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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Chocolate Torte (Episode #1204H)
KQED 9: Sat, Mar 30, 2013 -- 11:30 AM
Host Christopher Kimball visits the Hotel Sacher Vienna to taste Sacher torte, and test cook Yvonne Ruperti shows him how to make foolproof Chocolate Torte at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of baking chocolate. And finally, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best nut choppers.
Repeat Broadcasts:
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Breakfast Standbys (Episode #1312H)
KQED Life: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 -- 6:30 PM
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Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Sat, Mar 30, 2013 -- 11:00 AM
- KQED 9: Sat, Mar 30, 2013 -- 11:00 AM
Shake and Bake Reinvented (Episode #1209H)
KQED 9: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 -- 1:30 PM
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KQED 9: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 -- 1:30 PM
Test cook Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets to perfect Poached Fish Fillets with Sherry-Tomato Vinaigrette. Then, science expert Guy Crosby explains the science of poaching in oil. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of oyster crackers. Then, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make foolproof Easy Salmon Cakes at home. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews oyster knives in the Equipment Corner.
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KQED 9: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 -- 1:30 PM
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Repeat Broadcasts:
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KQED Life: Fri, Mar 8, 2013 -- 6:30 PM
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Repeat Broadcasts:
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