1. Can PEG TV cover an event sponsored by our organization?
Sorry, PEG TV is not a news organization. Remember, this is public access, we do not choose what material is shown.

2. Can you give us the name of someone who will cover the event for us?
Once again, no. Our independent producers are all volunteers and may or may not wish to work on any given project. In order to protect the privacy of our independent producers, we do not give out their names or phone numbers.

3. Then how do I get a show on the any of the channels at PEG TV?
You have two choices. First, become an independent producer yourself. The course is quick and gives you full access to our remote field production equipment. The other option is to use your home video camera. We can accept either VHS, S-VHS, Mini DV, DV, and DVCAM tapes. No VHS-C please.

4. How do I become an independent producer at PEG TV?
Send us your name and address and we will contact you with the course information. Courses run about once a month on a first-come first-serve basis. There is no charge for taking the course and all materials are provided.

5. Can I request a copy of a program that was aired on one of the access channels?
Copies of all programming shown on air (with a few exceptions) can be purchased through us. Copies will cost $10 dollars. Please understand that making copies takes time so plan ahead and order your tape well in advance.

6. Is it legal for me to tape a program off the air?
Yes, feel free to save a couple of dollars and tape it yourself.

7. When will my show be on the air?
We publish our schedule two weeks in advance. This means that it usually takes two weeks for a new program to appear on our schedule. We do not schedule new shows until we have the tape in our hands.

8. How many times will my show be on?
Programs usually run for two weeks, three times each week. To find exact times check our schedule in the Rutland Herald, Sam's Good News, and on the individual channels' bulletin boards. (Check right here on the website too!)

9. How many people watch PEG TV?
Channels 15, 20 and 21 reach 15,000 homes but we can not say exactly how many viewers that equals. Our programming can only be seen by people connected to the Rutland Head End or "hub" of Adelphia Cable.

10. Who pays for public access?
According to the Federal Communications act of 1984, cable companies must provide certain available channels for public use. These stations are funded by a small percentage of the cable companies' yearly gross revenue, not to exceed 5%. Some PEG organizations also raise funds through donations and grants. Because cable companies make money from cable subscribers, it could be said that the citizens of a community pay for public access. This is one more good reason why you should get involved with your local public access organization.