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TV Tacoma Making the Conversion to HD

TV Tacoma Making the Conversion to HD on Oct. 15

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Oct. 14, 2016

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5152

Stacy Ellifritt, Media and Communications, stacy.ellifritt@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2005

 

TV Tacoma Making the Conversion to HD on Oct. 15

 

As part of the City of Tacoma’s Council Chambers Improvement Project, TV Tacoma has completed a conversion to high-definition (HD) that will go live on Saturday, Oct. 15 on HD channels 512 for Click! and 321 for Comcast cable systems.

 

“The upgrade to Digital High Definition provides a noticeable increase in clarity for both video and audio; providing sharp, colorful images in a wider format that gives the viewer a more cinematic experience,” said Jeff Lueders, cable communications and franchise services manager.” As one of only a handful of government channels that are now HD in Washington State, the City is excited about this conversion and the technical improvements it provides both now and for future productions.”

 

The audio visual and HD upgrades that took place in the City Council Chambers were part of a capital improvement project designed to upgrade the City’s broadcast programming on TV Tacoma and its live web streaming. The HD conversion was funded by Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) funds that are federally restricted for this type of capital project.

 

For standard definition programming, TV Tacoma can be seen on Click! Channel 12 within Tacoma city limits and in Pierce County, with the exception of University Place, where it can be found on Channel 21. On Comcast, TV Tacoma can be seen on Channel 12 within Tacoma city limits and on Channel 21 in Pierce County. For programming information or program streaming, visit TVTacoma.org.

 

 

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