Smoky Hills Public Television
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| western Kansas | |
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| Slogan | Making Kansas a Better Place to Live and Work |
| Channels | Analog: see table below Digital: see table below |
| Affiliations | PBS |
| Owner | Smoky Hills Public Television Corporation |
| First air date | November 10, 1982 |
| Call letters' meaning | see table below |
| Transmitter power | see table below |
| Height | see table below |
| Facility ID | see table below |
| Transmitter coordinates | see table below |
| Website | www.shptv.org |
Smoky Hills Public Television is the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member network for 71 counties in central and western Kansas. It is headquartered in a historic native stone building in Bunker Hill, just east of Russell.
The network consists of flagship station KOOD (channel 16) in Hays, full-power satellites KSWK (channel 8) in Lakin, and KWKS (channel 19) in Colby and low-power satellite KDCK (channel 21) in Dodge City. KOOD's transmitter in southern Russell County, approximately 10 miles south-southeast of Russell.
Smoky Hills Public Television annually televises several Kansas high school athletic championship events sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association: the Eight-Man Division 1 and 2 Football Championship games (November), Class 3-2-1A state wrestling tournament (February), and the Class 1A basketball tournament championship games (March).
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[edit] History
The Smoky Hills Public Television Corporation was founded in 1978 to bring a local PBS station to western Kansas. The region is part of the Wichita market, and up to that time much of the area got PBS programming on cable via either Wichita's PBS station, KPTS, or Denver's PBS affiliate KRMA. KOOD was the first station in the network to sign on the air, on November 10, 1982. KSWK followed on March 15, 1989. KDCK signed on on March 3, 1998 and flash-cut to digital in 2003. KWKS signed on as a digital-only station in June 2007.
The combined broadcast power of the four SHPTV stationscovers almost half of Kansas. Most viewers watch the network on cable, which is all but essential for an acceptable signal in most of this vast area. Since 2005, it has also been available on the Wichita DirecTV and Dish Network feeds, boosting its potential viewership to over 1.5 million people in Kansas and Nebraska.
[edit] Stations
| Station | City of license | Channels (Digital) |
First air date | Call letters’ meaning |
ERP (Digital) |
HAAT (Digital) |
Facility ID | Transmitter coordinates |
| KOOD | Hays | 16 (UHF) PSIP 9 Cable 9 Cox Cable 9 (Great Bend) Cox Cable 7 (Lindsburg) Cox Cable 2 (Salina) |
November 10, 1982 | 496 kW | 304 m | 60675 | 38°46′16″N 98°44′17″W / 38.77111°N 98.73806°W | |
| KSWK | Lakin | 8 (VHF) PSIP 3 Cox Cable 7 (Garden City) |
March 15, 1989 | South Western Kansas |
33 kW | 153 m | 60683 | 37°49′39.9″N 101°6′36.9″W / 37.82775°N 101.11025°W |
| KDCK1 | Dodge City | 21 (UHF) Cox Cable 7 |
March 1998 | Dodge City Kansas |
8.42 kW | 99 m | 79258 | 37°49′32.8″N 100°10′42.5″W / 37.825778°N 100.178472°W |
| KWKS1 | Colby | 19 (UHF) | June 2007 | Western KansaS |
464 kW | 383 m | 162115 | 39°14′31″N 101°21′40″W / 39.24194°N 101.36111°W |
Notes:
- 1. KDCK and KWKS did not have companion digital channels, and therefore are operating on their pre-transition channels, without using PSIP. KDCK flash-cut to digital in 2003.
Until 2009, the state network also aired on seven low-power translators:
- K69DB Hoxie (channel 69)
- K66CD Phillipsburg (channel 66)
- K64BS Concordia (channel 64)
- K15CG Oakley (channel 15)
- K23BU Goodland (channel 23)
- K32BY Oberland (channel 32)
- K39BS Norton (channel 39)
The Hoxie translator was owned by the government of Sheridan County, the others were owned by the state network. All translators were taken out of service when analog broadcasting ended in the United States in 2009.
[edit] Subchannels
Subchannels for SHPTV include:
| Channel | Name | Programming |
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| 9.1 | SHPTV-DT | Main SHPTV Programming / PBS SD |
| 9.2 | SHPTV-HD | Main SHPTV Programming / PBS HD |
| 9.3 | SHPTV-DT3 | Create* |
| 9.4 | SHPTV-DT4 | PBS World* |
* - channel runs from 12:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM EST
[edit] State Funding Issues
On May 10, 2010, Smoky Hills Public Television and all Kansas public broadcasters called out to their viewers and supporters to help stop state legislation that would cut the state funding of public broadcasting by 50%.
On May 27, 2010, Smoky Hills Public Television sent out an email stating that the Kansas Governor vetoed the cuts to Kansas Public Broadcasting and thanked everyone for calling and emailing the governor.[1]
[edit] Television Programs Produced (2010)
| Program Title | Debut Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors On Call (Season 5) (LIVE) | February 2, 2010 | Season 5 features hour long episodes |
| The Kansas Legislature (ongoing series) (LIVE) | February 5, 2010 | --- |
| Miss Southwest Kansas Pageant | February 7, 2010 | Marks the 4th year of coverage
Taped: January 9, 2010 |
| KSHSAA 3-2-1A State Wrestling (LIVE) | February 26–27, 2010 | Quarter-Finals, 1st Round Consolations, Semi-Finals, Finals |
| KSHSAA 1A State Girls' Basketball Championship | April 1, 2010
Replay: April 10, 2010 |
Girls' Championship Game: South Gray vs Argonia
Taped: March 12, 2010 |
| KSHSAA 1A State Boys' Basketball Championship | April 8, 2010
Replay: April 10, 2010 |
Boys' Championship Game: South Gray vs Hanover
Taped: March 12, 2010 |
| 2010 Signature Auction (LIVE) | April 17–18, 2010 | Fundraiser for Smoky Hills Public Television |
| Kansas Candidates: 1st District Congressional Forum (LIVE) | April 26, 2010 | Live from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas |
| Down Home Country: Live in Branson | May 2010 | --- |
| Kansas Candidates: Senate Race | June 4, 2010 | --- |
| Kansas Candidates: 1st District Congressional Forum | June 22, 2010 | Aired live on the internet from Seward County Community College, Liberal, Kansas\ |
| Scoreboard Pre-Season Show: Northwest Kansas | August 20, 2010 | --- |
| Scoreboard Pre-Season Show: South Central Kansas | August 20, 2010 | --- |
| Scoreboard Pre-Season Show: North Central Kansas | August 27, 2010 | --- |
| Scoreboard Pre-Season Show: Southwest Kansas | August 27, 2010 | --- |
| Scoreboard Show | September 3, 2010 | High School sports program with an 11 episode run |
| Kansas Candidates | September 2010 | Kansas Governmental Debates |
[edit] Doctors On Call (Season 5)
Doctors On Call is a live viewer call-in show. This Smoky Hills Public Television Production features Kansas doctors and health care professionals talking about health-related topics. They ask their viewers to call in their questions or email them prior to the program about the selected topic of the week.
| Season | Debut Date | Topic | Doctor 1 | Doctor 2 |
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| 5 | February 2, 2010 | Heart Disease (Special 1hr Episode) | Dr. Jeff Curtis, MD - Hays Med, DeBakey Heart Institute | Dr. Gary Benton, MD - Hays Med, DeBakey Heart Institute |
| 5 | February 9, 2010 | Kidney Issues | Johanna McCullagh, MD, Nephrology Center of Western Kansas, Hays | Henry Reed, MD, Mowery Clinic, Salina |
| 5 | February 16, 2010 | Weight Loss | Zuarab Tsereteli, MD, Southwind Surgical, Hays | Kristi Schnuerle, RN, Southwind Surgical, Hays |
| 5 | February 23, 2010 | Diabetes (Special 1hr Episode) | Jon Richards, MD Salina Regional Health Center | |
| 5 | March 2, 2010 | Colon Cancer | Mark Fesen, MD, Hutchinson Clinic | Kris Canfield, MD, Beloit Medical Center |
| 5 | March 23, 2010 | Sleep Disorders | Hunter Hearn, MD, Wichita Clinic | Anwarul Siddqui, Salina Clinic |
| 5 | March 30, 2010 | Digestive Disorders (Special 1hr Episode) | Paul Johnson, MD, Mowery Clinic, Salina | Michael Machen, MD, Bluestem Medical, Quinter |
| 5 | April 6, 2010 | Urology | Ron Catanese, MD, High Plains Urology, Garden City | B. Dan Witt, DO, Central Kansas Urology, Hoisington |
| 5 | April 13, 2010 | Pet Health | Steve Mosier, DVM, Hays Veterinary Hospital | Matt Nichols, DVM, Town and Country Veterinary, Russell |
| 5 | April 20, 2010 | Eye Health (Special 1hr Episode) | Thomas McDonald, Eye Specialists, Hays | William Clifford, MD, Fry Eye, Garden City |
| 5 | April 27, 2010 | Stroke | Daniel Sanchez, MD, Family Practice, Plainville | Phil Sechtem, MS, CCC-SLP, Herndon Speech Language Hearing Clinic, Hays |
| 5 | May 4, 2010 | Children's Health and Behavior | R.C. Trotter, MD, Family Practice, Dodge City | |
| 5 | May 11, 2010 | Cancer/Mind & Body Connection (Special 1hr Episode) | Robert Sager, MD, Family Practice, Liberal | Everard Hughes, MD, Southwind Oncology, Garden City |
| 5 | May 18, 2010 | Plastic Surgery | Kirk Potter, DO, Graystone Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Hays | Robbie VonLintel, RN, Graystone Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Hays |
| 5 | May 25, 2010 | Orthopedics | Vivek Sharma, MD, Hays Orthopedic Institute | Troy Herman, PT, CHI, Hays |
[edit] Down Home Country: Live In Branson
"Down Home Country: Live in Branson" was taped at the Tri-Lakes Center in Branson, Missouri. The program is hosted by Branson performer Dalena Ditto.
| Episode | Debut Date | Guest 1 | Guest 2 | Guest 3 | Guest 4 |
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| 1 | May 1, 2010 | Penny Gilley | Johnny Lee | Joe Bonsall - The Oak Ridge Boys | |
| 2 | May 8, 2010 | Leroy Van Dyke | New South | Jim Ed Brown | |
| 3 | May 15, 2010 | Norma Jean | Dusty Rogers | Pierce Arrow | Bill Anderson |
| 4 | May 22, 2010 | Buck Trent | Ricky Boen and Texas Mud | Bellamy Brothers | |
| 5 | May 29, 2010 | Leroy New | Joey Riley | Lee Greenwood | |
| 6 | June 19, 2010 | Ronnie Prophet | Marilou Turner | Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute | Mickey Gilley |
| 7 | June 26, 2010 | Wanda Jackson | Baldknobbers | Marty Stuart | |
| 8 | July 10, 2010 | Barbara Fairchild | Daniel O'Donnell | Mary Duff | Patty Davidson |
| 9 | July 17, 2010 | Sons of the Pioneers | Splinter Middleton | Mel Tillis | |
| 10 | July 24, 2010 | Moe Bandy | Clay Cooper | Neal McCoy |
[edit] The Kansas Legislature (2010)
The Kansas Legislature is a live viewer call-in show from Smoky Hills Public Television, which features Kansas representatives and senators discussing state issues.
| Show Date | Host | Guest 1 | Guest 2 | Guest 3 | Guest 4 |
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| February 5, 2010 | Chris Crawford | Rep. Bob Bethell (R), Dist #113, Alden | Rep. Mitch Holmes (R), Dist #114, St. John | Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer (R), Dist #40, Grinnell | |
| February 12, 2010 | Richard Shank | Rep. Eber Phelps (D), Dist #111, Hays | Rep. Charles Roth (R), Dist #71, Salina | Sen. Janis Lee (D), Dist #36, Kensington | Rep. Elaine Bowers (R), Dist #107, Concordia |
| February 19, 2010 | Chap Rackaway | Sen. Pete Brungart (R), Dist #24, Salina | Rep. Don Svaty (D), Dist #108, Ellsworth | Sen. Jay Emler (R), Dist #35, Lindsborg | Rep. Don Hineman (R), Dist. #118, Dighton |
| March 26, 2010 | Chap Rackaway | Rep. Deena Horst (R), Dist #69, Salina | Rep. Mitch Holmes (R), Dist #114, St. John | Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer (R), Dist #40, Grinnell | Rep. John Faber (R), Dist #120, Brewster |
| April 9, 2010 | Richard Shank | Rep. Eber Phelps (D), Dist #111, Hays | Rep. Don Svaty (D), Dist #108, Ellsworth | Rep. Don Hineman (R), Dist. #118, Dighton | Sen. Janis Lee (D), Dist #36, Kensington |
| May 20, 2010 | Larry Dreiling | Rep. Dan Johnson (D), Dist #110, Hays | Rep. Deena Horst (R), Dist #69, Salina | Rep. Don Svaty (D), Dist #108, Ellsworth | Sen. Pete Brungart (R), Dist #24, Salina |
[edit] External links
- Smoky Hills Public Television's website
- Smoky Hills Public Television's Down Home Country: Live In Branson website
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KOOD
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KSWK
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KDCK
- Query the FCC's TV station database for KWKS
- BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KOOD-TV
- BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KSWK-TV
- BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KDCK-TV
- BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KWKS-TV
[edit] References
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- Television stations in Kansas
- PBS member networks
- Television channels and stations established in 1982
- Channel 8 digital TV stations in the United States
- Channel 16 digital TV stations in the United States
- Channel 19 digital TV stations in the United States
- Channel 21 digital TV stations in the United States
- Channel 21 low-power TV stations in the United States
