single-phase project for the urgent replacement of master control equipment to continue the digital conversion of KTEH, ch. 54 (DTV ch. 50), San Jose, and KCAH, ch. 25 (DTV ch. 58), Salinas/Monterey, CA. Digital transmission equipment systems for these stations have been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Distribution Fund. The project includes a routing switcher, video server, encoder, PSIP generator, monitoring and test equipment. The two stations serve a population of over 1.8 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Cathrene Glick |
| Phone |
(408) 795-5442 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 232,284 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 580,710 |
Los Angeles Unified School District
KLCS
Los Angeles, CA
06-02-N03015
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KLCS, ch. 58 (DTV ch. 41), Los Angeles, CA. This project is the acquisition and installation of a video server. Digital transmission equipment for the station has been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Distribution Fund. KLCS serves a population of more than 16.4 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Janalyn Glymph |
| Phone |
(213) 241-4073 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 60,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 150,000 |
Redwood Empire Public Television, Inc.
KEET-TV
Eureka, CA
06-02-N03019
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KEET, ch. 13 (DTV ch. 11), Eureka, CA. The project includes a video server, ID system, PSIP generator, monitoring and test equipment. Digital transmission equipment for the station has been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. KEET-TV serves a population of over 135,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Ronald Schoenherr |
| Phone |
(707) 445-0813 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 240,865 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 359,500 |
Valley Public Television, Inc.
KVPT-TV
Fresno, CA
06-02-N03020
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KVPT, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 40), Fresno, CA by purchasing a video server. The station previously received a PTFP grant for digital transmission facilities. KVPT serves a population of 2.3 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Colin Dougherty |
| Phone |
(559) 266-1800 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 60,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 150,000 |
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network
KRMJ and KTSC
Denver, CO
08-02-N03006
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network. The project will provide a digital microwave system from KRMA, ch. 6 (DTV ch. 18), Denver, CO to feed digital transmitters at KTSC, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 26), Pueblo, CO, and KRMJ, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 17), Grand Junction, CO which were both funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The project will purchase modems, decoders, inverters, and oscillator upgrades for Denver, seven microwave sites, and the two transmitter sites. The three stations of the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting network serve about 1,741,010 people throughout Colorado.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Morgese |
| Phone |
(303) 620-5662 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 139,200 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 348,000 |
Connecticut
Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Hartford, CT
09-02-N00208
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the four stations in the Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network. The next phase of the project, funded by this award, includes purchase and installation of the transmitter, antenna, microwave, and test and monitoring equipment for WEDH-DTV, ch. 24, Hartford. The Hartford station serves a population of more than 4.5 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Whitsett Jr. |
| Phone |
(860) 278-5310 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 664,849 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,662,122 |
District of Columbia
OES, Inc.
onCourse
Washington, DC
11-03-N03161
A planning project from a consortium of public broadcasting organizations, OES Inc., Washington, DC, for its national, onCourse service, to determine the feasibility of integrating complementary technologies to establish a delivery system and digital resource for distance learning courses. The project will explore a system for dissemination of courses and other materials through a portion of the digital signal of public television stations combined with online interactive services through the Internet.
| Contact: |
Mr. Michael Cunningham |
| Phone |
(202) 737-3570 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 42,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 70,000 |
Florida
Barry Telecommunications, Inc.
WXEL-TV
Boynton Beach, FL
12-02-N03021
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WXEL-TV, ch. 47, Boynton Beach, FL, to digital broadcasting on ch. 27. A low power facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, antenna, transmission line, an analog/digital STL, ID inserter system, ATSC encoder with PSIP, and test and monitoring equipment. WXEL-TV serves 4,480,000 people in southeastern Florida.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Fred Flaxman |
| Phone |
(561) 737-8000 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 625,205 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,563,013 |
WJCT, Inc.
WJCT-TV
Jacksonville, FL
12-02-N02041
A two-phase project to convert WJCT-TV, ch. 7, Jacksonville, FL, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase an encoder with PSIP, ID system, noise reducer, dual sync generator system, and test and monitoring equipment. WJCT-TV serves a population of about 1.5 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Brian Lietz |
| Phone |
(904) 358-6339 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 148,260 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 370,650 |
Georgia
Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Atlanta, GA
13-02-N00063
A multi-phase project to convert Georgia Public Broadcasting's nine public television stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, purchases antennas, transmission lines, tower strengthening, and test equipment for each station. The stations are WGTV, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 12), Atlanta; WCLP, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 33), Chatsworth; WDCO, ch. 29 (DTV ch. 7), Cochran; WCES, ch. 20 (DTV ch. 2), Wren; WJSP, ch. 28 (DTV ch. 23), Warm Springs; WVAN, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 13), Pembroke; WXGA, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 9), Waycross; WABW, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 5), Pelham; and WACS, ch. 25 (DTV ch. 8), Dawson. The stations serve a population of about 7,788,240 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Lyle |
| Phone |
(404) 685-2410 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 852,786 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 3,411,147 |
Hawaii
Hawaii Public Television Foundation
KMEB-TV
Honolulu, HI
15-02-N01026
A two-phase project to convert the two Hawaii Public Television stations to digital broadcast transmission. The second phase, funded by this award, is for the digital conversion of KMEB, ch. 10 (DTV ch. 30), on the island of Maui. The project will purchase a digital transmitter, antenna, transmission line and related equipment, and a new tower. Hawaii Public Television provides public television service to the entire state of Hawaii.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Mike McCartney |
| Phone |
(808) 973-1070 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 469,648 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,304,941 |
Illinois
Southern Illinois University
WSIU-TV/WUSI
Carbondale, IL
17-02-N03018
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WSIU-TV ch. 8, (DTV ch. 40), Carbondale, IL, and WUSI, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 19), Olney, IL, by purchasing monitoring and test equipment. Both stations previously received PTFP grants for digital transmission facilities. WSIU-DT and WUSI-DT will provide public television service to about 1,219,400 persons.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Candis Isberner |
| Phone |
(618) 453-4343 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 84,451 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 211,129 |
West Central Illinois Educational Telecommunications Corporation
Chatham, IL
17-02-N02168
A two-phase project to convert the three public television stations of the West Central Illinois Educational Telecommunications Corporation (d.b.a. CONVOCOM), Chatham, IL, to digital broadcasting. The stations are WMEC, ch. 22 (DTV ch. 21), Macomb; WQEC, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 34), Quincy, and WSEC, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 15), Springfield. The second phase, funded by this award, purchases an antenna for WQEC-DT and microwave equipment to interconnect three network sites for the distribution of instructional and other programing. The CONVOCOM stations serve a population of about 459,000 in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Jerold Gruebel |
| Phone |
(217) 483-7887 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 159,252 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 637,009 |
Indiana
Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Merrillville, IN
18-02-N03032
An emergency project to replace the analog transmitter and antenna of public television station WYIN, ch. 56, in Merrillville, IN. The application requests $287,952, which is 40% of the $719,880 total project cost. WYIN provides public television service to 3.3 million people in northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area.
This emergency grant was awarded in February 2003.
| Contact: |
Mrs. Jennifer Vinovich |
| Phone |
(219) 756-5656 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 287,952 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 719,880 |
Tri-State Public Teleplex, Inc.
WNIN-TV
Evansville, IN
18-02-N03037
A project to improve the operation of WNIN-TV, ch. 9, Evansville, IN, by purchasing a video server and two camcorders. WNIN-TV provides public television service to 750,000 people in the Tri-State area of southern Illinois, southern Indiana and western Kentucky.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Dial |
| Phone |
(812) 423-2973 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 140,792 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 281,584 |
Trustees of Indiana University
Radio & Television Services, WTIU-TV
Bloomington, IN
18-02-N03030
A project to improve the operation of WTIU, ch. 30, Bloomington, IN, by replacing a video switcher, graphics generator, sync generator, editing, VTRs, audio console, and intercom. WTIU provides public television service to about 493,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Barrie Zimmerman |
| Phone |
(812) 855-2898 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 147,629 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 369,074 |
Iowa
Iowa Public Broadcasting Board
Iowa Public Television
Johnston, IA
19-02-N02096
A three-phase project to convert seven stations of Iowa Public Television to digital broadcasting and activate a new station. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase transmitters, antenna, tower modifications, transmission lines, fiber optic interconnect, remote controls, and monitoring and test equipment for KIIN, ch. 12 (DTV ch. 45), Iowa City; and KHIN, ch. 36 (DTV ch.35), Red Oak. Iowa Public Television serves a population of about 3 million.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Molly Phillips |
| Phone |
(515) 242-3120 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,166,819 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 4,667,276 |
Iowa Public Broadcasting Board
Iowa Public Television
Johnston, IA
19-02-N02096
A three-phase project to convert seven stations of Iowa Public Television to digital broadcasting and activate a new station. The third phase, funded by this award, will purchase full power upgrades for KTIN, ch. 21/DTV ch. 25, Fort Dodge; and KYIN, ch. 24/DTV ch. 18, Mason City and a 1/2 share of a tower for KYIN, Mason City. Iowa Public Television serves a population of about 3 million.
| Contact: |
Ms. Molly Phillips |
| Phone |
(515) 242-3120 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 610,657 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,442,628 |
Kansas
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc.
KPTS
Wichita, KS
20-02-N02033
A multi-phase project to convert KPTS, ch. 8, Wichita, KS, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server and logo inserter. KPTS serves a population of about 756,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dave McClintock |
| Phone |
(316) 838-3090 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 62,800 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 157,000 |
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc.
KPTS
Wichita, KS
20-02-N02033
A multi-phase project to convert KPTS, ch. 8, Wichita, KS, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29. The final phase, funded by this award, willl purchase a routing switcher, captioning encoders, master sync generator, and associated equipment. KPTS serves a population of about 756,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dave McClintock |
| Phone |
(316) 838-3090 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 100,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 250,000 |
Smoky Hills Public Television Corporation
KOOD
Bunker Hill, KS
20-02-N02007
A multi--phase project to convert three public television stations to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will construct a new facility, KDCK-DT, ch. 21, Dodge City, KS. The award will purchase a digital transmitter, antenna, remote control, test and monitoring equipment. Smoky Hills Public Television provides public television service to about 431,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Richard Hicks |
| Phone |
(785) 483-6900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 269,725 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 539,450 |
Smoky Hills Public Television Corporation
KOOD
Bunker Hill, KS
20-02-N02007
A multi--phase project to convert three public television stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will continue the digital conversion of KOOD, ch. 16, Bunker Hill, KS, by purchasing a digital router, encoder, captioning system, patch panels, equipment racks, decoder, digital VTR's, and automation equipment. KOOD provides public television service to about 431,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Richard Hicks |
| Phone |
(785) 483-6900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 213,750 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 427,500 |
Washburn University of Topeka
KTWU
Topeka, KS
20-02-N01022
A multi-phase project to convert KTWU, ch. 11 (DTV ch. 23), Topeka, to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase satellite receivers, test and monitoring equipment, and a video server . The station serves a population of 1.3 million in the Topeka area including Kansas and Missouri.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Eugene Williams |
| Phone |
(785) 231-1111 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 45,960 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 114,900 |
Washburn University of Topeka
KTWU
Topeka, KS
20-02-N01022
A multi-phase project to convert KTWU, ch. 11 (DTV ch. 23), Topeka, to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will pruchase SDTV recorders, a SDTV router and associated master control equipment. The station serves a population of 1.3 million in the Topeka area including Kansas and Missouri.
| Contact: |
Mr. Eugene Williams |
| Phone |
(785) 231-1111 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 88,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 220,000 |
Kentucky
Kentucky Authority for Educational Television
Lexington, KY
21-02-N03024
A single-phase project to convert four stations of Kentucky Educational Television, Lexington, KY, to digital broadcasting. The stations are WKMU, ch. 21 (DTV ch. 36), Murray; WKPD, ch. 29 (DTV ch. 41), Paducah; WKOH, ch. 31 (DTV ch. 30), Owensboro; and WKMA, ch. 35 (DTV ch. 42), Madisonville. The project will purchase transmitters, antennas, transmission lines, decoders, microwave adapters, and monitoring for the stations; replacement radios and spares for the microwave distribution system; replacement tower lights for WKPD; and a frame synchronizer for the network operations center. Kentucky Educational Television provides public television service to about 4.5 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Wall |
| Phone |
(859) 258-7100 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 658,592 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,665,000 |
Louisiana
Educational Broadcasting Foundation, Inc.
WLAE-TV
New Orleans, LA
22-02-N01060
A two-phase collaborative project to convert the facilities of WLAE, ch. 32 (DTV ch. 11) , and WYES, ch. 12 (DTV ch. 31), both New Orleans, to digital broadcasting. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase a new joint master control facility including a new tower, digital encoders, and test and related equipment. The two stations serve a population of 1,700,000 in the greater New Orleans area of Louisiana and Mississippi.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Mark Coudrain |
| Phone |
(504) 830-3720 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 431,200 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,078,000 |
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Baton Rouge, LA
22-02-N00007
A three-phase project to convert the six stations of the Louisiana Educational Television Authority to digital broadcasting. The third phase, funded by this award, will purchase a digital transmitter at WLPB, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 25), Baton Rouge; a digital transmitter and antenna at KLTM, ch. 13 (DTV ch. 19), Monroe; and a digital transmitter, antenna and tower modification at KLPA, ch. 25 (DTV ch. 26), Alexandria. Louisiana Public Broadcasting serves the statewide audience of 4.5 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Cindy Rougeou |
| Phone |
(225) 767-4452 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 549,075 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,196,300 |
Michigan
Central Michigan University
WCMU-TV
Mt. Pleasant, MI
26-02-N01198
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the public television stations of Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase various items of origination equipment, including a routing switcher, digital video tape recorders, a dual sync system, a generator & UPS system, terminal gear, test and monitoring equipment, and installation materials. The stations serve a population of about 1.3 million in central and northern lower Michigan.
| Contact: |
Dr. Edward Grant |
| Phone |
(989) 774-3105 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 278,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 695,000 |
Central Michigan University
WCMU-TV
Mt. Pleasant, MI
26-02-N01198
A multi--phase project for the digital conversion of the public television stations of Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase an ATSC encoder with PSIP, a video server, an ID system, STL, and test and monitoring equipment for WCMU-TV, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 56), Mt. Pleasant. The stations serve a population of about 1,282,651 in central and northern lower Michigan.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Edward Grant |
| Phone |
(989) 774-3105 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 342,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 855,000 |
Delta College
WDCQ/WDCP
University Center, MI
26-02-N00228
A three-phase project to convert the two stations operated by Delta College to digital broadcasting. The third phase, funded by this award, will purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and test and monitoring equipment for WDCP, ch. 35 (DTV ch. 15), Bad Axe, MI, plus a digital STL to connect the station to the master control at the Delta College, University Center campus. The station serves a population of about 1,248,467 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Barry Baker |
| Phone |
(517) 686-9346 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,104,856 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,649,039 |
Michigan State University
WKAR-TV
East Lansing, MI
26-02-N03002
A single-phase project to convert WKAR-TV, ch. 23, East Lansing, MI, to digital broadcasting on ch. 55. The project will purchase a transmitter, antenna, combiner, transmission line, tower strengthening, remote control, satellite receivers, SD encoders with PSIP, and test and monitoring equipment. WKAR-TV provides public television service to about 2.6 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Steven Meuche |
| Phone |
(517) 432-9527 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 405,808 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,623,234 |
Minnesota
Austin Independent School District #492
KSMQ-TV
Austin, MN
27-02-N03001
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KSMQ, ch. 15 (DTV ch. 20), Austin, MN by purchasing a satellite antenna, server and ID system, Digital transmission equipment for the station has been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Distribution Fund. KSMQ serves an audience of 621,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Jude Andrews |
| Phone |
(507) 433-0678 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 105,119 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 156,895 |
Duluth-Superior Area Educational Television Corporation
WDSE
Duluth, MN
27-02-N03039
A project to improve the operation of WDSE, ch. 38, Duluth, MN, by purchasing a master control switch and SD digital tape recorders. WDSE serves an audience of about 414,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Allen Harmon |
| Phone |
(218) 724-8567 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 96,200 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 240,500 |
West Central Minnesota Educational Television Company Inc.
Pioneer Public Television
Appleton, MN
27-02-N03013
A single-phase project to continue the applicant's digital television conversion by purchasing microwave radio equipment for a 2 hop STL system, shelter, and tower to feed a digital signal to KSMN. Ch 20 (DTV, ch. 15), Worthington, MN. The project will also move a 250 foot tower and shelter to another location. The applicant provides public television service to 1,200,000 people through KSMN, as well as KWCM-TV, ch. 10 (DTV ch. 31), Appleton, MN, and six translators. Digital transmission equipment for both KWCM and KSMN have been funded by grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Glen Cerny |
| Phone |
(320) 289-2622 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 192,855 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 296,700 |
Mississippi
Mississippi Authority for Educational Television
Jackson, MS
28-02-N01136
A two-phase project to complete the conversion of the Mississippi state public television network to digital transmission. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase DTV transmitters, antennas, combiners, tower upgrading, and test equipment for WMAO, ch. 23 (DTV ch. 25), Greenwood, and WMAW, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 44), Meridian. The state system serves over 2.7 million viewers.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Marie Antoon |
| Phone |
(601) 432-6378 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,072,676 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,704,000 |
Missouri
Southwest Missouri State University
SMSU Public Broadcasting Service
Springfield, MO
29-02-N01083
A two-phase application for the digital conversion of public television stations KOZK, ch. 21, (DTV ch. 23) Springfield, and KOZJ, ch. 26, (DTV ch. 25) Joplin, both MO. The second phase of this project, funded by this award, will purchase a DTV transmitter, antenna, transmission line, studio-transmitter link, and test and monitoring equipment for KOZJ. The stations serve a population of about 1,300,000 in southwest Missouri and contiguous areas of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Arlen Diamond |
| Phone |
(417) 836-4402 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 469,322 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 938,645 |
Montana
Montana State University
KUSM
Bozeman, MT
30-02-N01031
A multi-phase project to convert public television stations KUSM-TV ch. 9 (DTV ch. 20) Bozeman and KUFM-TV ch. 11 (DTV ch. 27) Missoula to digital broadcasting. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, will purchase a router/switcher for KUSM, Bozeman, the primary origination station for public television service thoughout Montana. Montana PBS provides service to about 450,000 people in Montana.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Hyyppa |
| Phone |
(406) 994-3437 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 187,500 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 250,000 |
Montana State University
KUSM
Bozeman, MT
30-02-N01031
A multi-phase project to convert public television stations KUSM-TV ch. 9 (DTV ch. 20) Bozeman and KUFM-TV ch. 11 (DTV ch. 27) Missoula to digital broadcasting. Low-power digital transmitters for KUSM and KUFM have been purchased through a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The next phase of the project, funded by this award, will purchase video servers, PSIP, and test and monitoring equipment for each of the two stations. The project also includes DS-3 encoders and decoders to interconnect the two stations and a monitor and control package for KUSM master control. The stations provide public television service to approximately 450,000 people in the state of Montana.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Hyyppa |
| Phone |
(406) 994-3437 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 798,750 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,065,000 |
Montana State University
KUSM
Bozeman, MT
30-02-N02246
An emergency application requesting satellite uplink and downlink equipment and prepayment of a five-year transponder lease to replace the unforseen dismantlement of the commercial microwave system that formerly provided statewide distribution of the Montana PBS signal. Interim costs associated with temporary satellite distribution service is included as part of this project.
This emergency grant was awarded in June 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Hyppa |
| Phone |
(406) 994-3437 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,264,031 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,685,375 |
Nebraska
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Lincoln, NE
31-02-N03026
A project to improve the transmission capability of KLNE, ch. 3, Lexington, NE, by replacing an analog transmitter. KLNE-TV serves an audience of about 175,000.
| Contact: |
Ms. Nancy Wehrbein |
| Phone |
(402) 472-9333 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 191,106 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 477,766 |
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Lincoln, NE
31-02-N00100
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the state's nine-station public television network. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a tower, remote control and computer monitoring equipment. Nebraska ETV serves a population of about 1,652,000 people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Nancy Wehrbein |
| Phone |
(402) 472-9333 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 177,552 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 443,879 |
New Jersey
New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority
NJN
Trenton, NJ
34-02-N03022
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WNJN, ch. 43 (DTV ch. 51) in Montclair, NJ. A low power facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, an antenna, a transmission line, test and monitoring equipment. WNJN serves a population of more than 17 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. William Schnorbus |
| Phone |
(609) 777-5163 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 187,222 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 468,055 |
New Mexico
University of New Mexico
KNME-TV
Albuquerque, NM
35-02-N00058
A multi-phase project for a cooperative digital television conversion project from the three New Mexico public television stations: KNME, ch. 5 (DTV ch. 35) Albuquerque; KENW, ch. 3 (DTV ch. 32) Portales; and KRWG, ch. 22 (DTV ch. 23 ) Las Cruces. KNME is the project leader. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase an encoder and router for KRWG-DTV, ch. 23, Las Cruces; a router for KENW-DT, ch. 32, Portales; and a router, an encoder, and an automation system for KNME-DTV, ch. 35, Albuquerque. The three stations serve approximately 2.5 million people throughout New Mexico.
| Contact: |
Mr. Theodore Garcia |
| Phone |
(505) 277-2121 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 652,960 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,232,000 |
University of New Mexico
KNME-TV
Albuquerque, NM
35-02-N00058
A multi-phase project for a cooperative digital television conversion project from the three New Mexico public television stations: KNME, ch. 5 (DTV ch. 35) Albuquerque; KENW, ch. 3 (DTV ch. 32) Portales; and KRWG, ch. 22 (DTV ch. 23 ) Las Cruces. KNME is the project leader. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a digital transmitter and antenna for KRWG, a multichannel video server for KNME, and 6 microwave relay sites and encoding equipment for KENW. The three stations serve nearly 2.5 million people throughout New Mexico.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Theodore Garcia |
| Phone |
(505) 277-2121 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 933,688 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,761,675 |
New York
Educational Broadcasting Corporation, Inc.
WNET
New York, NY
36-02-N00129
A multi-year project for the digital conversion of a joint master control facility serving WNET ch. 13 (DTV ch. 61) New York City and WLIW, ch. 21 (DTV ch. 22), Garden City. The second phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the HD/SD router expansion, upconverter, custom software, air switcher, video server and master control monitors. The stations provide public broadcasting programming to a population of over 18 million people in New York City, Long Island and surrounding areas of New Jersey and Connecticut.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Thomas Conway |
| Phone |
(212) 560-2780 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 546,106 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,721,180 |
Mountain Lake Public Telecommunications Council
Mountain Lake PBS
Plattsburgh, NY
36-02-N03003
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WCFE, ch. 57 (DTV ch. 38), Plattsburg, NY. A low power digital transmission facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes the purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, antenna, line, microwave, server, encoders, monitoring and test equipment. WCFE serves a population of over 340,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Alice Recore |
| Phone |
(518) 563-9770 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 921,094 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,374,767 |
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
University of NC Public Television
Raleigh, NC
37-02-N03036
A project to improve the transmission capability of WUNM, ch. 19, Jacksonville, NC, by replacing an analog transmitter. The station serves a population of approximately 1 million people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Pat LaBarbera |
| Phone |
(919) 549-7154 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 275,720 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 689,300 |
University of North Carolina
University of NC Public Television
Research Triangle Park, NC
37-02-N03007
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WUNJ, ch. 39 (DTV ch. 29), Wilmington, NC. The project will construct a new 1,013 ft. tower for the station's transmission facility. Digital transmission equipment is currently installed on a temporary 468-ft. tower at Delco, NC. The station serves a population of about 630,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Pat LaBarbera |
| Phone |
(919) 549-7154 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 726,346 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,815,864 |
Ohio
Bowling Green State University
WBGU
Bowling Green, OH
39-02-N02146
A multi-phase project to convert WBGU, ch. 27, Bowling Green, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 56. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase automation server outputs, an SD router, and SD tape machines. WBGU serves a population of about 1.3 million.
| Contact: |
Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald |
| Phone |
(419) 372-7000 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 117,141 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 293,000 |
Bowling Green State University
WBGU
Bowling Green, OH
39-02-N02146
A multi-phase project to convert WBGU, ch. 27, Bowling Green, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 56. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server and test eqipment. WBGU serves a population of about 1.3 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald |
| Phone |
(419) 372-7000 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 51,174 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 127,999 |
Greater Dayton Public Television
WPTO
Dayton, OH
39-02-N03016
A single-phase project to convert WPTO, ch. 14, Oxford, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 28, by purchasing a tower lease, STL fiber lease, server, and test equipment. WPTO serves a population of about 2,746,733. It is licensed to Greater Dayton Public Television, which also owns and operates WPTD, Dayton, ch. 16.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Fogarty |
| Phone |
(937) 220-1611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 152,481 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,009,810 |
Greater Dayton Public Television, Inc.
WPTD
Dayton, OH
39-02-N01166
A two-phase project for the conversion of WPTD, ch. 16, Dayton, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 58. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase a multichannel server, encoder, PSIP generator, and test and monitoring equipment. WPTD serves an estimated population of 2.9 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Fogarty |
| Phone |
(937) 220-1611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 207,164 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 517,910 |
Northeastern Educational Television of Ohio, Inc.
WNEO
Kent, OH
39-02-N02222
A two-phase project to convert WNEO, ch. 45, Alliance, OH, and WEAO, ch. 49, Akron, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 46 and ch. 50, respectively. The second phase, funded by this award, purchases a transmitter, encoder, antenna, tower strengthening, transmission line, and test and monitoring equipment for WEAO. WNEO and WEAO serve a population of about 2,520,758.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Trina Cutter |
| Phone |
(330) 677-4549 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 335,544 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,342,175 |
Ohio University
WOUC
Athens, OH
39-02-N03017
A single-phase project to convert WOUC, ch. 44, Cambridge, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 35, by purchasing a 1,200 ft. tower, antenna, and transmitter. WOUC serves a population of about 1,440,000. It is licensed to Ohio University, Athens, OH, and repeats the programing of WOUB-TV, ch. 20, Athens.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Carolyn Lewis |
| Phone |
(740) 593-4783 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,148,838 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,872,096 |
Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio
WGTE-TV
Toledo, OH
39-02-N03014
A single-phase project to convert WGTE-TV, ch. 30, Toledo, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29, by purchasing a server and ID inserter. WGTE-TV provides public television service to about 627,510 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Daniel Niedzwiecki |
| Phone |
(419) 380-4600 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 68,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 170,000 |
The Ohio State University
WOSU Stations
Columbus, OH
39-02-N03025
A single-phase project to convert WOSU-TV, ch. 34, Columbus, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38, by purchasing a transmitter, transmission line, antenna, STL, server, encoder with PSIP, ID inserter, and test equipment. WOSU-TV serves a population of about 1,482,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Thomas Rieland |
| Phone |
(614) 292-9678 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 738,676 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,846,691 |
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
KETA
Oklahoma City, OK
40-02-N01120
A multi-phase project to convert the applicant's 4 public television stations to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase test and monitoring equipment, a video server, and captioning equipment in the Oklahoma City Technical Center at KETA. The four stations serve a statewide population of 2,738,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Wall |
| Phone |
(405) 848-8501 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 68,841 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 275,365 |
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
KETA
Oklahoma City, OK
40-02-N01120
A multi-phase project to convert the applicant's 4 public television stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a routing switcher, master control room switcher, HD encoder, audio encoder and digital VTR's. The four stations serve a statewide population of 2,738,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Wall |
| Phone |
(405) 848-8501 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 160,320 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 641,281 |
University of Oklahoma/Rogers State University
KRSC
Claremore, OK
40-02-N02202
A multi-phase project to convert KRSC, ch. 35, Claremore, OK, to digital broadcasting on ch. 36. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server, and additional distribution and monitoring equipment. KRSC serves a population of about 1.2 million.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Virgle Smith |
| Phone |
(918) 343-7657 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 77,800 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 194,500 |
University of Oklahoma/Rogers State University
KRSC
Claremore, OK
40-02-N02202
A multi-phase project to convert KRSC, ch. 35, Claremore, OK, to digital broadcasting on ch. 36. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a master control switcher, routing switcher, monitors, automation system, and associated equipment. KRSC serves a population of about 1.2 million.
| Contact: |
Mr. Virgle Smith |
| Phone |
(918) 343-7657 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 226,020 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 565,050 |
Oregon
Oregon Public Broadcasting
KOPB Television and Radio Services
Portland, OR
41-02-N03035
A project to improve the production capacity of Oregon Public Broadcasting by purchasing high definition studio cameras with associated equipment. Oregon Public Broadcasting serves about 3 million people throughout the state.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Galmiche |
| Phone |
(503) 293-1987 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 134,588 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 539,000 |
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
42-03-N03065
A planning project to investigate the capabilities and compatibility of the telecommunications infrastructure used by the public service and first responder partners included in northeast Pennsylvania's proposed Regional Safety Training Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College. The project will determine the integration of appropriate technologies for a unified and coordinated center for the distribution of distance education and training statewide, and possibly nationally.
| Contact: |
Ms. Ann Bieber |
| Phone |
(610) 799-1581 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 100,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 134,012 |
Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation
WLVT
Bethlehem, PA
42-02-N03009
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WLVT, ch. 39 (DTV ch. 62), Bethlehem, PA. The project will purchase an ATSC transmission test package. The station serves a population of over 2.6 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Hillary Kwiatek |
| Phone |
(610) 867-4677 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 42,344 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 105,860 |
Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation
WLVT
Bethlehem, PA
42-02-N03034
A project to improve the transmission capability of WLVT, ch. 39 in Bethlehem, PA, by purchasing a back-up generator for its analog transmitter site. The station serves a population of about 2.6 million people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Hillary Kwiatek |
| Phone |
(610) 867-4677 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 63,175 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 157,939 |
The Pennsylvania State University
WPSX-TV
University Park, PA
42-02-N03031
A project to improve equipment at WPSX, ch. 3 (DTV ch. 15), University Park, PA, including a digital router, encoders, converters, consoles, lighting system, and intercom system. The station serves a population of about 3.4 million people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Kate Domico |
| Phone |
(814) 865-3333 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 431,330 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,078,324 |
WQED Pittsburgh
WQED
Pittsburgh, PA
42-02-N02085
A three-phase project to convert WQED-TV, ch. 13, Pittsburgh, PA, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38. The second phase of the project, funded by this award, includes purchase and installation of monitoring and test equipment plus the ATSC encoder for the master control location. WQED serves a population of more than 3.25 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jeffrey Rutkowski |
| Phone |
(412) 622-1312 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 120,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 300,000 |
WQED Pittsburgh
WQED
Pittsburgh, PA
42-02-N02085
A three-phase project to convert WQED-TV, ch. 13, Pittsburgh, PA, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the purchase and installation of a second transmitter amplifier to increase power and maximize coverage. WQED serves a population of about 3.25 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jeffrey Rutkowski |
| Phone |
(412) 622-1312 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 128,865 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 322,164 |
Puerto Rico
Ana G. Mendez University System
WMTJ
San Juan, PR
72-02-N02221
A multi-phase project to convert the two television stations of the Ana G. Mendez University System, WMTJ/San Juan and WQTO/Ponce, to digital broadcast. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, includes purchase and installation of a master control switcher and terminal gear for WMTJ. The two stations serve a population of about 3,212,321.
| Contact: |
Mr. Ariel Diaz |
| Phone |
(787) 766-2600 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 103,500 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 207,000 |
South Carolina
South Carolina Educational Television Commission
Columbia, SC
45-02-N01093
A multi-year award for the digital conversion of the South Carolina Television Network. The next phase of the project, funded by this award, covers transmission systems, including transmitter, antenna, line and test equipment, for WRJA, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 28) Sumter; WHMC, ch. 23 (DTV ch. 58) Conway; WJPM, ch. 33 (DTV ch. 45) Florence; WNEH, ch. 38 (DTV ch. 18) Greenwood; WEBA, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 33) Allendale; and WRET, ch. 49 (DTV ch. 43) Spartenberg. This phase also includes encoding and monitoring equipment for WNSC, ch. 30 (DTV ch. 15) Rock Hill; WRJA, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 28) Sumter; WJWJ, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 44) Beaufort and WRET, ch. 49 (DTV ch. 43) Spartanburg. The South Carolina Television Network serves about 4.1 million people statewide.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Crouch |
| Phone |
(803) 737-3234 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,790,935 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 7,163,740 |
South Carolina Educational Television Commission
Columbia, SC
45-02-N01093
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the South Carolina Public Broadcasting Network. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the upgrading of the towers at WRJA/Sumter, WJWJ/Beaufort, WHMC/Conway, WJPM/Florence, WNEH/Greenwood, WEBA/Allendale, WRET/Spartenburg, and WNSC/Rock Hill. The South Carolina Educational Television Network serves a population of more than 4.1 million people statewide.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Crouch |
| Phone |
(803) 737-3234 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 156,744 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,176,975 |
South Dakota
South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications
South Dakota Public Television
Vermillion, SD
46-02-N03011
A single-phase project to continue digital conversion of the applicant's public television stations. This award will purchase digital microwave radios, antennas, tower modifictions, batteries and chargers, to complete the interconnection between KBHE, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 26), Rapid City (transmission equipment funded by PTFP) the network's operations center at KUSD, ch. 2 (DTV ch. 34), Vermillion; and KTSD, ch. 10 (DTV ch. 21), Reliance. The transmission equipment at KUSD and KTSD were funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. South Dakota Public Television serves an audience of 263,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Donald Forseth |
| Phone |
(605) 677-5240 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 643,672 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,072,788 |
Tennessee
East Tennessee Public Communications Corporation
WKOP/WETP
Knoxville, TN
47-02-N01008
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the stations of East Tennessee Public Television, Knoxville, TN. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a transmitter, antenna, line, tower, STL, and test and monitoring equipment to convert WETP, ch. 2 (DTV ch. 41), Sneedville. The stations provide public television service to about 2 million people in East Tennessee.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jimmy Tindell |
| Phone |
(800) 595-0220 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 714,662 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,786,655 |
East Tennessee Public Communications Corporation
WKOP/WETP
Knoxville, TN
47-02-N01008
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the stations of East Tennessee Public Television, Knoxville, TV. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase various items of origination equipment, including a switcher, digital tape recorders, a router, A-D/D-A converters, distribution amplifiers, and installation materials. East Tennessee's two stations provide public television service to about 2 million people in East Tennessee.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jimmy Tindell |
| Phone |
(800) 595-0220 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 109,936 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 274,595 |
Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation
Chattanooga, TN
47-02-N03010
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of public television station WTCI, ch. 45, Chattanooga, TN, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29. A low power digital transmission facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes the purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, antenna, transmission line, flexicoder, ID system, SD upconverter, decoder, and test and monitoring equipment. WTCI serves a population of about 850,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Victor Hogstrom |
| Phone |
(423) 629-0045 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 328,798 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 821,996 |
Texas
El Paso Public Television Foundation, Inc.
KCOS
El Paso, TX
48-02-N01239
A multi-phase diigital conversion project to convert KCOS-TV, ch.13, to DTV ch. 30. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a monitor and an automation system. The station serves about 750,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Craig Brush |
| Phone |
(915) 747-6500 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 114,375 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 152,500 |
El Paso Public Television Foundation, Inc.
KCOS
El Paso, TX
48-02-N01239
A multi-phase diigital conversion project to convert KCOS-TV, ch.13, to DTV ch. 30. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server, test and monitoring equipment. The station serves about 750,000 people in the El Paso area.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Craig Brush |
| Phone |
(915) 747-6500 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 99,011 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 132,015 |
Texas A & M University
Texas Public Broadcasting Association
College Station, TX
48-02-N02112
A multi-phase project to convert 11 Texas public TV stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase master control switchers and routers for KUHT-DT, ch.9, Houston, and KERA-DT, ch.14, Dallas. The Texas Public Television stations serve about 19.8 million people.
| Contact: |
Dr. Rodney Zent |
| Phone |
(979) 845-5611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 84,250 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 337,000 |
Texas A & M University
Texas Public Broadcasting Association
College Station, TX
48-02-N02112
A multi-phase project to convert 11 Texas public TV stations to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase test and monitoring equipment, for KACV, ch. 2 (DTV ch. 21), Amarillo; KLRU, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 22), Austin; KAMU-TV, ch. 15 (DTV ch. 12), College Station; KEDT-TV, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 23), Corpus Christi; KMBH-TV, ch. 60 (DTV ch.38), Harlingen; KNCT-TV, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 47), Killeen; KTXT, ch.5 (DTV ch. 39), Lubbock; KOCV-TV, ch. 36 (DTV ch. 22), Odessa; KLRN, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 22), San Antonio; KUHT, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 9), Houston; and KCTF, ch. 34 (DTV ch.20), Waco. The project will also purchase a data link for KCOS, ch. 13 (DTV ch. 30), El Paso, and a PSIP manager for KERA ch. 13 (DTV ch. 14), Dallas. The Texas Public Television stations serve about 19.8 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Rodney Zent |
| Phone |
(979) 845-5611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 886,110 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,136,020 |
Vermont
Vermont ETV, Inc.
WVTA
Colchester, VT
50-02-N01047
A two-phase project for the digital conversion of four stations in the Vermont Public Television Network. The second phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the purchase and installation of transmission systems and interconnection equipment for WVTB in St. Johnsbury, WETK in Burlington, and WVER in Rutland. The Network serves a population of over 1.3 million residents of the state and neighboring areas of New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Canada.
| Contact: |
Mr. John King |
| Phone |
(802) 655-5274 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,235,050 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 3,087,624 |
Virginia
Blue Ridge Public Television, Inc.
WBRA
Roanoke, VA
51-02-N03005
A single-phase project to convert WBRA, ch. 15, (DTV ch. 3) Roanoke, WMSY, ch. 52, (DTV ch. 42) Marion, and WSBN, ch. 47 (DTV ch. 32) Norton, VA to digital broadcasting. The project includes transmitter, antenna, line and monitoring equipment for each of the three sites, plus the microwave system. The stations serve a population of over 2 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Neal |
| Phone |
(888) 332-7788 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 702,226 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,808,904 |
Public Broadcasting Service
Alexandria, VA
51-02-N01116
A multi-year project to assist all public television stations in their conversion to digital broadcasting. The project will purchase satellite Digital TV(DTV)Receiver/Decoders for distribution to public television stations throughout the United States. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, will purchase these units for 20 additional stations.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jerry Butler |
| Phone |
(703) 739-3997 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 270,720 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 676,800 |
Public Broadcasting Service
Alexandria, VA
51-02-N01116
A multi-phase project to assist public television stations in their conversion to digital broadcast by purchasing satellite Digital TV(DTV)Receiver/Decoders for distribution to public television stations nationwide. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase these units for 45 public broadcasting organizations around the country.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jerry Butler |
| Phone |
(703) 739-3997 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 631,380 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,578,450 |
Shenandoah Valley Educational Television Corporation
WVPT
Harrisonburg, VA
51-02-N00045
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of WVPT, ch. 51 (DTV ch. 11), Harrisonburg, and WVPY, ch. 42 (DTV ch. 21), Front Royal, VA. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, covers master control equipment including automation, router, and VTR's. The stations serve a population of over 475,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Maurice Bresnahan |
| Phone |
(540) 434-5391 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 152,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 380,030 |
Washington
Spokane School District # 81
KSPS
Spokane, WA
53-02-N01064
A three-phase project for the digital conversion of KSPS, ch. 7 (DTV ch. 8) Spokane, Washington and the construction of a joint master control facility that will be shared with Northwest Public Television stations KWSU/Pullman and KTNW/Richland. The third phase, funded by this award, will complete the master control facility including video DAs and master control switcher. KWSU and KTNW received assistance with their share of the master control facility from PTFP award # 53-02-01052. KSPS serves a population of about 900,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Claude Kistler |
| Phone |
(509) 354-7734 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 57,768 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 144,422 |
Washington State University
KWSU-TV
Pullman, WA
53-02-N01052
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of KWSU-TV, ch. 10 (DTV ch.17), Pullman, and KTNW, ch. 31 (DTV ch. 38), Richland, WA. The final phase, funded by this award, purchases a server, routing switcher, automation upgrade, and monitoring package for the orgination station in Pullman. The stations serve a population of over 540,000 people in eastern and central Washington.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dennis Haarsager |
| Phone |
(509) 335-6511 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 78,800 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 197,000 |
Washington State University
KWSU-TV
Pullman, WA
53-02-N01052
A multi-phase project for the digital televison conversion of the two Northwest Public Television stations: KWSU, ch. 10 (DTV ch.17) Pullman; and KTNW ch. 31 (DTV ch. 38) Richland. Low-power digital transmitters and antennas for the two stations were funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. This phase of the project includes decoders, test equipment and installation costs for the Kamiak Butte dissemination site; decoders for the Jump Off Joe Butte dissemination site; analog/ digital converters for the joint master control facility with KSPS (see PTFP award # 53-02-01064); and test equipment for the KTNW/KWSU studio. Northwest Public Television provides service to over half a million people in eastern and central Washington.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dennis Haarsager |
| Phone |
(509) 335-6511 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 56,695 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 141,739 |
West Virginia
West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority
Charleston, WV
54-02-N01044
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the three stations of the West Virginia Public Television Network. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, will consist of equipment for the Beckley master control facility, including converters, the digital router and patch panels. The Network serves a population of over 1.8 million residents of the State.
| Contact: |
Mr. Bill Acker |
| Phone |
(304) 556-4900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 46,600 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 115,185 |
West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority
Charleston, WV
54-02-N01044
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of three stations in the West Virginia Public Television Network. The next phase, funded by this award, includes transmission and master control equipment for WSWP, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 53) , Beckley. The Network serves a population of over 1.8 million residents of the State.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Bill Acker |
| Phone |
(304) 556-4900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 335,752 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 839,380 |
Wisconsin
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
WHA-TV
Madison, WI
55-02-N03033
A project to improve the operation of WHA-TV, ch. 21, Madison, WI, by purchasing studio cameras. WHA-TV serves a population of about 4.3 million people through the statewide Wisconsin network.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Brett |
| Phone |
(608) 263-9598 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 114,900 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 459,000 |
This page was last updated on 09/15/03.
