Blog entries from Viewer Exchange

Viewer Exchange: World Focus

Viewer Exchange — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:26:48 +0100

Dear KRCB:

Please don't end World Focus. It is one of the very best news programs. BBC is the only other source of world news and even that program is mostly focused on the US. Americans need more world news to make us aware of other countries and peoples, not less. Thank you.

A Viewer

Dear Viewer:

The decision to end World Focus is not ours. It is a decision made by the producers. They made an announcement during their Monday, March 8, Read More...

Viewer Exchange: Masterpiece Classic: Emma

Viewer Exchange — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:41:11 +0100

Hello:

I caught on a recent Sunday the first episode of a new version of Emma. Did you already air the rest of it? I tried to find it but no luck.

Thanks,

A Viewer

Hi Viewer:

Thank you for your interest in KRCB and our programming. Part 1 of Masterpiece Classic: Emma was aired Sunday, February 28 at 9 pm. Because we are going into our spring pledge fundraising beginning Friday, March 5 and running through Sunday, March 21, both Parts 2 and 3 ofRead More...

Viewer Exchange: Digital Broadcast Interrupted at Midnight

Viewer Exchange — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:38:33 +0100

Viewer inquiry:

Hi:

I am a long-time fan of KRCB. I'm unemployed and on a tight budget, so it's nice to be able to get some decent programming on broadcast television here in Vallejo, California.

I have been looking for information about the broadcast schedule. I cannot find any information about why the channels cease broadcasting after midnight, even though there are programs scheduled 24/hrs a day.

I have a hunch it may be due to cutting the strength of the signRead More...

New to KRCB: Viewer Exchange

Viewer Exchange — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:53:35 +0100

We receive a lot of viewer inquiries, opinions and suggestions here at KRCB Public Television. Folks might have a question about a program we aired, wonder if it will re-air or how to get a DVD copy. Perhaps they have a technical question about their reception or interruption in service. Viewer Exchange is designed to post those comments and inquiries that might be of universal interest to our viewers. Ideally it will answer many of your own questions about KRCB and our programming, encourageRead More...

KRCB Fall News

Viewer Exchange — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:12:38 +0100

Fall and early winter will bring many new offerings to our Public Television schedule. In addition to October’s exciting annual Wine & Epicurean Auction to benefit the station, we begin our second Student to Citizen independent film project. Funded by a private donor, there will be seven monthly independent film presentations on KRCB Tuesday nights from October through May of 2010. A complete listing, along with summaries and study guides are at http://www.krcb.org/student-to-Read More...

KRCB TV Programming Update

Viewer Exchange — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:31:08 +0100

First of all, my apologies for being away from this blog for so long. Last June 3rd, I found myself at Kaiser Hospital in Santa Rosa for emergency surgery. Complications, additional surgery and recovery became my life over the past many weeks. But now I am able to write once again.

Of course, the June 12 digital transition came and went since then. All seems to have gone very smoothly for KRCB and most of our viewers. New digital antennas are up, converters are properly tuned and mRead More...

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Latest Blog News

All full power television stations in the U.S. must be broadcasting in digital transmission by June 12, 2009. This means that except in a very few cases, all current (analog) transmitters will be turned off on or before that day. Some stations in our Bay Area have made the change early.

KRCB will remain both an analog and digital service until June 12, 2009. When we finally make the big switch, how will this affect you as a viewer and member of KRCB, ChanneRead More...

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:00:00 +0100

February Blog News

Well, here’s the latest news regarding digital transmission, as things have changed! Congress legislated and President Obama has signed the bill delaying the digital transmission conversion. It now stands that all full power television stations in the U.S. must be broadcasting by digital transmission by June 12, 2009. This means that except in a very few cases, all current (analog) transmitters will be tuRead More...

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:00:00 +0100

February 17th Digital Transition

As I am sure you are aware by now, as of Tuesday, February 17th, all full power television stations in the U.S. must be broadcasting by digital transmission. This means that except in a very few cases, all current (analog) transmitters will be turned off on or before that day. How will this affect you as a viewer and member of KRCB, Channel 22? The short answer is, for the most part, not at all. Since we know Read More...

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:00:00 +0100

DECEMBER 31ST DEADLINE TO APPLY!

I’d like to express a big thank you to everybody who either joined KRCB for the first time, or renewed your membership, during our recent Winter Pledge Drive! All my best wishes for a happy holiday season and a great 2009!

Speaking of which…On February 17, 2009, KRCB and all other full power TV stations, will turn off their analog transmitters and will continRead More...

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Winter Pledge Drive

As Program manager here at KRCB, I wanted every viewer to know what we’re doing for our December Pledge Drive

With the tough times affecting us all, we’ve added something new for this important Winter Pledge Drive allowing for greater community engagement and a chance to make even more of a difference! Through a partnership among KRCB and local organizations, Project Open Hand, FooRead More...

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0100

Hello Everyone,

In addition to being the Program Director for KRCB Channel 22, I also play the role of Underwriting Sales Manager. Some of you out there may be scratching your heads wondering what exactly underwriting means and why it is so important for the livelihood of KRCB.

As you watch or listen to KRRead More...

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:00:00 +0100

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another edition of my blog, “Ask Your KRCB Program Director”. There are some updates to our programming schedule that started in the beginning of September that I’d like to detail for you. Again, please feel free to contact KRCB at any time with questions or comments; we value your support greatly. When we choose shows to air on our television station, we do it with our viewers and members in mind.

Ask Your KRCB Program Director

Viewer Exchange — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Hello everyone,

My name is Stan Marvin and I have been the Program Director at KRCB for the past ten or so years. I was recently told by my IT guys that with the launch of our new website we would also have the opportunity to create blogs. At first I thought, "A blog, why?" But then thinking more about it I realized this would be a great opportunity to answer some of our viewer's questions that I often get as KRCB Program Director. I will try to update my blog as ofteRead More...