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             ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Santa Maria Community Television?
Santa Maria Community Television (SMCTV) is a Public, Education and
Government (PEG) access television center offering community members, non-
profit organizations, educational institutions and local government agencies the
tools and training to produce their own programs for airing on local cable access
television in the City of Santa Maria and Northern Santa Barbara County. For an
in-depth explanation about the studio, channels, program content and other
details, we recommend that you read the station's Policies and Procedures (there
is a link on the homepage).

How do I get involved?
We welcome newcomers of all skill levels, whether you're new to making TV or
an experienced producer, or just want to volunteer and help others make shows.
Just give us a call at 925-9176 or 925-0951 ext. 501, or better yet, visit the
station. It's located at 910 S. Oakwood Drive, directly behind the Mussel Senior
Center which is on Park Avenue.

How do I place a program on SMCTV?
Programming placed on the Public channel (25) must originate with community
producers, non-profit organizations or community groups. Programming placed
on the Education channel (24) must originate with an educational institution or
entity, including education-oriented non-profit organizations and satellite
programming with educational content. Programming placed on the Government
channel (23) is limited to programming authorized by the City of Santa Maria.

Public access producers shall be required to meet with SMCTV staff to review
the proposed program and anticipated utilization of SMCTV equipment and
facilities, and shall complete and submit a Channel Use Agreement prior to
scheduling a program for cablecast. SMCTV staff shall provide limited guidance
and assistance, upon request, in developing program proposals and planning a
production. Members using SMCTV facilities, equipment, and playback services
do so with the intent of submitting non-commercial programming on a SMCTV
channel and not for private commercial gain.