Applicant Information

West Central Illinois Ed Telecom Corp
    Network Knowledge

application number: 05212
funds requested: $373,300
total project cost: $746,601
contact: Dr. Jerold Gruebel
address: 1475 East Plummer Boulevard
Chatham, Illinois 62629
phone: 2174837887
e-mail: jerry_gruebel@wmec.pbs.org

Network Knowledge (WMEC/WQEC/WSEC) seeks PTFP funding to replace its obsolete field production equipment and enhance its digital master control facility, including the capability to datacast. Also, funding is requested to establish a digital microwave link to enable program origination from the Center for the Arts in Springfield, Illinois to improve and enhance local coverage of the arts and the state legislature.

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