Natick Pegasus FAQ?s

  
What channels is Natick Pegasus on?,

How do I submit notices for the Community Bulletin Board?

On what channels will my Community Bulletin Board noties appear?

Who can use the Community Bulletin Board?

Can I see Natick Pegasus programming outside of Natick?

How do I submit a video to air on Natick Pegasus?

Are there any restrictions as to what can air on Natick Pegasus?

How does Natick Pegasus handle copyrighted material?

What video formats will Natick Pegasus accept for playback?

Who can borrow equipment from Natick Pegasus?

Will Natick Pegasus make a commercial for me?

How can I get a commercial on Natick Pegasus?

What equipment does Natick Pegasus have to borrow?

What opportunities are there to volunteer at Natick Pegasus?

Can I get a copy of a program I watched on Natick Pegasus?

 
What channels is Natick Pegasus on?

Natick Pegasus programming is carried on three channels on Comcast, RCN and Verizon, the three channels are Public Access, Education Access and Government Access. On Comcast the channels are Public Access 9, Education Access 26 and Government Access 10. On RCN the channels are Public Access 3, Education Access 13 and Government Access 15. On Verizon the channels are Public Access  29, Education Access 30, and Government Access 28.


How do I submit notices for the Community Bulletin Board?

Submitting notices to the Community Bulletin Board is easy. You have three options

#1 Email your notices to the appropriate channel, Public Access, Education Access or Government Access.
#2 Fill in the form on our website Community Calendar and just follow the directions.
#3 Fax us your notices to 508.651.1285.

The Community Bulletin Board is updated by the end of each Friday. Notices submitted by fax may take more time to post and are not recommended. Please remember the basic information, Who, What, When and Where and How and please include a contact name and phone number. Also See who can use the community bulletin Board?


On what channels will my community bulletin board notice appear?

The Community Bulletin Board is up dated by the end of each Friday. Notices submitted by fax may take more time to post and are not recommended. Notes submitted by the general public and non-profits (clubs, houses of worship, etc.) will appear on the Access Channel. Notes involving Natick Schools or events related to education will appear on the Education Channel. Notes from the town or state or government related will appear on the Government Channel.


Who can use the Community Bulletin Board?

Any town, state or federal agency can use the board, also nonprofit organizations in the town of Natick.


Can I see Natick Pegasus programming outside of Natick or on satellite?

Unfortunately no; Natick Pegasus can only be seen in Natick and is only carried on Comcast, RCN and Verizon. However if you see a program we carry you may be able to request it to be aired in your community through your local access center.


How do I submit a video to air on Natick Pegasus?

Are there any restrictions to what can air on Natick Pegasus?

No, Natick Pegasus cannot censor programming. However we do have the right to control cablecast time and frequencies of airing. All videos must be submitted by Natick residents over the age of 18 or may be submitted through the office of the station manager. Natick Pegasus takes copyrights infringement seriously and will not air anything that uses other peoples work without their permission this includes music, video, pictures, graphics and artwork.


How does Natick Pegasus handle copyrighted material?

Natick Pegasus takes copyrights seriously and will not air anything that uses other peoples work without their permission this includes music, video, pictures graphics and artwork.


What video formats will Natick Pegasus except for playback?

Our preferred format is DV, MinDV, DVCAM or DVCPRO But we accept DVD, VHS, S-VHS and ¾? U-Matic. We only accept MinDV, VHS and S-VHS recorded in SP mode.


Who may borrow equipment from Natick Pegasus?

Any Natick resident with paid membership may borrow equipment. The equipment may only be used in conjunction with a program being created for Natick Pegasus. Natick Pegasus equipment may not be used for personal or commercial use. Town Employees may also use Natick Pegasus equipment for tasks related to their job. Natick Pegasus equipment may only be signed out by persons 18 years old or older.


Will Natick Pegasus make a commercial for me?

Due to our contract with the Town of Natick we cannot use our facilities or equipment for Commercial purposes.


How can I get a commercial on Natick Pegasus?


What equipment does Natick Pegasus have to borrow?


What opportunities are there to volunteer at Natick Pegasus?


Can I get a copy of a program I watched on Natick Pegasus?

Yes, copies of programs maybe purchased for a fee. It should be noted that Natick Pegasus does not archive the following. Selectmen Meetings, Finance Committee Meetings or School Committee Meetings.