Richmond's Community Access TV Station Grossly Neglected
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TO: Office of The Press Secretary
900 E. Broad Street Rm 404
Richmond, Virginia 23219
SUBJECT: Comcast Feedback
Richmond's Community Access TV Station Grossly Neglected
Community access centers exist because cable operators provide channel capacity, services, facilities and equipment as partial compensation to communities for their use of public rights-of-way (streets, highways, parks and other government owned property). This compensation provides access to media for the local population. Cable service must continue to be regulated at the local level and franchise fees must continue as a source of funding.
It is evident from the quality of programming, quantity of programming and poor picture quality coming into our homes that Comcast is neglecting its responsibilities in providing the local community with an access center capable of serving the needs of the community. The present facility is at best a mini-studio, operated by one paid employee three days a week. There is a high demand for programming from the public sector but the access station lacks the manpower to use the channel capacity to its full potential. Currently, studio producers are forced to wait approximately one year to produce live shows.
As subscribers, users and viewers, we deserve better. We demand better service and an upgraded facility capable of transmitting signals with improved quality. As users, we demand more than a mini-studio with outdated equipment and one employee three days a week.
We demand an audit to account for the unequal distribution of funds apportioned within Public, Education and Government ( PEG) access media. It is obvious that the two sister components of PEG, Education and Government, are allocated a much larger share of the budget than the Public entity.
If Comcast is unable or unwilling to dedicate immediate attention to local community access television serving Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Goochland, and Ashland then the Franchise must be awarded to another Cable Company with an interest in providing adequate services and facilities to the local community.
900 E. Broad Street Rm 404
Richmond, Virginia 23219
SUBJECT: Comcast Feedback
Richmond's Community Access TV Station Grossly Neglected
Community access centers exist because cable operators provide channel capacity, services, facilities and equipment as partial compensation to communities for their use of public rights-of-way (streets, highways, parks and other government owned property). This compensation provides access to media for the local population. Cable service must continue to be regulated at the local level and franchise fees must continue as a source of funding.
It is evident from the quality of programming, quantity of programming and poor picture quality coming into our homes that Comcast is neglecting its responsibilities in providing the local community with an access center capable of serving the needs of the community. The present facility is at best a mini-studio, operated by one paid employee three days a week. There is a high demand for programming from the public sector but the access station lacks the manpower to use the channel capacity to its full potential. Currently, studio producers are forced to wait approximately one year to produce live shows.
As subscribers, users and viewers, we deserve better. We demand better service and an upgraded facility capable of transmitting signals with improved quality. As users, we demand more than a mini-studio with outdated equipment and one employee three days a week.
We demand an audit to account for the unequal distribution of funds apportioned within Public, Education and Government ( PEG) access media. It is obvious that the two sister components of PEG, Education and Government, are allocated a much larger share of the budget than the Public entity.
If Comcast is unable or unwilling to dedicate immediate attention to local community access television serving Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Goochland, and Ashland then the Franchise must be awarded to another Cable Company with an interest in providing adequate services and facilities to the local community.
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19 October 2015
5 September 2015
49.
Michael T
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As a volunteer at the Community Access Channel I am a witness to the poor quality of equipment and the poor quality in programming. Most of the equipment being utilized is horribly outdated (at least 20 years old). As a volunteer I would I welcome more di
17 August 2015
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Patricia Aj
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Let's get going and give them what they need!!
Address, Zip Code
5 Kambis Dr Richmond, VA 23231
14 August 2015
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Barbara Ac
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We had produced a program on cable access about a year ago. You do need to wait an incredibly long time to finally get your show on , and then can only broadcast for a short period of time (I think it was 6 weeks) to make room for others. Considering that
19 July 2015
18 July 2015
18 June 2015
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Lisa M
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I come from a small town (15,000) in Mass. where Comcast supported a 3-full time person local access cable station which constantly produced local programming. All you needed was the idea and they would do it. Clearly Richmond needs to negotiate much more
26 March 2015
39.
Paul Ms
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In the past couple years I have filmed 250+ hours of local music performances. Many of the filmed artists & bands have expressed a desire to see not only their performances, but other acts as well. In the past two years we have only been able to air t
6 December 2014
38.
Scott B
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community media
Address, Zip Code
711 China Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone Number
804 225 8384
Title/Organization
Richmond Green Party
1 December 2014
18 November 2014
4 October 2014
3 September 2014
29 June 2014
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Scott Gj
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I would like to see more programs that will involve the community. As an inspiring actor, I would like a LOCAL station to allow us actors/actresses to perfect our craft!!!
Address, Zip Code
5 Kambis Drive
Phone Number
804-795-9519
13 June 2014
30 April 2014
5 April 2014
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Daniel N
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Agree with need for better service, more progamatic diversity
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Title/Organization
Director, VCU Center for HIV Research and Education
22 February 2014
12 January 2014
5 January 2014
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Andwele Khg
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I fully concur with the content of this letter. Community Access television is an alternative to mainstream television and should keep us informed of events and issues affecting the local community. Unfortunately, Comcast and the Franchise Authority have
16 July 2013
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