Joshua Bell: Live From Lincoln Center

Fri, August 7, 2009

The performance of Joshua Bell and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra will be broadcast Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m on KAKM.

We erroneously published a schedule indicating the show would be aired this week.

We apologize for any confusion.

Please tune in on Wednesday, August 12 to see this amazing performance.

Public Broadcasting Stations Explore Statewide Transformation

Fri, July 24, 2009

Three of Alaska’s public broadcasters, including KTOO-Juneau, KUAC-Fairbanks and APTI-Anchorage (KSKA-FM, KAKM-TV and APRN) have been discussing emerging needs and pressures in public media and imaging better futures.

These wide-ranging discussions settled upon the view by late spring 2009 that nothing short of transformation is required for public broadcasting and its core values to survive and flourish in our communities in a transformed media environment.

This site presents what belongs in a new entity we propose to call Alaska Public Media.

This vision is distilled from dozens of hours of brainstorming and conversation, and is our shared proposal for how public media should evolve in our communities.

We invited you to visit: http://www.alaskapublicmedia.blogspot.com/ for additional details.

KAKM ENDS ANALOG BROADCASTS TONIGHT (June 12)

Thu, June 11, 2009

Are you ready for DTV?

For many viewers — those using cable or satellite TV services — no change will be needed, but for anyone viewing TV over the public airwaves (via antenna), you must make the switch to DTV if you want to continue to see TV in the future.

LOCAL WALK-IN CENTERS

These centers will be open until June 21 to answer questions and help with specific issues regarding your successful transition to DTV.

Northway Mall

3101 Penland Parkway

Anchorage, AK 99508

M-F: 12pm – 8pm Sat: 10pm – 6pm Sun: 12pm – 6pm

Anchorage 5th Avenue

320 West 5th Avenue, Suite 219

Anchorage, AK 99501

M-F: 12pm – 8pm Sat: 12pm – 8pm Sun: 11pm – 6pm

KAKM ENDING ANALOG SIGNAL JUNE 12, 2009

Fri, June 5, 2009

KAKM WILL end all analog TV broadcasts between midnight and 6 a.m. June 12.

Are you ready for DTV?

LOCAL WALK-IN CENTERS

These centers will be open until June 21 to answer questions and help with specific issues regarding your successful transition to DTV.

Northway Mall
3101 Penland Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99508
M-F: 12pm – 8pm
Sat: 10pm – 6pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm

Anchorage 5th Avenue
320 West 5th Avenue, Suite 219
Anchorage, AK 99501
M-F: 12pm – 8pm
Sat: 12pm – 8pm
Sun: 11pm – 6pm

Analog Service to Terminate June 12, 2009

Tue, April 7, 2009

If you are viewing TV over the public airwaves using an antenna, you must make the switch to DTV (digital TV) prior to June 12, 2009.

On that day, between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 6:00 a.m., KAKM Channel 7 will terminate its analog service.

This means that you either will have to use a converter box or a digital TV before June 12, 2009 if you want to continue receiving a TV signal.

DTV CONVERTER BOX COUPON PROGRAM
For a limited time, all U.S. households are eligible to request up to two free coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two digital-to-analog TV signal converter boxes. These boxes allow older analog TVs to receive the new DTV signals. Consumers can sign up for the coupons by calling 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) or visiting www.dtv2009.gov. As of February 2009, the converter box coupon program is undergoing several major changes. Visit www.dtv2009.gov for the latest information.

ONCE YOU HAVE MADE THE CONVERSION
Antenna - If you choose to use a converter, you will need to adjust your antenna to pick up a good reception. If you are not getting a clear signal or getting no signal at all, you may need a new VHF-UHF antenna. To learn more visit www.antennaweb.org or phone 1-888-CALL FCC. Antenna TV goes all digital on June 12 so get ready and tell a friend.

Rescanning – Remember to re-scan your converter box or digital TV set, especially after June 12, to get all your channels. Press menu on your remote and choose the channel scan function. By re-scanning, your TV set will find all the channels available in your area. Visit www.dtvanswers.com or phone 1-888-CALL FCC to learn more.

For Additional Information, call the Alaska Broadcasters Association at 866-353-7819, or please Contact us.

KAKM Home and Travel Auction–Something for Everyone

Mon, May 5, 2008

Whether it is for your home and garden or you next travel and adventure, you’ll find it at the KAKM Home and Travel Auction on KAKM Channel 7 Tuesday through Thursday nights, May 6-8 from 7 to 10:30 p.m.Viewers may bid on items by calling 550-8484 or 1-800-478-5256 during the broadcast.

KAKM Receives Major Rasmuson Foundation Grant

Thu, December 20, 2007

“For the Rights of All” Documentary tells the Extraordinary Civil Rights Story of Alaska Natives

The Rasmuson Foundation has awarded Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc. (APTI) a $100,000 grant for the production of “For the Rights of All.”

“For the Rights of All,” a one-hour documentary by local award-winning filmmaker Jeffry Silverman of Blueberry Productions, tells the story of how Alaska Natives won equal rights for all Alaskans through non-violent social change — overcoming prejudice, disadvantage and bigotry.