TV Technical Issues
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Mon 5/06: very brief KQED DT9 OTA outage
(DT9.1, 9.2, 9.3) This morning we had a very brief outage of our over the air (OTA) coverage for KQED 9.1/9.2/9.3, which lasted apx 4 minutes. Most tuners will have found the channel again as soon as service was restored, but some may need to be rescanned for channel 9. This outage did not affect [...]
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA signal back on air
(DT54.1 through DT54.5) The Over the Air (OTA) signal from our KQEH transmitter on Monument Peak was restored at apx 6:35pm this evening. Most tuners should automatically find the signal, however some OTA viewers may need to do a rescan to restore reception.
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA planned overnight outage extended
Unexpected technical problems have been discovered at the KQEH transmitter site during planned maintenance overnight. KQED crews have identified the problem and are working to correct it as soon as possible. Please check back to this blog for status updates. Service to Comcast and other providers are uninterrupted.
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How to Travel The World for Free
This is the unbelievable attempt of award-winning comedian Michael Wigge to travel 25,000 miles from Europe to Antarctica, without any money. On his journey he immerses himself into fascinating subcultures, sleeps on the street with homeless people and nourishes himself with flowers. With the help of over 100 people Wigge manages to get free food, free accommodation and free transportation for his 150 days across 4 continents and 11 countries. This unusual travel diary combines adventure with humorous situations and insightful interviews on people's relationship with money.
How to Travel The World for Free Previous Broadcasts
Totally Exhausted (Episode #105)
KQED Life: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 -- 4:00 AM
After difficult times in Bolivia, Wigge travels to Chile without any money. From there, he hitchhikes to Buenos Aires in Argentina. But rather than dancing the Tango, he has to find food and a means to travel on. After a difficult journey through Tierra del Fuego, Wigge accepts the long-desired position on a ship to Antarctica. Will he finally reach Antarctica without any money?
No Dinero - Mucho Problemo (Episode #104)
KQED Life: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 -- 3:30 AM
The travel without money takes Wigge trough Costa Rica, Panama and Columbia, where living and traveling without money is particularly difficult. In Peru, he visits the Inca town of Machu Picchu free of charge as a load carrier. Now he suffers from a streak of bad luck. Will he have to cancel his journey?
Go West (Episode #103)
KQED Life: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Via route 66, Michael Wigge hitchhikes to the Grand Canyon and to Las Vegas, where he tries different approaches to earn food and transport. He meets millionaires, gamblers and tourists. After Los Angeles and San Francisco, Wigge lives in Hawaii with alternative lifestylers - all without money, of course.
Burger, Bike, & Boors (Episode #102)
KQED Life: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 -- 2:30 AM
Via route 66, Michael Wigge hitchhikes to the Grand Canyon and to Las Vegas, where he tries different approaches to earn food and transport. He meets millionaires, gamblers and tourists. After Los Angeles and San Francisco, Wigge lives in Hawaii with alternative lifestylers - all without money, of course.
Everything Is Different (Episode #101)
KQED Life: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 -- 2:00 AM
Michael Wigge sets off in Germany without any money. His travel companions along the way are socialists, freegans and the eccentric millionaire Harold. Working on a container ship, Wigge crosses the Atlantic Ocean free of charge. Will he make it to the New World without money?
Totally Exhausted (Episode #105)
KQED Life: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 -- 10:00 PM
After difficult times in Bolivia, Wigge travels to Chile without any money. From there, he hitchhikes to Buenos Aires in Argentina. But rather than dancing the Tango, he has to find food and a means to travel on. After a difficult journey through Tierra del Fuego, Wigge accepts the long-desired position on a ship to Antarctica. Will he finally reach Antarctica without any money?
No Dinero - Mucho Problemo (Episode #104)
KQED Life: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 -- 9:30 PM
The travel without money takes Wigge trough Costa Rica, Panama and Columbia, where living and traveling without money is particularly difficult. In Peru, he visits the Inca town of Machu Picchu free of charge as a load carrier. Now he suffers from a streak of bad luck. Will he have to cancel his journey?
Go West (Episode #103)
KQED Life: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
Via route 66, Michael Wigge hitchhikes to the Grand Canyon and to Las Vegas, where he tries different approaches to earn food and transport. He meets millionaires, gamblers and tourists. After Los Angeles and San Francisco, Wigge lives in Hawaii with alternative lifestylers - all without money, of course.
Burger, Bike, & Boors (Episode #102)
KQED Life: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 -- 8:30 PM
Via route 66, Michael Wigge hitchhikes to the Grand Canyon and to Las Vegas, where he tries different approaches to earn food and transport. He meets millionaires, gamblers and tourists. After Los Angeles and San Francisco, Wigge lives in Hawaii with alternative lifestylers - all without money, of course.
Everything Is Different (Episode #101)
KQED Life: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 -- 8:00 PM
Michael Wigge sets off in Germany without any money. His travel companions along the way are socialists, freegans and the eccentric millionaire Harold. Working on a container ship, Wigge crosses the Atlantic Ocean free of charge. Will he make it to the New World without money?
