KUAC to replace TV transmitter

KUAC will install a new television transmitter in the summer of 2022. A recent grant from the Rasmuson Foundation finalized funding for the $228,729 project.

The current TV transmitter, the oldest continuously operating digital transmitter in 乐虎直播, regularly overheats, causing frequent outages. KUAC TV broadcasts services from the 乐虎直播 on seven channels to over 104,000 Interior 乐虎直播ns. Its commercial-free programs include award-winning children鈥檚 educational content, science programs, history documentaries, news, cultural content, how-to programs, Indigenous content and state government coverage.

The new transmitter will make available the next generation of television or next-gen TV. This technology will position KUAC to offer improved ways to reach viewers with advanced emergency alerts and video with more intense color, sharper images and deeper contrast to create a more life-like experience.

Funding sources are: Rasmuson Foundation, $126,229; Golden Heart Community Foundation, $2,500; KUAC Friends Group, $50,000; and American Rescue Plan, $50,000. The Rasmuson Foundation and the Golden Heart Community Foundation funds were awarded to the KUAC Friends Group, a nonprofit organization that supports KUAC.

鈥淲hat a thrill to learn that we are part of the largest slate of grant awards in the Rasmuson Foundation鈥檚 66-year history,鈥 said Gretchen Gordon, KUAC general manager and KUAC Friends Group executive director. 鈥淚t is humbling to be awarded alongside so many incredible organizations doing work that improves the quality of life in 乐虎直播.鈥

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