New: Video On Demand 
Watching CTN's channels certainly keeps Ann Arbor up to date and informed. Now, there's an additional way for you to access selected programming through our Video On Demand resource on the web. Check-out the Video On Demand link on the left. You can watch CTN's election debates, as well as recent Ann Arbor Cable Communications Commission meetings. Watch for additional programming to be added in the future.
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THANKS FOR HELPING CTN CELEBRATE
35 YEARS OF ANN ARBOR ON TV!
Hundreds Attend CTN Open House
In 1973 "The Waltons" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" swept the Emmys, the last "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" aired on NBC, and gas was 40 cents a gallon. That also was the year that a group of community activitists launched community access television in Ann Arbor.
THEN - CTN's first home at 403 S. Fifth Ave. in 1973.
In 1973 our organization was one of the first five access centers in the country. Today there are more than 2,000 centers across the nation providing public, educational, and government access to their communities. You'll get a great historical perspective on CTN by visiting our "History" section (see the links on the left of this page.) In addition, CTN is a member of the Alliance for Community Media. Visit the ACM website at www.ourchannels.org and you can find out about important issues pertaining to community media, as well as link to other access centers.
Watch this space for photos from our recent Open House - Coming Soon!
ACT NOW!
The 2% fee of gross cable revenues designated for Public Access Television is in danger of being lost. The Michigan Legislature intended for municipalities to receive these funds to operate an important community resource. Some cable companies are not paying the PEG (Public, Educational, Government) access fee. HB 5047 & SB 636 will preserve these funds.
Please contact:
Sen. Liz Brater - senLBrater@senate.michigan.gov
Rep. Rebekah Warren - rebekahwarren@house.mi.gov
Sen. Randy Richardville - senRRichardville@senate.michigan.gov
Rep. Pam Byrnes - pambyrnes@house.mi.gov
Rep. Kathy Angerer - kathyangerer@house.mi.gov
Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith - almasmith@house.mi.gov
Michigan's Video Franchising Law
Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act in 2006. Attorney Jon Kreucher provides his insights and opinions on the law and how it has affected consumers in this article from the July 2008 edition of "Michigan Township News." Click the link to read more: MiCableLaw.pdf
Digital Transition
The FCC recently posted the following new DTV publications. Please click on the links to view:
- Basic Guide to Setting UP Your Digital to Analog Converter Box:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/converterbox-analog-digital.pdf
-Setting up your Digital-to-Analog Converter Box with a VCR:
http://www.dtv.gov/factsheets/converterbox_vcr.pdf
-Video Descriptions & the DTV transition.
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/dtvvideodescription.pdf
-Setting up your Digital-to-Analog Converter Box (basic with twin-lead antenna wire) http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/setup-converterbox-balun.pdf
For a complete listing of all DTV publications, and up to date information on the Digital Transition, please go to www.dtv.gov.
CTN
Community Television Network (CTN), a free service of the City of Ann Arbor, operates channels 16, 17, 18 & 19 on the Comcast Cable System.
Check Out CTN "News"
Looking for what's new at CTN? Click on "Public Access" or "Educational Access" on the sidebar and then click News. Recent postings include "Eagles Soar into Skyline" (Educational), the replay schedule of "Your Favorite Book" taped at the Ann Arbor Book Festival (Educational), and how you can help crew on "Access Ann Arbor" (Public.)
Produce Your Own TV Show
Did you know CTN offers FREE production workshops to learn how to produce your own TV show for telecast on CTN Ch. 17? We offer training and equipment to Ann Arbor residents and representatives of non-profit organizations based within the City of Ann Arbor. Click "Classes" on the sidebar for details. Speak-out, create, communicate on CTN!
CTN Has Moved!
In March 2008, Community Television Network offices and studio relocated to the Eisenhower Corporate Park at 2805 S. Industrial (near Eisenhower), Ste. 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Phone: 734.769.7422.
Our new location offers clients individual editing suites, a larger Hotline studio and free ample parking. CTN is open for business 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
AATA Bus Routes:
Conveniently located across from the AATA headquarters, CTN has a bus stop right in front of our building. For more information about bus routes and schedules, visit www.theride.org.
Driving Directions:
- Downtown Ann Arbor: Go south on Main Street, turn left at Stadium then right at S. Industrial. CTN is at the end of S. Industrial (near Eisenhower) on the left.
- I-94: Take the State St. exit (#177). Go north on State, turn right on Eisenhower and left on to S. Industrial. CTN is the first building (2nd driveway) on the right.
Court Blocks Comcast's Plans to Move CTN's Channels
Comcast planned to move the four CTN channels (16, 17, 18, & 19) to the 900 numbers on their digital service but a Michigan court put a hold on that plan. Click here for more info.
Access Soapbox
Book a 5 minute taping to:
To get on "Soapbox" call 734.769.7422, ext. 1504
Tapings are the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Closings
CTN will be closed on:
- Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2008
- Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2008
- Thanksgiving, Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28
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